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Charles J. Reynolds, Greenville, NC US
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20130136776 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HEPATITIS C VIRUS - Disclosed herein are a composition and unit dosage form for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection comprising GS-7977 and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, as well as methods for making said composition and unit dosage form. Also disclosed herein is a method of treating a subject, preferably a human, infected with hepatitis C virus, said method comprising administering to the subject for a time period an effective amount of GS-7977 and an effective amount of ribavirin. In one aspect, the method comprises administering to the subject an interferon-free treatment regimen comprising an effective amount of GS-7977 and an effective amount of ribavirin. In a particular aspect, the method is sufficient to produce an undetectable amount of HCV RNA in the subject for at least 12 weeks after the end of the time period. | 05-30-2013 |
20150150896 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HEPATITIS C VIRUS - Disclosed herein are a composition and unit dosage form for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection comprising GS-7977 and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, as well as methods for making said composition and unit dosage form. Also disclosed herein is a method of treating a subject, preferably a human, infected with hepatitis C virus, said method comprising administering to the subject for a time period an effective amount of GS-7977 and an effective amount of ribavirin. In one aspect, the method comprises administering to the subject an interferon-free treatment regimen comprising an effective amount of GS-7977 and an effective amount of ribavirin. In a particular aspect, the method is sufficient to produce an undetectable amount of HCV RNA in the subject for at least 12 weeks after the end of the time period. | 06-04-2015 |
Dale Reynolds, Durham, NC US
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20080215505 | Car wash communication, fund transfer, control system and method - A method of controlling one or more self service vacuums, dispensers, fragrance machines, shampoo machines, cleaning systems or car wash systems comprising a radio frequency transceiver or module. This method incorporates an RF or radio frequency receiver, transmitter or transceiver. The system has the capability of configuring the various dispensing systems to change pricing and operation. Processing of the various payment methods include coin, currency, credit card, debit card gift, card, fleet card, token, flash memory, electronic payment, special keys, scan cards as well as numerous other payment means. One embodiment is performed over a secure RF system. | 09-04-2008 |
David J. Reynolds, Durham, NC US
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20090041839 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PAIN - The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising an allosteric adenosine A | 02-12-2009 |
James D. Reynolds, Durham, NC US
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20110003012 | TREATING PATIENTS WITH SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGE - A method for attenuating vasoconstriction in a patient with subarachnoid hemorrhage by administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound which mediates an increase of bioactive nitric oxide in blood or tissue in the subarachnoid space to cause vasodilation in cerebral, carotid and basilar arteries after the administration of the compound, and wherein the administration of the compound does not reduce mean arterial blood pressure by more than 10%. | 01-06-2011 |
20140314881 | NOVEL MEDICAL USES FOR NO AND NO DONOR COMPOUNDS - A body part is preserved using nitric oxide and/or a nitric oxide donor that does not directly release nitric oxide or a red blood cell nitrosylating agent, preferably ethyl nitrite to facilitate oxygen supply. A subject at risk for developing high altitude illness is administered a red blood nitrosylating agent in gaseous form that does not directly release nitric oxide, preferably ethyl nitrite. | 10-23-2014 |
James Stuart Reynolds, Louisburg, NC US
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20140028853 | DUAL CAMERA DIGITAL VIDEO COMPARATOR FOR FORENSIC EVIDENCE - A digital video comparator comprising a plurality of cameras and lenses for the comparison of forensic evidence configured to allow a user to view forensic evidence with a continuous video feed, capture images, and/or enhance the views through the use of incorporated lighting and matching filters. The images from the cameras may be viewed side-by-side in a display with independent controls for each image stream. | 01-30-2014 |
Jason Adam Reynolds, High Point, NC US
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20140376538 | PORTABLE SYSTEM FOR INSTITUTIONAL TELEPHONE SERVICE PROVISION - One exemplary embodiment provides a device comprising: a connection panel configured to accept a removable connection to a telephone of a controlled access residential institution; a network router connected to the connection panel and configured to connect to a remote network; and an access and security module connected to the network router and configured to control access by the telephone to telephone services provided by accessing a remote call processing center via the remote network. The connection panel, the network router, and access and security module can be at least partially enclosed within a portable enclosure. The device may further comprise a power distribution unit within the enclosure and connected to provide power to the network router and to the access and security module. | 12-25-2014 |
Jason M. Reynolds, Charlotte, NC US
