Murphy, FL
Charles Murphy, Sarasota, FL US
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20130326213 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF CONTEXT-AWARE COVER MESSAGE - One embodiment provides a system that facilitates secure communication between a sending device and a receiving device. During operation, the system first transmits an encrypted message to a secure message server, wherein the encrypted message is addressed to the receiving device. The system then generates a cover message which indicates that the encrypted message is available for the receiving device. The system then transmits a digest of the cover message to a cover message server and makes the cover message available for the receiving device, thereby allowing the receiving device to confirm with the cover message server whether the cover message indicates availability of the encrypted message for the receiving device, and allowing the receiving device to obtain the encrypted message from the secure message server. | 12-05-2013 |
20130326221 | Confidential Message Exchange Using Benign, Context-Aware Cover Message Generation - Systems and methods are disclosed permitting a sender to send a secret and secure message to a recipient. An application on a sender device interfaces with known message generating tools to permit a user to generate a message. The local application encrypts the message (and optional attachments) based on public/private key pairing negotiated with the server given the recipient device id. The sender device transmits the cipher text to the server. The server generates a benign, text-based, context-appropriate message and delivers same to a recipient device by way of a known messaging service. The benign message provides a secret clue to the recipient that an encrypted message is available. Recipient may then access and decrypt the encrypted message, such as from the server in response to a successful challenge (e.g., password request). | 12-05-2013 |
20140304508 | CONFIDENTIAL MESSAGE EXCHANGE USING BENIGN, CONTEXT-AWARE COVER MESSAGE GENERATION - Systems and methods are disclosed permitting a sender to send a secret and secure message to a recipient. An application on a sender device interfaces with known message generating tools to permit a user to generate a message. The local application encrypts the message (and optional attachments) based on public/private key pairing negotiated with the server given the recipient device id. The sender device transmits the cipher text to the server. The server generates a benign, text-based, context-appropriate message and delivers same to a recipient device by way of a known messaging service. The benign message provides a secret clue to the recipient that an encrypted message is available. Recipient may then access and decrypt the encrypted message, such as from the server in response to a successful challenge (e.g., password request). | 10-09-2014 |
20150156177 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF CONTEXT-AWARE COVER MESSAGE - One embodiment provides a system that facilitates secure communication between a sending device and a receiving device. During operation, the system receives, at the receiving device, a benign message sent over a communication channel from the sending device. Next, the system computes a digest from the benign message by hashing the benign message. The system then queries a cover message server with the computed digest to determine whether the benign message indicates that an encrypted message is available at a secure message server. Subsequently, the system obtains the encrypted message from the secure message server, responsive to determining that the benign message indicates that the encrypted message is available at the secure message server. | 06-04-2015 |
Charles Edmund Murphy, Sarasota, FL US
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20080303346 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A power supply apparatus is disclosed herein. The power supply apparatus includes a power output, a first power source selectively connectable to the power output, and a second power source selectively connectable to the power output. A switch is configured to couple the first power source with the power output until the first power source becomes substantially depleted. The switch is also configured to couple the second power source with the power output after the first power source becomes substantially depleted. An indicator is configured to precisely convey the amount of power remaining in the power supply apparatus after the first power source becomes substantially depleted. | 12-11-2008 |
20090187359 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE - A battery system is disclosed herein. The battery system includes a battery and a controller operatively connected to the battery. The controller is configured to estimate a battery state of charge based on a history of the battery current such that the battery state of charge estimate is obtainable during the battery's course of use. A corresponding method for estimating the state of charge of a battery is also disclosed. | 07-23-2009 |
Collin Murphy, Tamarac, FL US
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20130029644 | Voicemail management system for mobile phone voicemail - A voicemail management system for mobile phone voicemail VM includes management operations for deleting a VM stored in a VM database of a VM recipient (M | 01-31-2013 |
Edward Murphy, Apopka, FL US
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20140358698 | CONCEPTS FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES - Methods, systems, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for providing advertising opportunities. The concepts for providing advertising opportunities may comprise (i) receiving information associated with an advertising opportunity; (ii) receiving one or more bids associated with the advertising opportunity, wherein each of the one or more bids is associated with an influencer profile; (iii) providing a notification that the one or more bids have been received, the notification provided in accordance with the advertiser profile; and (iv) receiving input indicating advertiser approval of at least one of the one or more bids. | 12-04-2014 |
