Alexander, OR
Chris Alexander, Hillsboro, OR US
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20120043451 | Security Bracket - The invention is a security bracket assembly for preventing theft of camera lenses from cameras that are on display at retail locations. The bracket assembly carries and partially receives the camera body. The assembly has a forward shield that prevents finger access to the lens release mechanism that allows detachment of the lens from the camera body. The forward shield may be removed from the assembly so that a camera lens can be swapped without disconnecting other security or power features associated with the camera display post. | 02-23-2012 |
Christopher Alexander, Hillsboro, OR US
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20120037783 | Adjustable Security Bracket - The invention is a security bracket for a retail display. The security bracket has guide pins extending laterally outwardly from each side of a base member. Sliding blocks are mounted to each pair of guide pins. The sliding block also carries a vertical arm that may be adjusted upwardly or downwardly. Adjustment of the sliding blocks relative to a hand-held allows the security bracket to be used for mounting hand-helds with different footprints to a retail display. | 02-16-2012 |
20130026322 | Rotational Mount For Hand-Held Electronics - The invention is a rotational mount for use in displaying hand-held consumer electronics in a retail environment. The rotational mount allows the hand-held to freely pivot in rotation on the display. The mount may automatically return to an initial orientation. | 01-31-2013 |
David R. Alexander, Ashland, OR US
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20090219397 | METHOD FOR DIGITAL PHOTO MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION - Digital images are captured on a digital camera, automatically formatted, and uploaded to a server for review and collaborative modifications. An on-line web gallery is automatically generated by the server whereby low resolution versions of the images are transferred to the server and appear in the gallery within seconds from capturing the images. Among other things, a viewer located remotely from a photographer can observe new images in the gallery in real time as they are captured, place a request for post-production modifications to selected images and download a high resolution version of selected images. | 09-03-2009 |
20090249212 | METHOD FOR DIGITAL PHOTO MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION - Digital images are captured on a digital camera, automatically formatted, and uploaded to a server for review and collaborative modifications. An on-line web gallery is automatically generated by the server whereby low resolution versions of the images are transferred to the server and appear in the gallery within seconds from capturing the images. Among other things, a viewer located remotely from a photographer can observe new images in the gallery in real time as they are captured, place a request for post-production modifications to selected images and download a high resolution version of selected images. | 10-01-2009 |
20090309981 | METHOD FOR DIGITAL PHOTO MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION - Digital images are captured on a digital camera, automatically formatted, and uploaded to a server for review and collaborative modifications. An on-line web gallery is automatically generated by the server whereby low resolution versions of the images are transferred to the server and appear in the gallery within seconds from capturing the images. Among other things, a viewer located remotely from a photographer can observe new images in the gallery in real time as they are captured, place a request for post-production modifications to selected images and download a high resolution version of selected images. | 12-17-2009 |
20100123796 | METHOD FOR DIGITAL PHOTO MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION - Digital images are captured on a digital camera, automatically formatted, and uploaded to a server for review and collaborative modifications. An on-line web gallery is automatically generated by the server whereby low resolution versions of the images are transferred to the server and appear in the gallery within seconds from capturing the images. Among other things, a viewer located remotely from a photographer can observe new images in the gallery in real time as they are captured, place a request for post-production modifications to selected images and download a high resolution version of selected images. | 05-20-2010 |
James Alexander, Hillsboro, OR US
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20160054775 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO ESTIMATE POWER PERFORMANCE OF A JOB THAT RUNS ON MULTIPLE NODES OF A DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEM - A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having stored thereon instructions executable by one or more processors to perform operations including: receiving a plurality of input parameters including (i) a workload type, (ii) a list of selected nodes belonging to a distributed computer system, and (iii) a list of frequencies; responsive to receiving the plurality of workload parameters, retrieving calibration data from a calibration database; generating a power estimate based on the plurality of workload parameters and the calibration data; and providing the power estimate to a resource manager is shown. Alternatively, the input parameters may include (i) a workload type, (ii) a list of selected nodes belonging to a distributed computer system, and (iii) an amount of available power, wherein the estimator may provide an estimation of the frequency at which the nodes should operate to utilize as much of the available power without exceeding the available power. | 02-25-2016 |
