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Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson, Boise, ID US
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| 20090067267 | MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD HAVING LOW-POWER, HIGH WRITE LATENCY MODE AND HIGH-POWER, LOW WRITE LATENCY MODE AND/OR INDEPENDENTLY SELECTABLE WRITE LATENCY - A logic circuit operates write receivers in a dynamic random access memory device in either a low-power mode, high write latency mode or a high-power mode, low write latency mode. The logic circuit receives a first signal indicative of whether the high-power, low write latency mode has been enabled, a second signal indicative of whether a row of memory cells in the memory device is active, a third signal indicative of whether the memory device is being operated in a power down mode, and a fourth signal indicative of whether read transmitters in the memory device are active. The logic circuit maintains power to the write receivers whenever the high-power, low write latency mode has been enabled if a row of memory cells in the memory device is active, the memory device is not being operated in the power down mode, and the read transmitters in the memory device are not active. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20100199034 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADDRESS FIFO FOR HIGH BANDWIDTH COMMAND/ADDRESS BUSSES IN DIGITAL STORAGE SYSTEM - A method of buffering a data stream in an electronic device using a first-in first-out (FIFO) buffer system wherein a first read latch signal does not change a pointer location of a read pointer. A dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and system are also disclosed in accordance with the invention to include a FIFO buffer system to buffer memory addresses and commands within the DRAM until corresponding data is available. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110038217 | MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD HAVING LOW-POWER, HIGH WRITE LATENCY MODE AND HIGH-POWER, LOW WRITE LATENCY MODE AND/OR INDEPENDENTLY SELECTABLE WRITE LATENCY - A logic circuit operates write receivers in a dynamic random access memory device in either a low-power mode, high write latency mode or a high-power mode, low write latency mode. The logic circuit receives a first signal indicative of whether the high-power, low write latency mode has been enabled, a second signal indicative of whether a row of memory cells in the memory device is active, a third signal indicative of whether the memory device is being operated in a power down mode, and a fourth signal indicative of whether read transmitters in the memory device are active. The logic circuit maintains power to the write receivers whenever the high-power, low write latency mode has been enabled if a row of memory cells in the memory device is active, the memory device is not being operated in the power down mode, and the read transmitters in the memory device are not active. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110161577 | DATA STORAGE SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC SYSTEM, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A data storage system comprising a plurality of buffers configured to store data, a read pointer to indicate a particular one of the plurality of buffers from which data should be read, and a write pointer to indicate a particular one of the plurality of buffers to which data should be written is disclosed. The write pointer points at least one buffer ahead of the buffer to which the read pointer is pointing. An electronic system and a telecommunication system are further disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
Brian Johnson, Anacortes, WA US
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| 20100320341 | Universal Stands for Portable Electronic Devices - The present invention is directed to universal stands for portable electronic devices. In one embodiment, a stand includes a display platform and a gripping pad attached to the display platform for releasably securing a portable electronic device thereto. | 12-23-2010 |
Brian Johnson, Surprise, AZ US
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| 20090182639 | SHIPPING STATION AND LOGISTICS SYSTEM - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates to a shipping station. An exemplary shipping station includes a shipping pad that is placed at a cash register. The invention further relates to a logistics system. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20100164686 | METHOD FOR MONITORING A PACKAGE, SENTINEL INDICATOR SYSTEM AND LOGISTICS SYSTEM - There is provided a method for monitoring a package for storage and/or transport of at least one item. An exemplary method comprises receiving at a transmission unit measured data about properties of the item and/or about influences on the item via at least two sensors. The exemplary method also comprises executing via the transmission unit a decision of a logical node of a logistics system about a selection of data transmitted to a receiving unit. The exemplary method additionally comprises sending information about the desired selection of data from a control unit to the transmission unit. Finally, the exemplary method comprises enabling a user to make a selection relating to types of data to be transmitted. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100205104 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A SHIPPING PROCESS WITHIN A LOGISTICS SYSTEM - There is provided an exemplary method for operating a shipping process within a logistics system. An exemplary logistics system includes a first client and a shipping station that comprises a second client. Both the first client and the second client are connected to a server. A shipment may be deposited at the shipping station. The exemplary method comprises receiving identification and/or authentication data on the shipment via the first client and forwarding the data to the server. The exemplary method also comprises processing the data and preparing a pre-configuration of the shipping process. The pre-configuration of the shipping process is forwarded to the second client. The pre-configuration of the shipping process via the second client may be supplemented when the shipment is deposited at the shipping station. | 08-12-2010 |
Brian Johnson, Land O' Lakes, FL US