20150310503 | CONCEPTS FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES - Methods, systems, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for providing advertising opportunities. The concepts for providing advertising opportunities may comprise (i) receiving information associated with an advertising opportunity; (ii) receiving one or more bids associated with the advertising opportunity, wherein each of the one or more bids is associated with an influencer profile; (iii) providing a notification that the one or more bids have been received, the notification provided in accordance with the advertiser profile; and (iv) receiving input indicating advertiser approval of at least one of the one or more bids. | 10-29-2015 |
Edward Murphy, Naples, FL US
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20140155675 | ROBUST MULTILAYER ENCAPSULATION AND STORAGE OF ATOMIC WASTE - The invention includes a radioactive waste containment system for containing a radioactive waste material. The radioactive waste containment system includes a radioactive waste containment system outermost exterior containment layer comprised of an exterior containment layer glass material having an exterior containment layer property. The radioactive waste containment system includes a radioactive waste containment system adjacent interior containment layer, the adjacent interior containment layer comprised of an adjacent interior containment layer glass material having an adjacent interior containment layer property, the radioactive waste containment system adjacent interior containment layer is fused with the radioactive waste containment system outermost exterior containment layer with the properties not equal wherein the fused adjacent interior containment layer and the radioactive waste containment system outermost exterior containment layer are in compression. | 06-05-2014 |
Frederick J. Murphy, North Miami, FL US
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20130038894 | Method of sending data over a computer network - A method and apparatus for transmitting data, such as class 1, 2, or 3 facsimile image data streams, over Internet Global Area Networks. In one embodiment of the invention related to the transmission of facsimile data, a first device converts local facsimile image data streams into electronic data streams, transmits the data stream over the network, to a second device at the remote facsimile machine which reconverts the electronic data to facsimile image data and prints it out on said remote facsimile machine. | 02-14-2013 |
20130038910 | Method and apparatus for transmitting digital data over an electronic network - A method and apparatus for transmitting data, such as class | 02-14-2013 |
James Murphy, Fleming Island, FL US
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20120272486 | Zip Tie Nail and Screw Fasteners - A fastener system comprising a zip tie and a screw, nail, pin, or the like, is presented. The screw, nail, or pin has at least one through hole configured to receive the zip tie. Together, the zip tie and the screw, nail, or pin provide a fastening system that can be used in numerous applications. In some embodiments, the through hole includes a pawl configured to engage a toothed portion of the zip tie. | 11-01-2012 |
James Murphy, Naples, FL US
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20160059942 | Boat Lift Stabilizer - A boat lift stabilizer includes a carriage, a mounting bracket, and a boat lift bracket. The carriage is engaged with a support element in a slideable configuration. The support element is attached to a structural support member. The mounting bracket is attached to the carriage on one end and attached to the boat lift bracket on an other end, and the boat lift bracket is configured to be attached to a lift. A method for stabilizing a vessel and a system for stabilizing a vessel are also disclosed. | 03-03-2016 |
John M. Murphy, Jacksonville, FL US
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20110190596 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE APPARATUS - An apparatus for monitoring EMG signals of a patient's laryngeal muscles includes an endotracheal tube having an exterior surface. Conductive ink electrodes are formed on the exterior surface of the endotracheal tube. The conductive ink electrodes are configured to receive the EMG signals from the laryngeal muscles when the endotracheal tube is placed in a trachea of the patient. At least one conductor is coupled to the conductive ink electrodes and is configured to carry the EMG signals received by the conductive ink electrodes to a processing apparatus. | 08-04-2011 |
20150250423 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE APPARATUS - An apparatus for monitoring EMG signals of a patient's laryngeal muscles includes an endotracheal tube having an exterior surface. Conductive electrodes are formed on the endotracheal tube. The conductive electrodes are configured to receive the EMG signals from the laryngeal muscles when the endotracheal tube is placed in a trachea of the patient. At least wireless sensor is formed on the endotracheal tube, and is configured to wirelessly transmit information to a processing apparatus. | 09-10-2015 |
John Murdock Murphy, St. Johns, FL US
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20100145222 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A NERVE - A nerve monitoring system facilitates monitoring an integrity of a nerve. | 06-10-2010 |