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20100057183 | MEDICAL APPLIANCE OPTICAL DELIVERY AND DEPLOYMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices for allowing a user to deploy a stent in an anatomical lumen of a patient. For example, one embodiment is directed to a device including a longitudinally extending inner tubular member and a longitudinally extending outer tubular member that are longitudinally and axially displaceable relative to one another. The outer tubular member includes at least one longitudinally extending channel formed between the exterior and interior diameter of the outer tubular member. In addition, the device includes a handle configured to displace the outer tubular member and inner tubular member relative to each other in response to user intervention and a stop configured to coaxially engage the handle to form a safety mechanism. Displaceability of the outer tubular member and inner tubular member relative to each other is limited by the safety mechanism to a predetermined threshold. | 03-04-2010 |
20100173066 | COATED STENT WITH GEOMETRY DETERMINATED FUNCTIONALITY AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention, in an exemplary embodiment, provides a stent, which combines many of the excellent characteristics of both silicone and metal stents while eliminating the undesirable ones. In particular, a principal objective in accordance with the present invention is to provide a family of stents where the relative hardness/softness of regions of the stent can differ from other regions of the stent to provide additional patient comfort and resistance to compression forces. Exemplary embodiments provide a stent that is coated in a manner that limits the amount of coating surface area that is in direct contact with the target lumen. In particular, a covered stent is provided that is coated internally such that the outer scaffolding surface of the stent is raised from the outer surface of the coating. To this end, cilia function is only partially limited and mucociliary clearance is not significantly affected. Moreover, the coating itself has anti-adherent properties such that bacteria, fungi or other microbials cannot colonize the cover in particular and the stent generally. | 07-08-2010 |
20110082392 | LUMEN-MEASURING DEVICES AND METHOD - The present invention provides a lumen measuring device and method that allows the user to calculate the exact length and diameter of a suitable interventional prosthesis as well as the height and length of stenosis during the same exploratory procedure. | 04-07-2011 |
Jason R. Reynolds, Charlotte, NC US
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20090319021 | BIFURCATED MEDICAL APPLIANCE DELIVERY APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present invention, in preferred embodiments, provides delivery and deployment apparatuses for bifurcated stents capable of comfortably cradling the corina of bifurcated target tissue between the arms of the bifurcated stent as each arm of the bifurcated stent is delivered to a respective side branch. In particular, a family of apparatuses is provided that may be indicated for vascular and non-vascular intervention. | 12-24-2009 |
Jeffrey S. Reynolds, Durham, NC US
John E. Reynolds, Winston-Salem, NC US
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20100319706 | Surgical Head Support Adapter - A planar support assembly for use with a patient body support, an extension support assembly, and a plurality of interchangeable head supports is provided. The extension support assembly is releasably mounted on a portion of the patient body support such that the extension support assembly extends outwardly from the patient body support. The planar support assembly includes a generally planar support configured to releasably attach to an end of the extension support assembly opposite the patient body support. The planar support is configured to receive and support one of a plurality of interchangeable head supports, and the planar support is adjustable with respect to the patient body support in two or more dimensions. | 12-23-2010 |
Johnny Reynolds, Greensboro, NC US
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20100113269 | CONTROLLED RELEASE GRANULES - The present invention relates to a controlled release granule technology, methods of preparing such a granule and methods for using the granule in the control of pests. | 05-06-2010 |
Johnny D. Reynolds, Greensboro, NC US
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20110189294 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - A formulated composition suitable for controlling or preventing pathogenic damage in a plant comprising (A) at least one solid active ingredient having a water solubility of at most 100 μg/litre at 25° C. at neutral pH, in an amount of at least 1 weight %, based on the total weight of the formulated composition, (B) at least one non-ionic surface active compound having a hydrophile-lipophile balance (HLB) of between 10 and 18, one or more customary formulation auxiliaries, and water; wherein active ingredient (A) is suspended or dispersed in the water, the weight ratio of surface active compound (B) to active ingredient (A) is in the range of from 1.5 to 15.0, provided the minimum amount of surface active compound (B) is at least 6 weight %, based on the total weight of the formulated composition. Also a method of improving pesticide residue levels in agriculture. | 08-04-2011 |
20110245079 | STABILIZED PESTICIDAL GRANULES - The present invention provides a stabilized pesticidal composition comprising at least one granular substrate material containing at least one metal chelate of 2-(2′-nitro-4′-methylsulphonylbenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione, a method of producing a stabilized granular pesticidal composition which comprises incorporating a metal chelate of 2-(2′-nitro-4′-methylsulphonylbenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione in to or on to a granular substrate material; and a method of killing or controlling weeds or unwanted vegetation (without damaging beneficial plants and or seeds) which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of the stabilized granular pesticide composition of the invention to the foliage, tissue or locus of the weeds or unwanted vegetation. | 10-06-2011 |
