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Charles Joyner, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20090034976 | Maintaining Correlated Virtual Data Streams Through a Network - Embodiments of the invention are described in which correlated virtual data streams are managed within an optical network connection. In certain embodiments of the invention, a client signal is allocated across a plurality of transport wavelength channels according to various transposition methods. The assignment of portions of the client signal to corresponding wavelengths may depend on various factors including channel utilization within the transport network and skew characteristics between particular wavelengths. | 02-05-2009 |
Charles H. Joyner, Haleiwa, HI US
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| 20110243556 | TRANSCEIVER PHTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - The present invention provides for a transceiver comprising a transmitter portion and a receiver portion. The transmitter portion includes a laser, the laser providing an optical signal having one of a plurality of wavelengths. The optical signal from the laser is modulated to create a first wavelength-division multiplexed signal at an output of the transceiver. The optical signal from the laser is also used by a demultiplexer to demultiplexer a second wavelength-division multiplexed signal at an input of the transceiver. The use of the optical signal from the laser in both modulation and demodulation of wavelength-division multiplexed signals results in a transceiver having fewer discrete components resulting in a compact design and reduced costs. | 10-06-2011 |
Danny C. Joyner, Lake Worth, FL US
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| 20090109064 | Simplified self-powered attitude survival indicator - This simplified self powered aircraft attitude survival indicator is easily and readily transportable from one aircraft to another and provides a simple indicator which gives a visual indication of aircraft attitude and alarms when the aircraft is in a dangerous attitude. The aircraft attitude indicator includes a housing containing a power source, multiple attitude sensors, and at least one piezoelectric alarm, and a front panel display with an arrangement of light emitting elements (electric bulbs or LEDs) providing visual attitude indicators. | 04-30-2009 |
David Joyner, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20090296590 | Method and Apparatus for Emulating Network Devices - Methods, apparatuses, data structures, and computer readable media are disclosed that represent network devices with encapsulated protocol stacks communicating via a common physical port. The encapsulated protocol stacks include variable combinations of a multiple encapsulation protocols. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100061378 | Method and Apparatus for Emulating Network Devices - Methods, apparatuses, data structures, and computer readable media are disclosed that perform emulated processing of packets communicated via a physical port between emulated network devices and real network devices. The emulated processing performs forward equivalence class classification on the packets. The forward equivalence class classification varies with the contents of the packets, and subsequent to the forward equivalence class classification the emulated processing varies with particular successful classifications resulting from the forward equivalence class classification. | 03-11-2010 |
Jennifer Joyner, Clovis, CA US
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| 20080244409 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURING A VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SOURCE - A method of controlling a video source in a video surveillance system having a video source connected by a network to a workstation having a graphical user interface for enabling a user to control the video source comprising the steps of providing a video analysis program for analyzing the video images generated by the video source before the video images are transmitted over the network, providing a file containing the user interface controls for the graphical user interface and the parameters for configuring the video analysis program; storing the file in memory, downloading the file to the workstation at run time and enabling a user to configure the video analysis program by interacting with the graphical user interface. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080309760 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A VIDEO SURVEILLANCE CAMERA - A method of controlling a video surveillance camera comprising the steps of creating a first camera control to cause the camera to perform one of the control functions from a group of control functions comprising pan, tilt, zoom, and focus, storing the first camera control in memory, providing a video analysis module for analyzing the video images generated by the camera, and associating the first camera control with the video analysis module so that the video analysis module analyzes the video images generated by the camera when the first camera control is implemented. | 12-18-2008 |
Jennifer L. Joyner, Clovis, CA US
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| 20100245584 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING A ZONE OF INTEREST IN A VIDEO DISPLAY - A method of creating a zone of interest in a video scene comprising the steps of capturing a video scene, transmitting a captured video scene over a network, receiving a captured video scene from the network, enabling a user to identify a portion of a captured video scene to be a zone of interest, replicating the portion of the captured video scene identified by the user as a zone of interest, rendering the video scene in a first window, and rendering the replicated portion of the captured video scene in a second window independent of the first window. | 09-30-2010 |