20150320329 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A NERVE - A nerve monitoring system facilitates monitoring an integrity of a nerve. | 11-12-2015 |
John Murdock Murphy, Jacksonville, FL US
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20100198099 | NERVE MONITORING DURING ELECTROSURGERY - A signal processing module includes an input module electronically coupled to a sensing probe of a nerve integrity monitoring system. The probe senses electrical signals from a patient during operation of an electrosurgical unit. The input module receives an input signal from the probe. An EMG detection module is coupled to the input module and is adapted to detect conditions in the input signal. The conditions are classified as a function of a level of electromyographic activity. An output module, coupled to the EMG detection module, provides an indication of electromyographic activity in the input signal based on the detected conditions. | 08-05-2010 |
20110112460 | ADJUSTABLE VALVE SETTING WITH MOTOR CONTROL - An implantable medical device is disclosed that includes a valve body and a valve rotor adjustable with respect to the valve body. A tool can be utilized to determine and control a position of the valve rotor with respect to the valve body. The tool can include a valve body position reader, a valve rotor position reader and a valve rotor position controller to determine a valve setting for the device and adjust the valve setting as desired. | 05-12-2011 |
20110257631 | ACCELEROMETER BASED LASER LEVELING DEVICE - A laser leveling device is disclosed for use with an external medical drainage system. The laser leveling device includes a housing enclosing an accelerometer and a laser module. At least one level indicator is electrically coupled to the accelerometer to provide an indication of whether the housing is level with respect to gravity. | 10-20-2011 |
20120197178 | READING AND ADJUSTING TOOL FOR HYDROCEPHALUS SHUNT VALVE - A reading and adjustment tool for use with a valve having a pressure or flow setting adjustable to a plurality of pressure or flow settings is disclosed. The tool includes a signal generator and an excitation coil coupled to the signal generator. The signal generator includes an adjustment interface configured to generate an adjustment signal to adjust the pressure or flow setting and a reading interface to generate a reading signal to read the pressure or flow setting of the valve. At least one excitation coil is connected to the signal generator and configured to generate an oscillating electromagnetic field based on one of the adjustment signal and reading signal. A sense coil can include two portions positioned on either side of the at least one excitation coil to determine the pressure or flow setting of the valve. | 08-02-2012 |
20120310139 | ADJUSTABLE VALVE SETTING WITH MOTOR CONTROL - An implantable medical device is disclosed that includes a valve body and a valve rotor adjustable with respect to the valve body. A tool can be utilized to determine and control a position of the valve rotor with respect to the valve body. The tool can include a valve body position reader, a valve rotor position reader and a valve rotor position controller to determine a valve setting for the device and adjust the valve setting as desired. | 12-06-2012 |
20140360598 | READING AND ADJUSTING TOOL FOR HYDROCEPHALUS SHUNT VALVE - A reading and adjustment tool for use with a valve having a pressure or flow setting adjustable to a plurality of pressure or flow settings is disclosed. The tool includes a signal generator and an excitation coil coupled to the signal generator. The signal generator includes an adjustment interface configured to generate an adjustment signal to adjust the pressure or flow setting and a reading interface to generate a reading signal to read the pressure or flow setting of the valve. At least one excitation coil is connected to the signal generator and configured to generate an oscillating electromagnetic field based on one of the adjustment signal and reading signal. A sense coil can include two portions positioned on either side of the at least one excitation coil to determine the pressure or flow setting of the valve. | 12-11-2014 |
20150157237 | NERVE MONITORING DURING ELECTROSURGERY - A signal processing module includes an input module electronically coupled to a sensing probe of a nerve integrity monitoring system. The probe senses electrical signals from a patient during operation of an electrosurgical unit. The input module receives an input signal from the probe. An EMG detection module is coupled to the input module and is adapted to detect conditions in the input signal. The conditions are classified as a function of a level of electromyographic activity. An output module, coupled to the EMG detection module, provides an indication of electromyographic activity in the input signal based on the detected conditions. | 06-11-2015 |
Joseph Murphy, Jupiter, FL US
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20160134142 | PORTABLE DEVICE CASE HAVING INTEGRATED WIRELESS CHARGING STATION - A protective case for a portable device includes an external charging ports and an external charging station. An internal charging plug attaches to a portable device housed within the case. When power is supplied to the case, it may supply power and thereby charge a phone within the case or may supply power to the charging station in order to charge a secondary device. The charging station may include an inductive charging mechanism for use with secondary devices that may be charged by induction without direct physical electrical communication. The protective case may include its own internal ancillary battery. The protective case may optionally be used to charge a secondary device using power supplied by the battery of the phone housed inside it. The protective case may also be used to charge the phone of the housed battery using power supplied from a device adjacent to its external charging station. | 05-12-2016 |