20120021913 | TURF SAFE GRANULAR HERBICIDE FORMULATIONS - The present invention relates to a method for controlling weeds in turfgrass without causing significant damage to the turfgrass, and a composition for the same. | 01-26-2012 |
20140162880 | Controlled Release Granules - The present invention relates to a controlled release granule technology, methods of preparing such a granule and methods for using the granule in the control of pests. | 06-12-2014 |
Mathew Reynolds, Durham, NC US
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20150229133 | SUBSCRIPTION BASED MISO AND MIMO WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER - Subscription based multiple-in-put-single-output and multiple-input-multiple-output wireless energy transfer enables selective charging and powering of mobile devices using a plurality of spatially distributed transmitters that are synchronized under the control of a transmitter controller. Amplitude, phase, and frequency of each transmitter is controlled to promote or deny the transfer of energy to particular mobile devices or positions through optimization techniques based on the incident power level at each mobile device subscribing to the system. Measurements related to the incident power level may be directly provided by the mobile device or the incident power is remotely determined through analysis of backscatter gains. | 08-13-2015 |
Matt Reynolds, Chapel Hills, NC US
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20140265885 | MULTIPLE POWER OUTPUTS GENERATED FROM A SINGLE CURRENT SOURCE - A system includes a power converter that is configured to supply current to a plurality of output loads connected in series. At least one of the output loads is connected in parallel with a switch that switches in accordance with a duty cycle. The duty cycle may be set in accordance with a predetermined current ratio of average current flow through the output loads. | 09-18-2014 |
Matthew Reynolds, Durham, NC US
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20100069011 | Methods and Apparatus For Self-Jamming Suppression In A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Reader - A circuit for transmitter-receiver isolation that is useful in a monostatic (combined transmitting and receiving) antenna configuration is shown and described. In addition, methods and systems are shown for automatically adjusting the circuit in response to changes in antenna configuration, external signal reflectors, and jamming energy (e.g., self jammer energy) by adjusting the circuit to tune out these sources of jammer energy to yield an increase in RFID reader receiver sensitivity when compared to measurements of the receiver sensitivity when the jammer energy is not present. | 03-18-2010 |
20130335256 | METAMATERIAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Compressive imaging captures images in compressed form, where each sensor does not directly correspond with a pixel, as opposed to standard image capture techniques. This can lead to faster image capture rates due to lower I/O bandwidth requirements, and avoids the need for image compression hardware, as the image is captured in compressed form. Measuring the transformation of an emitted multimodal signal is one method of compressive imaging. Metamaterial antennas and transceivers are well suited for both emitting and receiving multimodal signals, and are thus prime candidates for compressive imaging. | 12-19-2013 |
20140066737 | SENSOR FOR MONITORING A CONDITION OF A PATIENT - A sensor may include a substrate having a sensing portion defining a sensor thereon and a circuit mounting portion defining at least one electrically conductive pad that is electrically connected to the sensor. The sensor may be configured to produce a signal indicative of a condition of the patient. An anisotropic medium may be disposed on the circuit mounting portion and may be electrically conductive in a direction through the medium and electrically insulating in directions along the medium. An electrical circuit may be mechanically mounted to the circuit mounting portion of the first substrate via the anisotropic medium with at least one electrically conductive terminal juxtaposed over the at least one electrically conductive pad. The anisotropic medium may establish local electrical contact between the at least one electrically conductive terminal and the at least one electrically conductive pad. | 03-06-2014 |
20150030256 | MULTI-SENSOR COMPRESSIVE IMAGING - Multi-sensor compressive imaging systems can include an imaging component (such an an RF, microwave, or mmW metamaterial surface antenna) and an auxialiary sensing component (such as an EO/IR sensor). In some approaches, the auxiliary sensing component includes a structured light sensor configured to identify the location or posture of an imaging target within a field of view of the imaging component. In some approaches, a reconstructed RF, microwave, or mmW image may be combined with a visual image of a region of interest to provide a multi-spectral representation of the region of interest. | 01-29-2015 |
Matthew C. Reynolds, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20140252967 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING APPARATUS AND CIRCUITS INCLUDING LED SEGMENTS CONFIGURED FOR TARGETED SPECTRAL POWER DISTRIBUTION AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A dimmable solid state lighting apparatus can include a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) segments including a first LED segment that can have a targeted spectral power distribution for light emitted from the apparatus that is different than spectral power distributions for other LED segments included in the plurality of LED segments. An LED segment selection circuit can be configured to selectively control current through the plurality of LED segments to shift the light emitted by the apparatus to the targeted spectral power distribution responsive to dimming input. | 09-11-2014 |
