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Adam Kell, Palo Alto, CA US
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20140026933 | THERMOELECTRIC APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM A THERMAL ENERGY SOURCE - Apparatuses for converting heat energy into electrical energy are described. An example apparatus may include a thermoelectric generator (TEG) device and a heat sink component. The heat sink component can include a heat sink reservoir adapted for holding a heat transfer medium (e.g., a liquid). The TEG device includes a TEG module having a hot surface and a cold surface, the hot surface adapted to receive heat from the heat source. The TEG device may be coupled to the heat sink component in any suitable manner to reduce thermal resistance between the heat sink component and the cold surface of the TEG module. The heat sink component may be joined to the TEG device such that the heat sink liquid contacts the cold surface of the TEG module. The apparatus may further include a thermally-conductive member (TCM), which may be configured to transport heat to the TEG module. | 01-30-2014 |
Adam Kell, Orinda, CA US
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20120168091 | Method and Apparatus for Forming a Thin Lamina - A method for producing a lamina from a donor body includes implanting the donor body with an ion dosage and separably contacting the donor body with a susceptor assembly, where the donor body and the susceptor assembly are in direct contact. A lamina is exfoliated from the donor body, and a deforming force is applied to the lamina or to the donor body to separate the lamina from the donor body. | 07-05-2012 |
20120171809 | Method and Apparatus for Forming a Thin Lamina - A method for producing a lamina from a donor body includes implanting the donor body with an ion dosage and heating the donor body to an implant temperature during implanting. The donor body is separably contacted with a susceptor assembly, where the donor body and the susceptor assembly are in direct contact. A lamina is exfoliated from the donor body by applying a thermal profile to the donor body. Implantation and exfoliation conditions may be adjusted in order to maximize the defect-free area of the lamina. | 07-05-2012 |
Anthony Kell, Fort Worth, TX US
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20140324657 | CROSS BORDER COMPETENCIES TOOL - According to one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a memory, a network interface, and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and to the network interface. The memory may store information associated with a previous loan. The network interface may receive a request associated with a loan. The processor may determine, based at least in part upon the information, that the previous loan is related to the loan, and predict, in response to the determination that the previous loan is related to the loan, information associated with the loan based at least in part upon the stored information associated with the previous loan. The network interface may further communicate a message indicating the predicted information. | 10-30-2014 |
20140324670 | CROSS BORDER COMPETENCIES TOOL - According to one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a memory, a network interface, and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and to the network interface. The memory may store at least one location-based rule, and store a template. The network interface may receive a message indicating a location associated with a loan. The processor may determine, based at least in part upon the location, at least one location-based rule, and modify the template based at least in part upon the at least one location-based rule to form a second template. The network interface may further communicate a second message comprising the second template in order to provide information associated with the loan. | 10-30-2014 |
20140324671 | Cross Border Competencies Tool - According to one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a memory, a network interface, and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and the network interface. The memory may store contact information associated with a plurality of lenders. The network interface may receive a request for a loan, wherein a portion of the loan is to be funded by a first lender, and receive a second request indicating a second lender selected from the plurality of lenders. The processor may determine an offer for a second portion of the loan to be funded by the second lender. The network interface may further communicate the offer based at least in part upon the contact information associated with the second lender. The second portion may not funded by the first lender. | 10-30-2014 |
20140324672 | CROSS BORDER COMPETENCIES TOOL - According to one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a memory, a network interface, and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and the network interface. The memory may store information associated with a loan, the information comprising a first date on which the information was generated and a plurality of previous dates associated with a previous loan. The processor may determine, based at least in part upon the first date and the plurality of previous dates, a second date on which the loan is estimated to close, and determine, based at least in part upon the first date and the plurality of previous dates, a third date on which a task associated with the loan should be completed in order for the loan to close by the second date. The network interface may communicate a message indicating the first date, the second date, the third date, and the task. | 10-30-2014 |
