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Barry N. Carroll, The Woodlands, TX US
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| 20080266235 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ADJUSTING BACKLIGHT LUMINANCE - A display system is provided, the display system having a processor and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) coupled to the processor. The display system also includes a backlight for the LCD panel, the backlight having an adjustable backlight luminance. The processor causes a plurality of successive image frames to be displayed on the LCD panel. The backlight luminance is selectively adjusted for each of the image frames. | 10-30-2008 |
Dean M. Carroll, Georgetown, TX US
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| 20090280016 | PERISTALTIC PUMP - A peristaltic pump uses a length of elastic tube with an inlet at one end and an outlet at the second end for delivering fluid material an outlet pressure greater than the inlet pressure. A support element disposed along the length of elastic tube is in contact with the elastic tube. A mechanism moves a compression element into engagement with a segment of the elastic tube thereby forming a compressed segment with a tube center section and two folded tube edges wherein at least one surface engaging the folded tube edges has a contours that reduce stresses in the elastic tube walls at the folded tube edges increasing pump performance and/or life of the elastic tube. | 11-12-2009 |
Dennis J. Carroll, Houston, TX US
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| 20090119297 | ALGORITHM FOR SORTING BIT SEQUENCES IN LINEAR COMPLEXITY - A computer program product and computer system for in-place sorting sequences of binary bits stored contiguously in an array within a memory device of the computer system prior to sorting. Each sequence includes contiguous fields of bits. The algorithm is executed by a processor of the computer system. The in-place sorting executes program code at each node of a linked execution structure. Each node includes a segment of the array. The program code is executed in a hierarchical sequence with respect to the nodes. Executing program code at each node includes: dividing the segment of the node into groups of sequences based on a mask field having a mask width, wherein each group has a unique mask value of the mask field; and in-place rearranging the sequences in the segment, wherein the rearranging results in each group including only those sequences having the unique mask value of the group. | 05-07-2009 |
Dennis James Carroll, Houston, TX US
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| 20090177657 | IN-PLACE SORTING USING NODE SPECIFIC MASK WIDTH - A method and system for in-place sorting S sequences of binary bits stored contiguously in an array within a memory device of a computer system prior to the sorting. Each sequence includes contiguous fields of bits. Program code is executed at each node of a linked execution structure in a hierarchical sequence. Each node includes a segment of the array. Executing program code at each node includes: identifying R sequences of the S sequences at each node; ascertaining a mask width W that is specific to each node and is a function of R; dividing the R sequences of the node into G groups of sequences based on a mask field having the mask width W, wherein G=2 | 07-09-2009 |
Douglas Carroll, Carrollton, TX US
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| 20090326735 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN UNMANNED VEHICLE - In one or more embodiments, an apparatus and method for operating an unmanned and autonomous vehicle includes a sensor management module configured to direct sensors as to what function they are to provide; a mission management module configured to provide execute function capabilities; an effects management module configured to provide launching and directing weapons to their target capabilities; a vehicle management module; a situation awareness management module configured to provide correlate sensor data of objects, threats, targets, geographic points of interest that the pilot requires in the immediate environment; a communications management module; an information management module configured to provide a database of intelligence-related data; a middleware module configured to interface with the sensor management module, the mission management module, the effects management module, the vehicle management module, the situation awareness management module, the communications management module, and the information management module. | 12-31-2009 |
James M. Carroll, Allen, TX US
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| 20110267154 | HIGH POWER RF SWITCH WITH ACTIVE DEVICE SIZE TAPERING - In an improved T/R switch configuration of a radio transceiver, the sizes of active switches coupled in series between the receive port and the common port are tapered such that the voltage referenced to ground across the active devices of the T/R switch is more evenly distributed among the switches which increases the power handling capability of that path. According to one embodiment of the present invention, an RF switch includes a plurality of first switches coupled in series between a transmit port and a common port for transmitting an RF signal, and a plurality of second switches coupled in series between a receive port and the common port. At least two of the plurality of second switches have different sizes such that the at least two of the second switches have substantially the same nodal impedance with respect to a frequency of the RF signal and an RF ground. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120068771 | HETEROGENEOUS INTEGRATION OF HARMONIC LOADS AND TRANSISTOR FEEDBACK FOR IMPROVED AMPLIFIER PERFORMANCE - An RF power amplifier device in which the circuit is provided on two separate dies which are attached together vertically. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the RF power amplifier includes a first die including an amplifying circuit for amplifying an RF signal, and a second die including at least one circuit component coupled to the amplifying circuit. The first die is vertically coupled to the second die, and the second die may be a flip chip and include harmonic loads and/or feedback circuit. | 03-22-2012 |
John Lee Carroll, Dalhart, TX US
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| 20100193239 | Solid Circuitry Pre-wired Electrical Safety Box - A safety box to provide an electrical connection may include a main housing which may include a circuit panel having a terminal to accept an end of an electrical wire, an electrical device to connect to the circuit panel and which the connection between the circuit panel and the electrical device may be covered by nonconductive protective sleeve and a detachable auxiliary housing for connecting an electric wire to the terminal of the main housing. | 08-05-2010 |