20150271888 | THREE-WAY SOLID-STATE LIGHT BULB - A three-way solid-state light bulb is disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention provide power supply circuitry that allows a solid-state lamp or light bulb to work in a manner similar to that of a common three-way incandescent light bulb. The power supply can selectively receive the input voltage, usually AC line voltage, on first and second input terminals. In some embodiments, a control circuit is operable to influence a feedback loop by diverting current and/or in some cases alter a current sense resistance in accordance with the selective presence of the voltage at the first and second inputs. The light output of the solid-state emitter or solid-state emitters in the bulb is set in accordance with a selective presence of the input voltage. | 09-24-2015 |
20150292686 | LED LAMP - A lamp comprises an interior space and a base. An enclosure may be connected to the base to enclose the interior space. At least one LED board divides the interior space into a plurality of sectors. A LED is located in each sector in the enclosure operable to emit light when energized through an electrical path from the base. Light from the LED is reflected by a wall of the sector to create a reflected light source. | 10-15-2015 |
Matthew S. Reynolds, Durham, NC US
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20090072985 | Detecting actuation of electrical devices using electrical noise over a power line - Activity sensing in the home has a variety of important applications, including healthcare, entertainment, home automation, energy monitoring and post-occupancy research studies. Many existing systems for detecting occupant activity require large numbers of sensors, invasive vision systems, or extensive installation procedures. Disclosed is an approach that uses a single plug-in sensor to detect a variety of electrical events throughout the home. This sensor detects the electrical noise on residential power lines created by the abrupt switching of electrical devices and the noise created by certain devices while in operation. Machine learning techniques are used to recognize electrically noisy events such as turning on or off a particular light switch, a television set, or an electric stove. The system has been tested to evaluate system performance over time and in different types of houses. Results indicate that various electrical events can be learned and classified with accuracies ranging from 85-90%. | 03-19-2009 |
20100134290 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RFID TAG PLACEMENT - Systems and methods for placing RFID tags on objects are shown and described. The method includes scanning an object and analyzing one or more reflected signals from the to determine a suggested location for placement of an RFID tag. The scan can be accomplished using a scanning device having an antenna that operates in the near field of the object to measure at least one RF property of the reflected signal from the object. | 06-03-2010 |
20100288468 | Motion Detecting Device, Method of Providing the Same, and Method of Detecting Movement - In some embodiments, a motion detecting device is configured to detect whether one or more movement events have occurred. The motion detecting device can include: (a) a processing module configured to run on a computational unit; and (b) a sensing device having: (1) one or more pressure sensors configured to provide two or more pressure measurements; and (2) a transmitter electrically coupled to the one or more pressure sensors and configured to transmit the two or more pressure measurements to the computational unit. The processing module is configured to use the two or more pressure measurements to determine whether the one or more movement events have occurred. The sensing device can be configured to be placed in at least one of ductwork of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system or an air handler of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 11-18-2010 |
20110028093 | Bluetooth Proximity Detection System and Method of Interacting With One or More Bluetooth Devices - Some embodiments teach an apparatus for determining a proximity of one or more first Bluetooth devices. The apparatus can include: (a) at least one Bluetooth base station with (1) a Bluetooth transmitter configured to transmit one or more service discovery requests to the one or more first Bluetooth devices; and (2) a Bluetooth receiver configured to receive one or more responses from the one or more first Bluetooth devices to the one or more service discovery requests; and (b) a computational module configured to run on one or more processors and further configured to determine one or more approximate distances between the at least one Bluetooth base station and the one or more first Bluetooth devices based on the one or more responses from the one or more first Bluetooth devices. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 02-03-2011 |
20110282596 | Apparatus Configured to Detect Gas Usage, Method of Providing Same, and Method of Detecting Gas Usage - In some embodiments, an apparatus can be configured to detect gas usage. The apparatus can include: (a) a processing module configured to run on a computational unit; and (b) a sensing unit configured to be coupled to a gas regulator, the sensing unit having: (1) at least one acoustic sensor configured to detect two or more acoustic signals produced by the gas regulator and convert the two or more acoustic signals into one or more first data signals; and (2) a transmitter electrically coupled to the at least one acoustic sensor and configured to transmit the one or more first data signals to the computational unit. The processing module is configured to use the one or more first data signals to determine the gas usage. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 11-17-2011 |