Lee Joyner, Florence, SC US
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| 20090004022 | Grille interchanging method and apparatus - According to some embodiments of the invention, an appliance having a removable grille includes: a lip located on the appliance having a hook shape; and a hook shaped end on the grille, the lip and hook shaped end dimensioned to allow the grille to substantially pivot with respect to the appliance when the hook shaped end on the grille and the hook shaped lip are engaged with each other. Other embodiments of the invention include a method of mounting a grille on an appliance including: engaging a hook shaped end of the grille with a lip located on the appliance; moving the grille in a substantially pivoting movement with respect to the appliance; and securing the grille to the appliance. | 01-01-2009 |
Michael E. Joyner, Mcgraw, NY US
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| 20090231479 | Image Sensor ADC and CDS per Column - A solid state imager converts analog pixel values to digital form on an arrayed per-column basis. A counter is coupled to an N-bit DAC to produce an analog ramp that varies corresponding to the contents of the counter. A ripple counter is associated with each respective column. A clock or a source of counts at a predetermined sequence supplies clock signals or counts to the counter elements. Column comparators gate the counter elements when the analog ramp equals the pixel value. The counter contents feed a video output bus to produce the digital video signal. Additional black-level readout counters elements can create and store a black level digital value that is subtracted from the pixel value to reduce fixed pattern noise. The counters may employ two's complement arithmetic. An additional array of buffer counter/latches can be employed. Ripple counters can be configured as counters to capture the digital video level, and then as shift registers to clock out the video levels to an output bus. The clock pulses or counts for the DAC counter and for the ripple counters can be at the same or different rates. | 09-17-2009 |
Michael Eugene Joyner, Mcgraw, NY US
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| 20090290043 | Sub-Pixel Array Optical Sensor - Improving the dynamic range of captured images is disclosed by using sub-pixel arrays to capture light at different exposures and generate color pixel outputs for an image in a single frame. Each sub-pixel array can include multiple sub-pixels. The sub-pixels that make up a sub-pixel array can include red (R) sub-pixels, green (G) sub-pixels, blue (B) sub-pixels, and in some embodiments, clear sub-pixels. Those sub-pixel arrays having clear sub-pixels effectively have a higher exposure level and can capture low-light scenes (for dark areas) better than those sub-pixel arrays without clear sub-pixels. Each sub-pixel array can produce a color pixel output that is a combination of the outputs of the sub-pixels in the sub-pixel array. Each sub-pixel in a sub-pixel array can have the same exposure time, or in some embodiments, individual sub-pixels within a sub-pixel array can have different exposure times to improve the overall dynamic range even more. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090290052 | Color Pixel Pattern Scheme for High Dynamic Range Optical Sensor - The use of a Bayer pattern array in digital image sensors to enhance the dynamic range of the sensors is disclosed. Each Bayer pattern in the array can include three different pixels having a first exposure, and a fourth pixel (which is the same color as one of the other pixels in the array) having a second exposure. The dynamic range of the Bayer pattern array can be enhanced by using different exposure times for the pixels. Each pixel can capture only one channel (i.e. either red (R), green (G) or blue (B) light). Interpolation of neighboring pixels, including those having different exposure times, can enable the pixels in the Bayer pattern array to generate missing color information and effectively become a color pixel, and can allow the Bayer pattern array to have a higher dynamic range. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100149393 | INCREASING THE RESOLUTION OF COLOR SUB-PIXEL ARRAYS - Increasing the resolution of digital imagers is disclosed by sampling an image using diagonally oriented color sub-pixel arrays, and creating missing pixels from the sampled image data. A first method maps the diagonal color imager pixels to every other orthogonal display pixel. The missing display pixels can be computed by interpolating data from adjacent color imager pixels, and averaging color information from neighboring display pixels. This averaging can be done either by weighting the surrounding pixels equally, or by applying weights to the surrounding pixels based on intensity information. A second method utilizes the captured color imager sub-pixel data instead of interpolation. Missing color pixels for orthogonal displays can be obtained directly from the sub-pixel arrays formed between the row color pixels in the imager. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110205384 | VARIABLE ACTIVE IMAGE AREA IMAGE SENSOR - Embodiments of the invention provide a variable active image area. Sub-pixels are arranged into a variable selection group, which comprises a pixel group. Sub-pixels of the pixel group can belong to a plurality of selection subgroups. A selector is configured to select a combination of one or more selection subgroups to provide variable sub-pixel selection. Variable sub-pixel selection can vary different aspects of a variable active image area (e.g., location, size, shape). Varying these aspects can lead to greater flexibility in alignment and calibration considerations. Selecting only some of all the sub-pixels can lead to less processing and lower power consumption. A plurality of sub-pixel values can be processed into one pixel group value. Variable sub-pixel selection for different variable selection groups can be independent. Holding circuitry can hold unused or non-selected sub-pixels in a reset condition to reduce blooming. | 08-25-2011 |