20160054781 | Methods and Apparatus to Manage Jobs that can and Cannot be Suspended When there is a Change in Power Allocation to a Distributed Computer System - A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing instructions executable by one or more processors of a distributed computer system to perform operations including determining whether a power consumed by the distributed computer system is greater than a power allocated to the distributed computer system, responsive to determining the power consumed by the distributed computer system is greater than the power allocated to the distributed computer system, determining whether all jobs being processed by the distributed computer system are processing at a lowest power state for each job, wherein a job includes one or more calculations performed by the one or more processors of the distributed computer system and responsive to determining all jobs being processed by the distributed computer system are processing at a lowest power state for each job, suspending a job having a lowest priority among all jobs being processed by the distributed computer system is shown. | 02-25-2016 |
20160054783 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO GENERATE AND USE POWER, THERMAL AND PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF NODES TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND REDUCING WAIT TIME FOR JOBS IN THE QUEUE - A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having stored thereon instructions, the instructions being executable by one or more processors to perform operations including: receiving, by a calibration module executed by the one or more processors, a calibration request including (i) a workload type, (ii) a list of compute nodes belonging to a distributed computer system, and (iii) one or more frequencies; responsive to identifying the workload type as a clustered workload type, instructing a plurality of compute nodes on the list of compute nodes to begin processing a workload of the workload type; and responsive to identifying the workload type as a clustered workload type, instructing a compute node on the list of compute nodes to begin processing the workload of the workload type is shown. | 02-25-2016 |
James Jimbo Alexander, Hillsboro, OR US
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20140195833 | ADAPTIVE LOW-POWER LINK-STATE ENTRY POLICY FOR ACTIVE INTERCONNECT LINK POWER MANAGEMENT - Methods and apparatus for implementing active interconnect link power management using an adaptive low-power link-state entry policy. The power state of an interconnect link or fabric is changed in response to applicable conditions determined by low-power link-state entry policy logic in view of runtime traffic on the interconnect link or fabric. The low-power link-state policy logic may be configured to include consideration of operating system input and Quality of Service (QoS) requirements for applications and devices employing the link or fabric, and device latency tolerance requirements. | 07-10-2014 |
James W. Alexander, Aloha, OR US
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20080244291 | Resource power controller - Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to systems, methods, and apparatuses for a resource power controller. In some embodiments, an integrated circuit includes a resource power controller to control whether a resource is in an up state or a down state. In some embodiments, the resource power controller heuristically estimates when to return the resource to an up state based, at least in part, on an estimate of a gap size. | 10-02-2008 |
20080320249 | FULLY BUFFERED DIMM READ DATA SUBSTITUTION FOR WRITE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - A memory controller uses a scheme to retire two entries from a replay queue due to a single non-error response. Advantageously, entries in a replay queue may be retired earlier than conventional systems, minimizing the size of the replay queue. | 12-25-2008 |
James W. (jimbo) Alexander, Hillsboro, OR US
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20160054774 | PROFILING A JOB POWER AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION FOR A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM - A process identifier for a job is collected. The job runs on a plurality of nodes. The job is identified using the process identifier. A node for the job is identified. An amount of power consumed by the node to run the job is determined. | 02-25-2016 |
20160054780 | POWER AWARE JOB SCHEDULER AND MANAGER FOR A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM - An indication of a mode for a job is received. An available power for the job is determined based on the mode. A first power for the job is allocated based on the available power. A first frequency for the job is determined based on the available power. The first power is adjusted based on the available power. | 02-25-2016 |
Jimbo Alexander, Aloha, OR US
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20100205503 | Enabling Idle States For A Component Associated With An Interconnect - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for receiving an information packet in a first port from an interconnect while an agent associated with the first port is in an idle low power state, transmitting a first signal from the first port along the interconnect to request re-transmission of the information packet, and sending a second signal from the first port to the agent to cause the agent to enter a fully active power state. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 08-12-2010 |
Jonathan Philip Alexander, Klamath, OR US