20140324673 | Cross Border Competencies Tool - According to one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a memory, a network interface, and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and to the network interface. The memory may store information associated with a first loan, the information comprising a competitor product selected to fund the first loan. The network interface may receive a request associated with a second loan. The processor may determine that the first loan is similar to the second loan. The network interface may further communicate, in response to the processor determining that the first loan is similar to the second loan, a message indicating that the competitor product should be offered to fund the second loan. | 10-30-2014 |
20140324715 | CROSS BORDER COMPETENCIES TOOL - According to one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a memory, a network interface, and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and to the network interface. The memory may store a regulation subscription associated with a loan regulation and a tax subscription associated with a tax regulation. The network interface may receive a regulation feed and a tax feed. The processor may determine, based at least in part upon the regulation feed and the tax feed, that at least one of the loan regulation and the tax regulation has changed. The network interface may further communicate, in response to the determination that at least one of the loan regulation and tax regulation has changed and based at least in part upon at least one of the regulation subscription and the tax subscription, a message indicating that at least one of the loan regulation and the tax regulation has changed. | 10-30-2014 |
20150066724 | CROSS BORDER COMPETENCIES TOOL - According to one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a memory, a network interface, and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and to the network interface. The memory may store a name of a foreign country where a previous loan occurred. The network interface may receive a request for a currency exchange rate for a loan in the foreign country. The processor may determine that the previous loan occurred in the foreign country. The processor may determine a competitor for the requested loan and an employee available to service the requested loan. The processor may determine a currency exchange rate for the previous loan and the currency exchange rate for the requested loan. The network interface may communicate a message indicating the currency exchange rate for the requested loan. The currency exchange rate for the requested loan is used to determine whether to apply for the requested loan. | 03-05-2015 |
Brad Kell, Pembroke, MA US
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20110223451 | METAL ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR FLOW BATTERIES - A flow battery electrode assembly with a first impermeable, substantially metal electrode, a second permeable, substantially metal electrode and at least one electrically conductive spacer. The electrically conductive spacer connects the first impermeable, substantially metal electrode and the second permeable, substantially metal electrode such that the first impermeable, substantially metal electrode and the second permeable, substantially metal electrode are spaced apart from each other by an electrolyte flow path. | 09-15-2011 |
20120058370 | Flow Battery With Radial Electrolyte Distribution - An electrochemical flow cell includes a permeable electrode, an impermeable electrode located adjacent to and spaced apart from the permeable electrode and a reaction zone electrolyte flow channel located between a first side of the permeable electrode and a first side of the impermeable electrode. The electrochemical flow cell also includes at least one electrolyte flow channel located adjacent to a second side of the permeable electrode, at least one central electrolyte flow conduit extending through a central portion of the permeable electrode and through a central portion of the impermeable electrode and at least one peripheral electrolyte flow inlet/outlet located in a peripheral portion of the electrochemical cell above or below the permeable electrode. | 03-08-2012 |
20120282501 | Metal Electrode Assembly for Flow Batteries - A flow battery electrode assembly including a first impermeable, substantially metal electrode consisting essentially of a metal and a second permeable electrode. The assembly also includes at least one electrically conductive spacer connecting the first impermeable, substantially metal electrode and the second permeable electrode such that the first impermeable, substantially metal electrode and the second permeable electrode are spaced apart from each other by an electrolyte flow path. At least one electrically conductive spacer includes a plurality of electrically conductive spacers which mechanically and electrically connect adjacent first impermeable, substantially metal and second permeable electrodes. | 11-08-2012 |
20130252041 | Electrode for High Performance Metal Halogen Flow Battery - A porous electrode for a flow battery includes a first layer and a second layer. The first layer has at least one of a different catalytic property or a different permeability than the second layer. | 09-26-2013 |
20130252044 | Electrode for High Performance Metal Halogen Flow Battery - A porous electrode for a flow battery includes a first layer having a first average pore size and a second layer having a second average pore size, wherein the second pore size is smaller than the first pore size. | 09-26-2013 |
Bradley Kell, Pembroke, MA US