Mark Thomas Carroll, Katy, TX US
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| 20090194287 | INDUCTION HEATERS USED TO HEAT SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS - A heating system for a subsurface formation includes an elongated electrical conductor located in the subsurface formation. The electrical conductor extends between at least a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact. A ferromagnetic conductor at least partially surrounds and at least partially extends lengthwise around the electrical conductor. The electrical conductor, when energized with time-varying electrical current, induces sufficient electrical current flow in the ferromagnetic conductor such that the ferromagnetic conductor resistively heats to a temperature of at least about 300° C. | 08-06-2009 |
Michael M. Carroll, Missouri City, TX US
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| 20100016089 | Proposed Running Track Design for Fairer 200 M and 400 M Races - The present invention is directed to a system and method for conducting a more fair race around an oval track by having runners in each lane run equal arc angles. Such a configuration eliminates the disproportionate effect of centrifugal force on competitors running in different lanes. Embodiments of the invention provide for the addition of a straight section to a standard oval track extending from a curved section perpendicular to the existing straightaway section. Runners in each lane start at staggered locations on the straight section. The staggered starting locations are chosen such that each runner travels an equal distance from the starting location to a common finish line. A single straight section may be employed to conduct races covering the entire length and half the length of the oval track or two straight sections may be employed to allow finishes for both races at a common finish line. | 01-21-2010 |
Monty B. Carroll, League City, TX US
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| 20120085176 | ANALOG STRAIN GAUGE CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR SPACE ENVIRONMENT - Provided herein are circuitry, a system and a method for conditioning an analog strain gauge signal in real time in the space environment. The circuitry and system provide means of modulating an excitation waveform input signal which in conjunction with a mechanical load applied to the analog strain gauge generate a modulated strain gauge output signal which is subsequently demodulated as the conditioned analog strain gauge signal. Using spread spectrum modulation on the sensor excitation waveform input signal allows operation without generating high levels of EMI. Subsequent demodulation of the sensor output signal in synchrony with amplitude modulating the sensor excitation waveform input signal provides a conditioned strain gauge signal that is a continuous representation of the load at the strain gauge in real time. Also provided is a method of monitoring a docking maneuver in a space environment. | 04-12-2012 |
Paul E. Carroll, Houston, TX US
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| 20100017139 | Low-power satellite-timed seismic data acquisition system - A recording system and method for conducting seismic surveys including cordless battery-operated digital recorders, each employing an integral global positioning system receiver that is only periodically enabled for the purpose of establishing synchronized acquisition clock signals among all the recorders. The satellite receiver adjustment cycle is varied depending on past acquisition clock accuracy and temperature changes. A time stamp is recorded with the digitized seismic data in non-volatile memory. The memory is sized to allow extended periods of operation. Each recorder preferably includes a low-power system timer that may be used as a timer to remotely turn on and off the recorders according to a pre-programmed schedule to conserve power when the system is not in use. Electronic components are idled or de-energized when not needed. | 01-21-2010 |
Paul Lloyd Hawes Carroll, Lakeway, TX US
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| 20100017702 | Asynchronous Partial Page Updates Based On Dynamic Dependency Calculation - A system and method for asynchronously updating a web page or web pages displayed on a computer. The method receives from the computer an event message that is generated as a response to an action by a user to change an object displayed on the web page. The method creates a dynamic dependency graph having a root node, and child nodes that depend upon the root node, and adds the object that generated the event message, or a reference to the object, to the dependency graph as the root node. In addition, the child nodes may add other child nodes. The method receives context information for other objects displayed on the web page, when a dependency exists between the object and the other objects. The method adds the other objects, or references to the other objects, to the dependency graph as the child nodes. The method traverses the dependency graph and sends update requests to the web page or web pages displayed on the computer, wherein the update requests are sent to the object associated with the root node, and the other objects associated with the child nodes. | 01-21-2010 |
Tianay Carroll, Coppell, TX US
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| 20100199352 | CONTROL AUTOMATION TOOL - A control automation tool (“CAT”) is configured for supporting discrete management of controls and their corresponding metrics. The control automation tool includes a software application connected with, stored on, and executed by one or more relational, closed-loop data repositories and computer systems. The use and maturation of a control within an organization depends on management of operational performance and expenses, which the CAT assists through lean project management, effective implementation of action plans and financial functions. Further, people resources, organizational hierarchy and access management functions are used to support mapping of controls arranged by organizational unit and support access permissions that are consistent with appropriate data management. The CAT also provides transparency and meaning to control and metric status and relevant data regarding controls and their associated metrics and is configured for ease of control and metric management via the CAT interface. | 08-05-2010 |