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20090001628 | System and method for making extruded, composite material - Systems and methods for making a material composition are disclosed. The method includes mixing a thermoset polymer, a petroleum distillate, a release agent, and a catalyst to form an admixture. A cellulosic material is mixed with the admixture to form a generally homogenous furnish. The system includes a mixing chamber, a feeding chamber, and a die. The die includes a pressing chamber, which has a volume formed by first and second platens. The platens are in facing opposition to one another and have a length extending continuously from an entrance to an exit of the die. The platens have a plurality of orifices and heating elements disposed along the length. The platens are disposed in first and second positions. The first position forms a first volume and the second position forms a second volume. | 01-01-2009 |
Jonathan Philip Alexander, Klamath Falls, OR US
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20090004315 | System and method for making extruded, composite material - Systems and methods for making a material composition are disclosed. The method includes mixing a thermoset polymer, a petroleum distillate, a release agent, and a catalyst to form an admixture. A cellulosic material is mixed with the admixture to form a generally homogenous furnish. The system includes a mixing chamber, a feeding chamber, and a die. The die includes a pressing chamber, which has a volume formed by first and second platens. The platens are in facing opposition to one another and have a length extending continuously from an entrance to an exit of the die. The platens have a plurality of orifices and heating elements disposed along the length. The platens are disposed in first and second positions. The first position forms a first volume and the second position forms a second volume. | 01-01-2009 |
Kathleen Alexander, Corvallis, OR US
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20130137783 | STORAGE OF INTERMITTENT RENEWABLE AS FUEL USING CARBON CONTAINING FEEDSTOCK - A method and system for converting intermittent renewable energy and renewable carbonaceous feedstock to non-intermittent renewable electrical and thermal energy, storing it as fuels and chemicals and using it to capture and re-use or dispose of CO | 05-30-2013 |
Ronald Mackenzie Alexander, Monmouth, OR US
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20140134999 | Ad Hoc Network Connection - Example disclosed herein relate to an ad hoc network connection. A first mobile device initiates a request for an ad hoc wireless local area network (WLAN) connection with a second mobile device via a cellular network. Location information of the second mobile device is received and a distance of the second mobile device to the first mobile device is determined from the location information. If the distance is within a threshold, the first mobile device and the second mobile device exchange WLAN parameters and the ad hoc WLAN connection is established using the WLAN parameters. | 05-15-2014 |
Samuel Wayne Alexander, Portland, OR US
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20100043062 | Methods and Systems for Management of Image-Based Password Accounts - The invention provides methods and systems for management of image-based password accounts. A password management account may be accessed by a user undergoing image-based authentication. The invention may allow a user to manage parameters relating to image-based authentication. The invention may also allow a user to manage authentication at one or more web site. | 02-18-2010 |
20110047606 | Method And System For Storing And Using A Plurality Of Passwords - A system and method for managing a plurality of a user's authentication elements. In a preferred embodiment a user initiates a webpage browser session at a user website access device and activates a password manager program. The user's identity is authenticated to an authentication server and allowed to access a secure database comprising a plurality of website authentication elements. Thereafter, the user accesses a first secure website and the program determines the presence of a user authentication data field. When a user authentication data field is present the program instructs the authentication server to automatically transmit at least one of the authentication elements specific to the authentication data field of the first secure website to authenticate the user to the first website. | 02-24-2011 |
20110202982 | Methods And Systems For Management Of Image-Based Password Accounts - The invention provides methods and systems for management of image-based password accounts. A password management account may be accessed by a user undergoing image-based authentication. The invention may allow a user to manage parameters relating to image-based authentication. The invention may also allow a user to manage authentication at one or more web site. | 08-18-2011 |
Thomas Alexander, Mulino, OR US
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20090094492 | CHANNEL IMPAIRMENT EMULATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide improved communication system test techniques. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a wireless device test system is disclosed having a channel emulator for multipath and/or MIMO applications to allow the testing of wireless devices (e.g., WLAN devices) in a cabled environment. | 04-09-2009 |
20140254647 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING PROTOCOL INFORMATION TO TRIGGER WAVEFORM ANALYSIS - Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide communication test systems for the testing of packet data communication devices, systems and networks. According to one aspect of the subject matter described herein, a test system containing an integrated traffic, protocol and waveform analyzer is disclosed that includes a traffic generator/analyzer and a protocol engine that triggers a waveform analyzer to analyze the signal waveform of a device under test at a predetermined point. Such a test system may offer improved capabilities such as a more selective and accurate measurement of complex signal waveforms, more automated measurements of waveforms pertaining to wireless communication data streams, and more rapid identification and measurement of waveforms corresponding to errored packets. | 09-11-2014 |