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20140287335 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHUNT CURRENT AND MECHANICAL LOSS MITIGATION IN ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for shunt current and mechanical loss mitigation in electrochemical systems include a conduit providing at least a portion of an electrically conductive pathway between the first and second electrochemical cells, wherein the conduit includes at least one shunt current suppression device configured as a loop, and/or a connector assembly for maintaining first and second connecting portions in adjacent positioning. | 09-25-2014 |
20140349161 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHUNT CURRENT AND MECHANICAL LOSS MITIGATION IN ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for shunt current and mechanical loss mitigation in electrochemical systems include a conduit providing at least a portion of an electrically conductive pathway between the first and second electrochemical cells, wherein the conduit includes at least one shunt current suppression device configured as a loop, and/or a connector assembly for maintaining first and second connecting portions in adjacent positioning. | 11-27-2014 |
Bradley S. Kell, Pembroke, MA US
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20100025285 | MODULAR STORAGE CONTAINER - A modular storage container adapted to hold cosmetics or other small items in a stylish and sleek way is provided. The modular storage container can include a base unit having a first side and a second side, one of a mirror and magnifying device being arranged on the first side of the base unit, an illumination assembly for illuminating the mirror, and a removable cover. The removable cover can be adapted to secure to the first side of the base unit and to protect one of the mirror and magnifying device in a first secured position of the cover. The second side of the base unit is capable of being secured to one or more of a plurality of modular storage units in a stacked relationship. The second side of the base unit can be capable of being secured to the cover in a second secured position of the cover. The first side of the base unit can be adapted to secure to a first end of the cover and the second side of the base unit can be adapted to secure to a second end of the cover. | 02-04-2010 |
Brian P. Kell, Metamora, MI US
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20150157069 | Patient Gown - A patient gown includes a front portion, a rear portion, a first sleeve and a second sleeve. At least one of the first sleeve and the second sleeve have a plurality of fixation devices removably fixing the front portion to the rear portion. The plurality of fixation devices are located along a top border of the front portion and a top border of the rear portion. The gown further includes a plurality of indicia. Each indicia surrounds a different one of the plurality of fixation devices and correlates to an indicia on a mating one of the plurality of fixation devices to distinguish a first pair of the fixation devices from a second pair of the fixation devices. | 06-11-2015 |
Edward T. Kell, Wallingford, CT US
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20090083050 | COMPILATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DATA FOR AIRCRAFT FLEET MANAGEMENT - A fleet management service receives HUMS data from a multitude of operators, compiles the HUMS data, and communicates fleet management data to each of the multiple of operators as compared to a fleet of that aircraft type. The fleet management service provides an executive level summary of each operator's aircraft, maintenance and supply chain performance, with analysis of this performance compared to the fleet of that aircraft type. | 03-26-2009 |
20100042283 | AIRCRAFT INTEGRATED SUPPORT SYSTEM (ISS) - An aircraft integrated support system (ISS) downloads Integrated Vehicle Health Management System (IVHMS) data from an aircraft, processes the downloaded data to infer a status of aircraft systems and displays maintenance information via an Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM). The ISS integrates a maintenance and support environment to bind the information flow among the various aircraft and logistics networks for a fully integrated systemic approach which optimizes aircraft operation, maintenance, and support through data collection and analysis to maximize aircraft readiness. | 02-18-2010 |
Jessica Joy Kell, Chesapeake, VA US
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20090070938 | Dynamic infant head support - A dynamic infant head support for preventing, or correcting, the abnormal shape of a head of an infant, and a method of using the support for treating deformational plagiocephaly. The support is an oval-shaped pillow, with a central opening to receive the head of the infant to be treated. Spaced barriers divide the interior of the pillow into a plurality of compartments. A ring-like manifold passes through the interior of the pillow and communicates with each compartment. A plurality of valves is operatively associated with the manifold; one valve is located in each compartment. The valves allow fluid, such as pressurized air, in the manifold, to inflate individual compartments. The manifold is pressurized by a pump, at a remote location; a heater warms the pressurized air. A remote controller is connected to the valves by electrical leads. The controller governs the sequence of operation of the valves, and regulates the duration of time that each valve is open. The controller may be programmed, to inflate or expand the compartments in the pillow, to gently lift, and mildly turn, the head of the infant positioned thereon, thus combating the abnormal shape or deformation. | 03-19-2009 |
John Alexander Kell, Decatur, GA US