Kevin Murphy, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL US
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20140249578 | ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to an anchor delivery system. The system includes a guide and an anchor delivery tool disposed within the guide. The tool includes a shaft and a handle coupled to a proximal portion of the shaft. The handle includes a hub and a nose cone coupled to the hub. In an embodiment, the tool further includes a knob coupled to the hub and located between the handle and the nose cone. In an embodiment, the system further includes an anchor, such as a suture anchor, coupled to a distal portion of the shaft. An anchor delivery tool and a method of repairing soft tissue are also disclosed. | 09-04-2014 |
Kristi Murphy, Jacksonville, FL US
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20150045794 | Sternal Closure Cerclage, Plate Implant And Instrumentation - A closure system may secure a first bone portion to a second bone portion. The closure system may include a bracket, a band and a tensioning device. The bracket may include a first portion adapted to engage the first bone portion and a second portion adapted to engage the second bone portion. The band may engage the bracket and may be adapted to be looped around the first and second bone portions. The tensioning device may include a body and a threaded member. The threaded member may be received in the body and may engage the band such that rotation of the threaded member relative to the body moves a first end of the band relative to a second end of the band. | 02-12-2015 |
Linda Murphy, Green Cove Springs, FL US
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20120310446 | Murlin - An architecture is presented that provides a handheld device designed for storing vehicle information. The handheld device comprises a fob comprising a first end and a second end, wherein a flash drive is removably secured to the first end of the fob. The flash drive stores vehicle information such as, engine size, vehicle identification number, license plate number, horsepower, oil preference, tire pressure and size, brake type, shocks, struts, date of the last oil change, and other vital information. Furthermore, the fob comprises at least one action button, such as an unlock, lock, or trunk control button, and a control button to release the flash drive from the fob. Additionally, the fob comprises a Bluetooth® transmitter and receiver that reads and transmits diagnostic vehicle problems to a user's cellular device or computer, where with the proper application, the diagnostic problem can be viewed by a user. | 12-06-2012 |
Matthew K. Murphy, Orlando, FL US
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20120180981 | Distributed Energy System Thermal Management System and Method - A distributed energy storage or community energy storage unit incorporates a geothermal temperature regulation system. The system includes a sealed, chemically inert storage energy container or “pack” disposed within an underground chamber. The underground chamber is defined by a support structure or box pad | 07-19-2012 |
Michael Sean Murphy, Clearwater, FL US
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20110169755 | Integrated Vehicle Entertainment/Navigation System with Multi-Zone Control - Various embodiments of computer systems, methods, and computer programs are disclosed for implementing an integrated vehicle entertainment/navigation (IVEN) computer system. One embodiment is an integrated vehicle entertainment and navigation system comprising a central computer, a primary display device, a first secondary display device, a second secondary display device, and a multi-zone configuration module. The central computer is powered by a power source of a vehicle, and comprises a processor and a memory. The primary display device is located in a first zone in the vehicle and is in communication with the central computer. The first secondary display device is located in a second zone in the vehicle and the second secondary display device is located in a third zone in the vehicle. The first and second secondary display devices are in communication with the central computer via a multi-zone hub. The multi-zone configuration module is embodied in the memory of the central computer and executed by the processor. The multi-zone configuration module comprises logic configured to present a multi-zone control menu to the primary display device via a graphical user interface. The multi-zone configuration module further comprises logic configured to selectively control, via the multi-zone control menu presented to the primary display device, access by the first and second secondary display devices to media or applications stored in the memory of the central computer. | 07-14-2011 |
Michael Sumner Murphy, Sarasota, FL US
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20120012188 | SLURRY FEED SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention can provide or facilitate systems and methods for feeding a slurry and, in particular, to systems and methods for treating wastewater streams with a slurry having periodic flushing of conduits. | 01-19-2012 |
20130220431 | SLURRY FEED SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention can provide or facilitate systems and methods for feeding a slurry and, in particular, to systems and methods for treating wastewater streams with a slurry having periodic flushing of conduits. | 08-29-2013 |
Patrick M. Murphy, Tampa, FL US