20150092824 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BEAMFORMING MEASUREMENTS - Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide communication test systems for the testing of multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) radio frequency wireless data communication devices, systems and networks, including Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) devices and systems. In accordance with one or more embodiments, a test system containing an integrated MIMO signal analyzer is disclosed that includes a protocol engine operative in conjunction with a waveform generator and waveform analyzer that analyzes the signal waveform of a device under test. Such a test system may offer improved capabilities such as a simpler and more flexible measurement of complex MIMO signal waveforms, more automated measurements of MIMO waveforms including beamforming functions, and more accurate measurement of the efficiency of MIMO related functions such as channel estimation, transmit precoding and beamforming. | 04-02-2015 |
20150110231 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS CLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION - Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide improved clock synchronization between wireless data communication transmitters and receivers, including Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) communication systems. In accordance with one or more embodiments, a clock synchronization system is disclosed that includes an adaptive threshold function operative in conjunction with a synchronizer that adjusts the frequency and phase of a receive clock oscillator. Such a synchronization system may offer improved capabilities such as resistance to radio frequency (RF) channel impairments and noise, rejection of mis-decoded clock synchronization signals, and handling of multiple transmitters. | 04-23-2015 |
20150124911 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED WIRELESS CHANNEL ESTIMATION - Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide improved channel estimation in a wireless data communication system, including but not limited to Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) communication systems. In accordance with one or more embodiments and aspects thereof, a channel estimation system is disclosed that regenerates a representation of the original transmitted signal from the received digital bitstream and selectively applies it to refine and improve channel estimation and signal equalization calculations using the data symbols contained within received frames. Such a system may offer improved capabilities such as more accurate signal reception, reduced bit error ratio, and improved Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) reception. | 05-07-2015 |
20150372842 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED WIRELESS CHANNEL ESTIMATION - Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide improved channel estimation in a wireless data communication system, including but not limited to Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) communication systems. In accordance with one or more embodiments and aspects thereof, a channel estimation system is disclosed that utilizes data payload portions of received wireless packets to calculate estimates of the radio frequency (RF) channel traversed by these packets, and iteratively refines and improves these estimates by selectively utilizing successive received packets according to the application of certain metrics. Such a system may offer improved capabilities such as: more accurate signal reception, reduced bit error ratio, and better reception of short data packets. | 12-24-2015 |
William Alexander, Portland, OR US
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20090118784 | PRE-MOLDED HEADER WITH UNIVERSAL TIP-TO-TIP FEEDTHRU ADAPTOR - In fabricating a header assembly of an implantable medical device, one end of a bore contact wire attached to a connector block is keyed with one guiding channel at an upper region of a feedthru adapter and through the adapter to its undersurface. An opposite end is bent into conformance with an orientation channel on the adaptor undersurface. A tip end of a feedthru wire connected to electronic circuitry of the medical device and projecting out of a casing mounting surface is bent for alignment with the orientation channel so end portions of the feedthru wire and bore contact wire are in end to end engagement, then welded together. A plastic header is molded to encapsulate the adapter, connector block, and bore contact wire and, when solidified, has an undersurface for engagement on the casing and an elongated receptacle aligned with a connector block bore to receive the lead. | 05-07-2009 |
William Alexander, Tualatin, OR US
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20110015694 | PREFABRICATED HEADER FOR HERMETICALLY SEALED DEVICE - A prefabricated header assembly is hermetically welded to a housing of a device. The header assembly includes a metal base and a circuit embedded in an encapsulating material. The metal base includes a hermetically sealed feedthrough for providing an electrical connection between one or more components located in the housing and the circuit of the header assembly. During assembly, the metal base is placed over an aperture defined in the housing such that the metal base may be welded to the housing to complete the hermetic sealing of the device. In some implementations the header assembly also includes a battery assembly. | 01-20-2011 |