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20140108239 | FACILITATING PRESENTATION OF CONTENT RELATING TO A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION - Systems, methods and computer-readable media for facilitating the presentation of content associated with a financial transaction are disclosed. The content may be identified by a requestor or a party to the financial transaction on whose behalf a request associated with the financial transaction is received. A content location identifier that identifies a location where the content is stored may be identified or generated and may be included in or otherwise provided in association with a debit or credit instruction. The content location identifier may be presented by a user interface associated with a financial institution in conjunction with other transaction information and may facilitate access to the content and presentation of the content to a user. | 04-17-2014 |
Joseph Kell, Dayton, OH US
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20120091000 | ELECTROLYTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILTERING AN AQUEOUS PARTICULATE SUSPENSION - An electrolytic filtration method and apparatus for the concentration and collection of suspended particulates from aqueous solutions is disclosed. The electrolytic cell contains at least an anode and a cathode, and in one embodiment contains a plurality of anodes and cathodes. The electrolytic cell also contains a filter, and in one embodiment the filter is a moving belt filter. While not bound by theory, the electrolytic filtration method and apparatus is based on the electrophoretic movement of algae particles suspended in an aqueous solution away from the filter under the influence of an electric field. In one embodiment the electric field is a pulsed waveform with unidirectional voltage or current pulses. In another embodiment, the electric field is a pulsed waveform with bidirectional voltage or current pulses. | 04-19-2012 |
20120091002 | ELECTROLYTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONCENTRATING AN AQUEOUS PARTICULATE SUSPENSON - An electrolytic method and apparatus for the concentration and collection of suspended particulates from solutions is disclosed. In one embodiment, the solution is an aqueous solution and the suspended particles are algae particles. The electrolytic cell contains at least an anode and a cathode, and in one embodiment contains a plurality of anodes and cathodes. While not bound by theory, the electrolytic method and apparatus is based on the electrophoretic movement of algae particles suspended in an aqueous solution under the influence of an electric field. In one embodiment the electric field is a pulsed wavefrom with unidirectional voltage or current pulses. In another embodiment, the electric field is a pulsed waveform with bidirectional voltage or current pulses. | 04-19-2012 |
Karsten Kell, Mundelein, IL US
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20120029683 | ROBOTIC PICKING LINE FOR SERIALIZED PRODUCTS - Various embodiments are directed to a system for managing an inventory comprising serialized products. A computer system may receive from an intake sensor a first tray identifier describing a first tray present on an intake transport system. The computer system may also associate the first tray identifier with a first serial identifier of a first product unit present on a product transport system and instructing the product transport system, by the computer system, to transport the first product unit to the first tray. Additionally, the computer system may instruct a robot to place the first tray containing the first product unit at a first bin selected from a plurality of robot-accessible bins. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029685 | FULFILLING ORDERS FOR SERIALIZED PRODUCTS - Various embodiments are directed to a method for fulfilling orders from an inventory comprising serialized products. For example, a computer system may receive an order and derive from the order a plurality of products, a unit quantity for each of the plurality of products, and a serial identifier referencing a first product unit of at least one of the plurality of products. At least one of the plurality of products may be a non-reserved product. Also, the computer system may determine a first bin selected from a plurality of non-reserved product bins that is associated with product units of the non-reserved product and generate a pick instruction specifying the first bin and the unit quantity of the non-reserved product specified by the order. The computer system may also instruct a robot to retrieve the first product unit from one of the plurality of robot accessible bins. The robot may be programmed to load product units to the plurality of robot-accessible bins and retrieve product units from the plurality of robot-accessible bins. | 02-02-2012 |
20120030070 | MANAGING AN INVENTORY COMPRISING SERIALIZED PRODUCTS - Various embodiments are directed to a system for managing an inventory comprising serialized products. A robot may be instructed to load a plurality of serialized product units to a plurality of robot-accessible bins such that each of the plurality of robot-accessible bins comprises no more than one serialized product unit. A computer system may receive from a requesting system, an order specifying a serialized product. The computer system may also receive from a data storage system a serial identifier associated with a first unit of the serialized product that is present at one of the plurality of robot-accessible bins and is indicated at the data storage system as being available. The computer system may also write to the data storage system an indication that the first unit is reserved, and transmit to the requesting system a message comprising an indication of the order and an indication of the serial identifier. | 02-02-2012 |