Randall W. Joyner, Union, CT US
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| 20090033947 | Method for repeatable optical determination of object geometry dimensions and deviations - A method for inspecting geometrical shapes of objects to determine selected dimensions thereof based on data characterizing such objects obtained through stereoscopic photographs taken by a pair of cameras with fields of view intersecting to thereby provide a photographic event measurement volume that includes at least a portion of each of such objects being photographed. The method involves using previously specified procedures to check on the cameras performance consistency in photographing from different positions, preparing the object to be inspected including providing reference point targets thereon, scanning that object with the cameras from different camera pair positions, processing the resulting data to represent the scan basis geometrical shape of the object, and orient it to compare with the dimensional specifications therefor. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090089020 | Method of inspecting turbine internal cooling features using non-contact scanners - A method of inspecting an internal feature of a gas turbine component includes removing a portion of the turbine component to expose the internal feature, treating the surfaces of the internal feature to provide the surfaces with a substantially uniform coloration, generating an electronic model of the internal feature, analyzing the electronic model generated with reference to a nominal electronic model, and providing an output based on the analysis of the electronic model generated. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090161122 | Targeted Artifacts and Methods for Evaluating 3-D Coordinate System Measurement Accuracy of Optical 3-D Measuring Systems using Such Targeted Artifacts - A method for evaluating three-dimensional (3-D) coordinate system measurement accuracy of an optical 3-D measuring system using targeted artifacts is provided. In this regard, an exemplary embodiment of a method for evaluating 3-D coordinate system measurement accuracy using targeted artifacts comprises: taking a series of measurements from different positions and orientations using target dots on a targeted artifact with an optical 3-D measuring system; and calculating measurement errors using the series of measurements. An exemplary embodiment of a targeted artifact used with the method includes a base and target dots located on the base. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090163390 | Artifacts, Methods of Creating Such Artifacts and Methods of using Such Artifacts - Artifacts, methods of creating such artifacts and methods of using such artifacts are provided. In this regard, an exemplary embodiment of a method for creating an artifact for quantifying measurement accuracy of non-contact sensors included in optical three-dimensional (3-D) measuring systems, comprises: fabricating an artifact using a base material; and coating the artifact with an approximately uniform coating of dry film lubricant. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090299690 | Scanner based optical inspection system - A method for measuring dimensions between selected points on a side of interest in objects selected for measurement by an optical measuring system comprising a flatbed scanner and a connected computer system through acquiring a reference image to provide corresponding image distance errors; and also acquiring a measurement object image. Deviation curves are provided as the basis for determining deviation errors in the measurement object image. Corrected measurement object image distances are formed through combining the deviation errors in the measurement object image distances with the corresponding measurement object image. These corrected measurement object image distances are used to determine distances between chosen pairs of those selected locations. | 12-03-2009 |
Reece Joyner, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110252134 | STORAGE CAPACITY PLANNING - A system and methods for capacity planning of electronic systems storage are provided. Features include a non-invasive data discovery and collection mechanism, an adaptive grouping mechanism, a flexible analysis mechanism, predictive modeling and forecasting mechanisms, and a business metric and correlation mechanism. A discovery engine that ascertains the availability of collectable entities. A collection engine in turn gathers information from and about entities discovered by the discovery engine. A grouping module groups together entities according to parameters specified by the user. An analysis and forecasting module allows a user to create, modify and save forecast scenarios from which a model is generated by a modeling module. Correlations can be identified between specified key business metrics and historical data. Once a model has been created, a forecast is generated and can then be analyzed using Bold Freehand Extrapolation, time-series analysis, and business trend-based forecasting. | 10-13-2011 |
Richard Joyner, Palatine, IL US