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20090111422 | Control Systems and Methods for a Personal Communication Device (PCD) - Control systems and methods are provided for controlling a personal communication device (PCD), such as a wireless telephone, personal data assistant (PDA), etc. The control systems and methods enable the controlled PCD (CPCD): (1) to determine (a) CPCD motion (speed, acceleration, or both) and/or (b) geographical location and (2) to (a) modify (enable, disable, and/or otherwise change) one or more CPCD functions based at least in part on the CPCD motion and/or geographical location and/or (b) communicate an alert (locally and/or to a remote communication device). The control of CPCD functions and alerts may also be dependent on other factors, such as the laws of the authoritative legal jurisdiction wherein the CPCD is located. The operation of the following CPCD functions can be modified, as nonlimiting examples: keypad, image display, microphone, speaker, camera, voice call out, voice call answer, text message creation, text message transmission, text message reception, email creation, email reception, image creation, image reception, Internet browsing, gaming, ring signal operation, communication signal transmission, and communication signal reception. | 04-30-2009 |
Peter Murphy, Longwood, FL US
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20160117708 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REFERRING AND TRACKING MEDIA - A system and computer implemented method is provided for referring and tracking content. The system and method include functionality for allowing a primary user to upload content, storing the content on a site owner database, generating unique links to the content for each primary user designated client, determining when the client has played the received content beyond a predetermined threshold, and soliciting the client to become a referring client upon the determination. The system and method also include functionality for allowing the referring client to receive a reward from the primary user when the referring client refers the content to others who also view the content beyond the predetermined threshold. | 04-28-2016 |
Robert J. Murphy, Kissimmee, FL US
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20120002049 | VEHICLE HAVING SCANNING IMAGER WITH FIXED CAMERA AND MULTIPLE ACHROMATIC PRISM PAIRS - A vehicle including a scanning imaging system includes a vehicle body having an outer surface, a propulsion source, and an optical window secured to the outer surface of the vehicle positioned on an optical axis for transmitting electromagnetic radiation received from a portion of an area of interest to the scanning imaging system. The scanning imaging system includes a first achromatic prism pair having prisms with different materials that have different refractive properties, and a second achromatic prism pair having prisms with different materials that have different refractive properties, both positioned on the optical axis. A camera fixed in location is optically coupled to form images from the electromagnetic radiation after being bent by the achromatic prism pairs. A motor including a controller independently rotates the first and second achromatic prism pairs about the optical axis for scanning within the area of interest. | 01-05-2012 |
Robert J. Murphy, West Palm Beach, FL US
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20100042324 | Method and apparatus using towed or autonomous marine laboratory - Vessels comprising towed array and an autonomous self propelled instrument array can be use to perform marine laboratory tests as well as other functions. Propulsion can be provided by diesel-electric hybrid engines, by a motion charging device and by an ocean current generator. Data can be collected by the onboard laboratory and transmitted to a central database accessible by remote users. The vessel can also be used to counter natural and man made threats in a marine environment. | 02-18-2010 |
Robert L. Murphy, Longwood, FL US
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20120235532 | APPARATUS TO SUPPORT SUPERCONDUCTING WINDINGS IN A ROTOR OF AN ELECTROMOTIVE MACHINE - An apparatus (structure) is provided to support a superconductor winding ( | 09-20-2012 |
20130300239 | APPARATUS TO SUPPORT SUPERCONDUCTING WINDINGS IN A ROTOR OF AN ELECTROMOTIVE MACHINE - An apparatus (structure) is provided to support a superconductor winding ( | 11-14-2013 |
Stephen A. Murphy, Naples, FL US
Steven Murphy, West Melbourne, FL US
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20140049262 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SAFE STATE RETENTION - A transformer core apparatus includes a body of highly magnetically permeable material, a permanent magnet arranged in a safe state position for saturating the body with a permanent magnetic field, and means for removing the permanent magnetic field from the body. | 02-20-2014 |
Steven Murphy, Melbourne, FL US
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20130015297 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR A CROSSING EQUIPMENT CONTROLLER - Various methods and systems are provided for a crossing equipment controller. In one embodiment, a method comprises prior to a vehicle entering a diverging zone, calculating a travel time until the vehicle at a determined position would reach a crossing based on one or more vehicle conditions, and in response to the vehicle entering the diverging zone, updating the travel time with a time-based countdown. | 01-17-2013 |
Steven R. Murphy, West Melbourne, FL US