20140358277 | FULFILLING ORDERS FOR SERIALIZED PRODUCTS - Various embodiments are directed to a method for fulfilling orders from an inventory comprising serialized products. For example, a computer system may receive an order and derive from the order a plurality of products, a unit quantity for each of the plurality of products, and a serial identifier referencing a first product unit of at least one of the plurality of products. At least one of the plurality of products may be a non-reserved product. Also, the computer system may determine a first bin selected from a plurality of non-reserved product bins that is associated with product units of the non-reserved product and generate a pick instruction specifying the first bin and the unit quantity of the non-reserved product specified by the order. The computer system may also instruct a robot to retrieve the first product unit from one of the plurality of robot accessible bins. The robot may be programmed to load product units to the plurality of robot-accessible bins and retrieve product units from the plurality of robot-accessible bins. | 12-04-2014 |
Randy Kell, Raymondville, MO US
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20100300373 | Livestock Trailer Corral Assembly - A removable corral assembly for use in a livestock trailer which includes a plurality of interlocking livestock panels. The panels are in a substantial U-shape so when they are installed in the livestock trailer a left aisle and right aisle are formed with a middle or center aisle which is segregated. The worker stands in the center aisle and is protected from livestock being worked in the left and right aisles. A catch gate or squeeze chute may be associated with the corral assembly and positioned near the rear opening of the trailer in either the left or right aisle. Rollers, wheels or similar mechanisms are fastened to the panel assembly so that the corral can easily be rolled in to and out of a livestock trailer. Varying panel sizes may be used to adjust the overall dimensions of the corral assembly for installation in trailers having varying sizes. | 12-02-2010 |
Roy Kell, Sugar Grove, IL US
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20110029169 | CONTROLLER AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING A PERSONAL ELECTRIC MOTORIZED VEHICLE BASED ON A WEIGHT OF AN OPERATOR - A personal electric motorized vehicle, a controller for controlling operation of the vehicle, and methods of controlling the vehicle are provided. The vehicle may include a weight determination device for determining a weight of an operator and a controller for controlling operation of the vehicle based on the weight of the operator. A method of controlling the vehicle may include determining a weight of an operator, communicating the weight to a controller, and controlling operation of the vehicle with the controller based on the weight of the operator. | 02-03-2011 |
Scott Kell, Still River, MA US
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20110205087 | Gen II meter system - Apparatus for controlling and monitoring vehicle parking meter systems wherein a plurality of programmable single space parking meters enable the resetting of time upon a vehicle departure and the occurrence of any other operational parameter; multiple low power microprocessors for monitoring and initiating changes in the logic for all the devices monitoring the parking meter spaces; a plurality of specialized microprocessors for monitoring the system to assure reliable operation thereof; a master operational microprocessor connected to each of the additional low power microprocessors for monitoring of and control of any changes in the logic to establish new operating parameters for the low power microprocessors; a centralized operational controller accessible to parking personnel to monitor and control the space monitoring units from a remote location; a pass-through radio frequency communication device for passing messages from the centralized operational controller to and from each space monitoring unit by way of the internet; and a power supply comprising a rechargeable battery receiving a charge from any combination of high energy density-low current battery and/or a solar panel mounted onto the power supply. | 08-25-2011 |
Scott D. Kell, Chicago, IL US
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20120314701 | System and Method of Providing Communication Service Using a Private Packet Network Backbone Exchange - Systems and methods for providing communication service using a private packet network backbone exchange (PPNBE) are disclosed. The private packet network backbone exchange may include a logical call control entity, a logical routing database, one or more PPNBE gateways, and a private packet network. The PPNBE may provide “one-hop” call connection between a call-originating entity and a call-terminating entity without traversal of any other exchanges. The PPNBE may simultaneously support both one-hop local and long distance calls. The PPNBE architecture is easily scalable and incorporated into existing communication networks for on-net and off-net service. Methods and systems for providing access tandem communication service using a PPNBE are also disclosed. | 12-13-2012 |
20120320907 | Systems and Methods of Providing Multi-Homed Tandem Access - Systems and methods for providing multi-homed tandem access in a communication system are disclosed. The disclosure may include a private packet network backbone exchange (PPNBE) in connection with a set of access tandems and with a call destination such as an end-user or a communications service. A set of LRNs may be homed across the set of access tandems, with each of the set of LRNs mapped to one or more TNs corresponding to the call destination. An originating party may use any of the TNs to reach the call destination. A plurality of originating calls each including one of the TNs may be received at the PPNBE from any of the access tandems and routed to the call destination. Thus, the present disclosure provides greater call capacity than available access tandem architectures as well as optimizes a maximum number of call paths to a particular call destination. | 12-20-2012 |