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| 20100031817 | ENHANCED HVAC SYSTEM AND METHOD - Particular embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, compositions, and systems relating generally to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and more specifically, to HVAC systems that transfer sensible and/or latent energy between air streams, humidify and/or dehumidify air streams. In certain embodiments, a polymeric membrane is utilized for fluid exchange, with or without an additional support. Certain embodiments allow for individual regulation of air temperature and humidity. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100170776 | MULTI-PHASE SELECTIVE MASS TRANSFER THROUGH A MEMBRANE - Disclosed herein are embodiments relating to particular systems comprising a selective transfer membrane that can be utilized in material separation. In certain embodiments, the membrane assembly comprises part of a desalination, distillation, liquid purification, and/or heating and cooling system. Other particular embodiments allow for a high rate of thermal capture by way of the system utilizing a selective transfer membrane. Certain preferred embodiments include a selective transfer membrane comprising an ionomeric polymer that is permeable to high dipole materials. | 07-08-2010 |
Brian Johnson, Benicia, CA US
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| 20100153251 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OZONE GAS DISTRIBUTION - An apparatus and method to distribute ozone is described. In one embodiment, one or more ozone systems are in communication with a control center. The central control center receives ozone quality and delivery data from the ozone systems. The control center processes the ozone quality and delivery data to determine the amount and type of ozone dispensed. The ozone quality and delivery data is also used to generate ozone consumption data used to determine the cost of the ozone gas dispensed to the customer. In one embodiment, the control center generates an ozone usage bill based on the amount of ozone consumed. The control center also may remotely manage the one or more ozone systems such that if a customer exceeds a billing threshold, the control center may turn off the one or more systems. In another embodiment, the one or more ozone systems may be responsive to an allocation processing system that controls the amount of ozone dispensed via a key code. | 06-17-2010 |
Brian Johnson, Hickory, NC US
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| 20100126620 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING CABLE MEDIA - An apparatus for forming a cabling media using a wire pair including first and second conductor members, each of the first and second conductor members including a respective conductor and a respective insulation cover surrounding the conductor thereof, includes a wire pair twisting device and a wire pair twist modulator. The wire pair twisting device is adapted to twist the first and second conductor members about one another to form a twisted wire pair. The wire pair twist modulator is upstream of the wire pair twisting device. The wire pair twist modulator includes an engagement member to hold the first and second conductor members at a hold location to restrict rotation of the first and second conductor members about one another. The apparatus defines a twist zone extending from the hold location to a twist initiation location of the wire pair twisting device. The wire pair twist modulator is operable to move the engagement member along a control axis to modulate the length of the twist zone and thereby the twist length of the wire pair to form the twisted wire pair with a twist length that purposefully varies along a length of the twisted wire pair. | 05-27-2010 |
Brian Johnson, Research Triangle Park, NC US
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| 20100063265 | CORN EVENT 3272 AND METHODS OF DETECTION THEREOF - A novel transgenic corn event designated 3272, is disclosed. The invention relates to DNA sequences of the recombinant constructs inserted into the corn genome that resulted in the 3272 event and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion sites as well as to assays for detecting the presence of the 3272 event based on these novel sequences. The invention further relates to seeds of corn plants comprising the 3272 genotype, to corn plants comprising the genotype of 3272 and to methods for producing a corn plant by crossing a corn plant comprising the 3272 genotype with itself or another corn variety. | 03-11-2010 |
Brian Johnson, Tokyo JP
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| 20100037752 | MUSIC PLAYER CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED PLAYLIST SELECTION - A system compiles a music playlist to accommodate the tastes of various participants in a group setting. A music profile is created for each participant, the profile containing representations of songs that are characteristic of the participant's tastes. A master device may then compile a “super profile” that constitutes a compilation of the various participant profiles. Each participant device may then access the super profile and search among its specific song collection to find music that is similar to one or more songs represented in the super profile. From such songs, the master device may compile a playlist of songs that are similar among the participant devices, thereby representing the songs that correspond to the collective musical tastes of the participants. The playlist may be updated as participants enter and leave the group to track the changing collective tastes of the participants. | 02-18-2010 |
Brian Johnson, Surprise DE
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| 20100036674 | METHOD FOR SHIPPING DELIVERIES; SHIPPING STATION AND LOGISTICS SYSTEM - There is provided a system and method for operating an electronic parcel compartment system, whereby at least one user is authorized to deposit a shipment so that the shipment can be forwarded to a logistics service provider. An exemplary method comprises acquiring data about an intended shipment and user data by a first acquisition device separated from the electronic parcel compartment system. The exemplary method also comprises supplementing the shipment information pertaining to the shipment via a second acquisition device located at the electronic parcel compartment system. The exemplary method additionally comprises verifying access rights of the user with a verification device that is arranged within the electronic parcel compartment system, by associating the acquired user data with a stored user profile and verifying validity of the acquired shipment. | 02-11-2010 |
Brian Johnson, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20090271473 | COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK SYSTEM AND CONTENT DISTRIBUTION METHOD - A wireless communication network system includes a reproducing device reproducing a predetermined content, a first communication terminal, and a second communication terminal. The first communication terminal has a receiving section receiving predetermined data by wireless communication, a first storage section storing therein a software that enables acquiring data of the content currently being reproduced by the reproducing device during a period when the content is being reproduced, and a first controller controlling the receiving section to receive the data of the content through the software. The second communication terminal has a second storage section having the software stored therein, a transmitting section transmitting predetermined data to both the reproducing device and the first communication terminal by wireless communication, and a second controller controlling the transmitting section to transmit the data of the content to the reproducing device and transmit the software to the first communication terminal. | 10-29-2009 |