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| 20110019593 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING BETWEEN AN AD-HOC CONFERENCE MODE AND AN INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTED CONFERENCE MODE - Devices that are enabled to communicate with each other via an ad hoc conference mode and an infrastructure supported conference mode, are provided with processing capabilities that can allow them to evaluate one or more resources required to support an ad hoc conference communication session and/or one or more quality metrics associated with the ad hoc conference communication session, and determine whether one or more resources or metrics are outside optimal operating parameters. If so, the processing logic can initiate a transition from the ad hoc conference communication session to an infrastructure supported conference communication session hosted at a conference server. This way, the devices can drop the ad hoc conference communication session when one or more of the resources or metrics are outside optimal operating parameters, so that one of the devices does not need to mix communication information streams (CISs) from the devices, generate a plurality of conferenced communication information streams (CCISs), and transmit a unique one of the conferenced communication information streams (CCISs) to the other devices. | 01-27-2011 |
Richard K. Joyner, Meridian, MS US
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| 20090304435 | REMOVABLE RIVETS AND RELATED METHODS - A rivet assembly includes a tube with first and second ends and a spiral thread formed on an inner surface extending from the first end to a first axial extent, and a bolt formed to engage the tube thread to a second axial extent less than the length of the tube. | 12-10-2009 |
Robert Dale Joyner, Norman, OK US
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| 20090178886 | Ladder stabilizer - A ladder stabilizer for reducing slippage by the bottom portion of a straight or extension ladder placed on a ladder surface has a left hook portion for engaging the left rail of the ladder, a right hook portion for engaging the right rail of the ladder, and a bent nose portion connecting the left hook portion and the right hook portion. The left hook portion and the right hook portion are spread for installation on the left and right ladder rails, respectively, with the bent nose portion extending downwardly between the ladder rails from the left hook portion and the right hook portion, then return to the spring-biased normal position following installation. With the ladder stabilizer positioned with the bent nose portion touching the ladder surface, a force applied against the bent nose portion downwardly and toward the ladder frictionally biases the left hook portion in place around the left ladder rail, frictionally biases the right hook portion in place around the right ladder rail, and frictionally biases the bent nose portion of the ladder stabilizer against the ladder surface, thereby resisting slippage of the ladder on the ladder surface. | 07-16-2009 |
S. Mike Joyner, Germantown Hills, IL US
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| 20090138322 | Method and system for continuous improvement in the production of products - A method of continuous improvement in the production of products within an organization is provided. The method includes defining a plurality of organizational principles that apply to the organization. The method also includes defining a plurality of practices to enable the plurality of organizational principles. Each of the practices is associated with one or more metrics for performance measurement. The method also includes receiving an input from at least one member of the organization. The input includes a proposal to change at least one portion of the organization's operation. The method also includes determining whether a change will be formulated in response to the proposal to change. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090138334 | Method and system for production of products - A method of improvement in the production of products within an organization is provided. The method includes identifying at least one waste within the organization. The method also includes defining at least one organizational principle. The method also includes defining at least one practice to enable the at least one organizational principle. The at least one practice is associated with at least one metric for performance measurement. The method also includes monitoring the at least one practice using the at least one metric. The method also includes implementing at least one change to the organization's operation for reduction of the at least one waste based on the monitoring. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090144134 | Method and system for active process improvement in the production of products - A method of problem analysis within an organization having one or more production levels is provided. The method includes defining a plurality of organizational principles that apply to the organization. The method also includes defining a plurality of practices to enable the plurality of organizational principles. Each of the practices is associated with at least one metric for performance measurement. The method also includes displaying each metric at a display at one of the production levels. The method also includes enabling a meeting between two or more organization personnel concerning at least one metric. The meeting is to identify a problem associated with the at least one metric. | 06-04-2009 |
William Joyner, Tarboro, NC US
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| 20080219330 | Digital subscriber line (DSL) tracking system - Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) concentrating systems and other equipment from various manufacturers may be tracked and monitored with a single DSL tracking tool. The DSL tracking tool functions as part of a system of computing devices and databases with various user interfaces. The DSL tracking tool can perform analyses and generate reports about DSL devices, DSL sites, DSL concentrating systems, and routers to aid service providers in provisioning and maintaining DSL equipment. | 09-11-2008 |