20130177014 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MITIGATING PHANTOM CALL TRAFFIC - Systems and methods for mitigating phantom call traffic in a communication system are disclosed. A call may be received at a communications exchange. A jurisdiction of the call may be determined in real-time, and egress signaling information and a route of the call to a terminating local exchange may be determined based on the jurisdiction. At least a portion of the egress signaling information may be provided to the terminating exchange in call signaling and/or in call detail billing records so that the terminating exchange is enabled to correctly charge for call termination. | 07-11-2013 |
Steve Kell, Keswick, VA US
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20080275314 | System and Process for Non-Invasive Collection and Analysis of Physiological Signals - A system and method for detecting, monitoring and analyzing physiological characteristics. Signals from a subject are acquired from a suite of sensors, such as temperature, carbon dioxide, humidity, light, movement, electromagnetic and vibration sensors, in a passive, non-invasive manner. The signals are processed and physiological characteristics are isolated for analysis. The system and method are to analyze sleep patterns, as well as to prevent bed sores or detect conditions such as illness, restless leg syndrome, periodic leg movement, sleep walking, or sleep apnea. However, numerous other applications of the invention are also disclosed. | 11-06-2008 |
20110087113 | System and Process For Non-Invasive Collection and Analysis of Physiological Signals - A system and method for detecting, monitoring and analyzing physiological characteristics. Signals from a subject are acquired from a suite of sensors, such as temperature, carbon dioxide, humidity, light, movement, electromagnetic and vibration sensors, in a passive, non-invasive manner. The signals are processed and physiological characteristics are isolated for analysis. The system and method are to analyze sleep patterns, as well as to prevent bed sores or detect conditions such as illness, restless leg syndrome, periodic leg movement, sleep walking, or sleep apnea. However, numerous other applications of the invention are also disclosed. | 04-14-2011 |
Steven R. Kell, El Dorado Hills, CA US
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20110200305 | LOW BANDWIDTH TELEVISION - The present invention is concerned with client-side production in a personal computer environment of low bandwidth images and audio. A series of low bandwidth still images along with a “script” and audio data is sent over a network in a client/server architecture or is read from a compact disk or other memory. A “director” module residing in a client personal computer uses the “script” to tell the computer how to execute a sequence of “moves” on the still images. These moves include cuts, dissolves, fades, wipes, focuses, flying planes and digital video effects such as push and pull. Moves within a still image occur in real time, and are relatively smooth and continuous as compared to prior art network video. Low bandwidth is achieved because most of the production is done at the client location without relying upon slow, bandwidth-limited downloading of conventional network video formats. | 08-18-2011 |
Steven W. Kell, Keswick, VA US
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20110190667 | Method and System for the Derivation of Human Gait Characteristics and Detecting Falls Passively from Floor Vibrations - The gait monitor system and method provides various basic gait parameters including step count, cadence, and step duration, in addition to its ability to distinguish between normal, limping and shuffling gait modes, as well as determine falls. Moreover, this gait monitor may be provided with additional sensors, e.g. beam break at the beginning and end of a corridor to estimate average walking velocity (with the distance between the beams known or determined); this enables the calculation of additional gait characteristics such as average step length and average stride length. These parameters can additionally be used to detect various gait anomalies and other diagnostic information. | 08-04-2011 |
20150080767 | System and Method for the Inference of Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Automatically - A method and related system to, among other things, automatically infer answers to all of the ADL questions and the first four questions of the IADL in the home. The inference methods detect the relevant activities unobtrusively, continuously, accurately, objectively, quantifiably and without relying on the patient's own memory (which may be fading due to aging or an existing health condition, such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)) or on a caregiver's subjective report. The methods rely on the judicious placement of a number of sensors in the subject's place of residence, including motion detection sensors in every room, the decomposition of each relevant activity into the sub-tasks involved, identification of additional sensors required to detect the relevant sub-tasks and spatial-temporal conditions between the signals of sensors to formulate the rules that will detect the occurrence of the specific activities of interest. | 03-19-2015 |