Brian Johnson, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090252366 | DECORATIVE AND REMOVABLE EARBUD COVER - A decorative and removable earbud cover is disclosed that can attach to earbuds, earpieces, headphones, or the like. The earbud cover includes two major components: an attachment portion and a decorative portion. The attachment portion snaps over a cylindrical earbud portion of a user's earbud such that the attachment portion grips the earbud and is prevented from falling off. A particularly preferred embodiment of the invention has the attachment portion with a tapered end which mates neatly with the contours of an iPod earbud. | 10-08-2009 |
Brian Johnson, Sunnyvale, CA US
Brian Johnson, Kindred, ND US
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| 20090081448 | PULTRUSION WITH ABRASION RESISTANT FINISH - A lineal product includes a substrate having an outer surface, a thermoplastic base layer applied to the outer surface, and a second thermoplastic layer applied over at least a portion of the base layer, the second layer having a hardness of at least 1H pencil hardness. | 03-26-2009 |
Brian Johnson, Auburn, WA US
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| 20080250190 | PORTABLE MEMORY DEVICE OPERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A portable operating system for use by a user on a portable memory device, the system being accessible by the user on a primary host computer having a host graphical user interface. The system includes a portable graphical user interface accessible by the user when the portable memory device is placed into communication with the primary host computer, at least one portable application executable by the user via the portable graphical user interface, and a file system accessible by the user. Dragging at least one file from a host graphical user interface of the primary host computer to the portable graphical user interface activates a file system to transfer files into respective portable file folders corresponding to the respective filetype. | 10-09-2008 |
Brian Johnson, Las Vegas, NV US
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| 20110117991 | TIME-BASED AWARD SYSTEM WITH DYNAMIC VALUE ASSIGNMENT - A coupled to at least one server via a network includes a display device configured to display a base game to a player playing at the gaming machine, and a controller coupled to the display device. The controller is configured to determine an outcome during play of the base game, and award at least one token based on the outcome of the base game, wherein a value of the token based on as additional play of the base game by the player. | 05-19-2011 |
Brian Johnson US
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| 20120036059 | CREATION AND REDEMPTION FOR ETP SHARES OF BULKY METALS - To create shares of an ETP based on a bulky metal, an authorized participant (AP) provides an amount of material, such as base or bulky metal, that is within an allowable range of the target value. A central intermediary intermediates the transfer of the mismatched weight between the ETP and the AP to bring the amount of the applicable material or bulky metal to the exact amount needed for the creation (or redemption, in the reverse transaction) of the ETP shares. The ownership of the last unit of bulky metal transferred in relation to the transaction is divided between the equalization facility and the ETP through the booking of account receivable/account payable transactions. The AP then pays or receives cash from the equalization facility based on whether too little or too much metal was transferred. | 02-09-2012 |
Brian Johnson, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20120036443 | INFORMATION TERMINAL, INFORMATION PRESENTATION METHOD FOR AN INFORMATION TERMINAL, AND INFORMATION PRESENTATION PROGRAM - An information terminal enables a user to simply and easily confirm a plurality of pieces of update information handled by a plurality of various application programs without any troublesome operation. An information storage stores a plurality of different types of information. An update information storage stores a part of information updated in the information storages as update information associated with the respective types. An update information manager monitors an information update in the information storages and stores, when an information update is made in the information storages, the part of the updated information in the update information storage as update information associated with the respective types. Further, an information selector extracts the update information stored in the update information storage in time series and outputs them to display them on a screen. | 02-09-2012 |
Brian Johnson, Winchester GB
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| 20120041932 | METHOD FOR VALIDATING EQUIVALENT DATA STRUCTURES - Embodiments of the invention relate to a method, system, and computer program product for validating a data structure, comprising: responsive to identifying a data structure in a first programming language, identifying an equivalent data structure in a second programming language; comparing a data definition of the data structure with a data definition of the equivalent data structure; determining an incompatibility between a compared data definition of the data structure and a compared data definition of the equivalent data structure; and responsive to determining an incompatibility, identifying a rule defining an action to be taken in order to correct the incompatibility. | 02-16-2012 |
Brian Johnson, Champaign, IL US
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| 20120134186 | INVERTER ARRAY WITH LOCALIZED INVERTER CONTROL - An apparatus for delivering AC power to an AC load may include a plurality of inverters to receive direct current (DC) power from a respective DC power source and respectively provide AC power to an AC load. The apparatus may further include a first controller to generate a first control signal based on total AC current and total AC voltage being delivered to the AC load by the plurality of inverters. The apparatus may further include a plurality of secondary controllers to each receive the first control signal and each produce a respective secondary control signal based on the first control signal. The respective secondary control signal for each of the plurality of secondary controllers is configured to control a corresponding one of the plurality of inverters to provide a portion of the AC power. | 05-31-2012 |