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20140125318 | SIGNAL DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A signal detection system for use with a signaling system is disclosed, the signal detection system comprising a plurality of electrical terminals including a source terminal and an output terminal, the output terminal being connected to a signaling device. An auxiliary terminal electrically coupled to at least one of the plurality of electrical terminals is provided. A current sensor is coupled to the auxiliary terminal for detecting an electrical signal for controlling the signaling device. The current sensor generating an output signal in response to the detection of the electrical signal for controlling the signaling device for monitoring the status of the signaling device. Also disclosed is a method for installing a signal detection system in a wayside signaling system including a signaling device for monitoring a status of the signaling device. An apparatus for connecting a current sensor to a signaling device is also disclosed. | 05-08-2014 |
Steven Ray Murphy, Melbourne, FL US
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20140119414 | RAILWAY CODE GENERATION AND SIGNALING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A first unit configured to generate and transmit a code of positive and negative DC pulses through a first rail of a railway. A second unit spaced from the first unit and configured to sense the code, which includes a leading code word, having a positive or negative timing pulse followed after a first data interval by a positive or negative data pulse, followed by a modifying code word. The modifying code word consists of a second positive or negative timing pulse followed after a second data interval by a second positive or negative data pulse. The second timing pulse starts after one code cycle from the start of the leading code word timing pulse. The second timing pulse and the second data pulse duplicate the timing pulse and the data pulse of the same polarity, but invert the timing pulse and the data pulse of opposite polarities. | 05-01-2014 |
20140346284 | Systems and Methods for Management of Crossings Near Stations - A system includes a determination module and a communication module. The determination module is configured to be located onboard a first vehicle that travels along a first route including a crossing corresponding to an intersection of the first route with a second route. The determination module is configured to be communicatively coupled with a remote crossing module that is configured to impede travel of a second vehicle through the crossing, and to identify an upcoming stop at a station within a range of a track detection system associated with the remote crossing module. The communication module is configured to communicatively couple the determination module to the remote crossing module, and to transmit an inhibit request message to the remote crossing module. The inhibit request message is configured to prevent the remote crossing module from activating a warning when the first vehicle is stopped at the station. | 11-27-2014 |
Steve R. Murphy, West Melbourne, FL US
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20120293074 | Method and System for Determining Signal State - There is provided a method of determining the state of a signal lamp. The method includes receiving time series data corresponding to an electrical signal used to power a signal lamp. The state of the signal lamp can switch from one of the following states to another of the following states: an on state, an off state, and a flashing state. The method also includes determining the state of the signal lamp, based at least in part on both the time series data and an amplitude value of the electrical signal relative to an amplitude-change threshold value over a determined number of amplitude changes. | 11-22-2012 |
20120314332 | Current Sensor - There is provided a voltage or current sensing device. An exemplary voltage or current sensing device includes a drive circuitry configured to deliver a drive current to a magnetic core operably coupled with a conductor, for driving the core to cyclical magnetic saturation. The device also includes sense circuitry configured to receive a voltage signal corresponding to an application current in the conductor. The device also includes signal processing circuitry configured to sample the voltage signal, wherein a first sample is in phase with the drive current and a second sample is out of phase with the drive current. The device also includes a feedback loop configured to deliver a compensation current to the magnetic core, wherein the compensation current is configured to balance the magnetic core and wherein the compensation current is based at least in part on the first sample in phase with the drive current. | 12-13-2012 |
Terence J. Murphy, Pensacola, FL US
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20090109130 | Methods and apparatus for interactive movable computer mediated information display - In embodiments, methods and systems are presented for physical interaction with computer-mediated information. A movable display module (including a touch screen monitor, CPU, absolute encoder and other sensors, and wireless network connection) is mounted on and can be moved along rails. The rails serve four purposes relating to the movable display module: | 04-30-2009 |
Terence Lee Murphy, Maitland, FL US
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20100049320 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TENDON OR LIGAMENT REPAIR - Apparatus and methods for repairing damaged tendons or ligaments. Various repair apparatus include an elongate tensile member and a pair of anchor assemblies connected for movement along the tensile member on either side of a repair site, such as a tear or laceration. The anchor assemblies or structures may take many forms, and may include barbed, helical, and crimp-type anchors. In the preferred embodiments, at least one anchor structure is movable along the elongate tensile member to assist with adjusting a tendon segment to an appropriate repair position and the anchor structure or structures are then lockable onto the elongate tensile member to assist with affixing the tendon at the repair position. Tendon and/or ligament-to-bone repair apparatus and methods employ similar concepts. | 02-25-2010 |