20120068692 | Systems and Methods for Measuring Electrical Power Usage in a Structure and Systems and Methods of Calibrating the Same - Some embodiments can concern a method of using a power consumption measurement device. The power consumption measurement device can be mechanically coupled to a surface of a circuit breaker box overlying at least part of one or more main electrical supply conductors for an electrical power infrastructure of a structure. The method can include: determining one or more first magnetic field readings from the one or more main electrical supply conductors using one or more sensors in the power consumption measurement device; after determining the one or more first magnetic field readings, electrically coupling a first calibration load to the electrical power infrastructure; while the first calibration load remains electrically coupled to the electrical power infrastructure, determining one or more second magnetic field readings from the one or more main electrical supply conductors using the one or more sensors in the power consumption measurement device; calibrating the power consumption measurement device using at least in part the one or more first magnetic field readings and the one or more second magnetic field readings, after calibrating the power consumption measurement device, determining one or more third magnetic field readings from the one or more main electrical supply conductors using the one or more sensors in the power consumption measurement device; and determining an electrical power used by the electrical power infrastructure of the structure using at least the one or more third magnetic field readings and the one or more calibration coefficients. Calibrating the power consumption measurement device can include determining one or more first calibration coefficients for the power consumption measurement device using at least in part the one or more first magnetic field readings and the one or more second magnetic field readings. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-22-2012 |
20120072143 | System for Monitoring Electrical Power Usage of a Structure and Method of Same - Some embodiments can teach a system for monitoring usage of electrical power by a structure. The structure can have one or more main electrical power lines that supply the electrical power to a first load in the structure. A portion of the one or more main electrical power lines can run substantially parallel to a first axis. The structure can further have a panel that overlies the portion of the one or more main electrical power lines. The system can include: (a) a current sensor unit configured to be coupled to a portion of a surface of the panel, the current sensor unit having: (a) at least one magnetic field sensor having a length substantially parallel to a second axis, wherein the second axis is substantially perpendicular to the first axis, and the at least one magnetic field sensor is configured to detect a magnetic field generated by the one or more main electrical power lines; and (b) a processing unit configured to run on a processor. The current sensor unit can be configured to produce an output signal based on the magnetic field detected by the at least one magnetic field sensor. The processing unit further can be configured to receive the output signal from the current sensor unit and process the output signal to determine one or more parameters related to the usage of the electrical power by the first load in the structure. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-22-2012 |
20120092142 | Detecting Actuation of Electrical Devices Using Electrical Noise Over a Power Line - Activity sensing in the home has a variety of important applications, including healthcare, entertainment, home automation, energy monitoring and post-occupancy research studies. Many existing systems for detecting occupant activity require large numbers of sensors, invasive vision systems, or extensive installation procedures. Disclosed is an approach that uses a single plug-in sensor to detect a variety of electrical events throughout the home. This sensor detects the electrical noise on residential power lines created by the abrupt switching of electrical devices and the noise created by certain devices while in operation. Machine learning techniques are used to recognize electrically noisy events such as turning on or off a particular light switch, a television set, or an electric stove. The system has been tested to evaluate system performance over time and in different types of houses. Results indicate that various electrical events can be learned and classified with accuracies ranging from 85-90%. | 04-19-2012 |
20120293153 | ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY AND RELATED METHODS - Some embodiments include an improved electric power supply. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are disclosed. | 11-22-2012 |
20130179124 | ELECTRICAL EVENT DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF DETECTING AND CLASSIFYING ELECTRICAL POWER USAGE - Some embodiments can concern an apparatus configured to detect an electrical state of one or more electrical devices. The one or more electrical devices are coupled to an electrical power infrastructure and generate one or more high-frequency electrical signals on the electrical power infrastructure. The apparatus can include: (a) a processing module configured to run on a processor of a computational unit; and (b) a sensing device configured to be coupled to an electrical outlet. The sensing device can have: (a) a data acquisition receiver configured to receive the one or more high-frequency electrical signals via the electrical outlet and convert the one or more high-frequency electrical signals into one or more first data signals when the sensing device is coupled to the electrical outlet. The electrical outlet can be electrically coupled to the electrical power infrastructure. The sensing device is in communication with the computational unit. The processing module is further configured to identify the electrical state of the one or more electrical devices at least in part using the one or more first data signals. The high-frequency electrical signals comprise electrical signals in the ten kilohertz to three megahertz range. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 07-11-2013 |
20130234536 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO CONTROL AMBIENT RF ENERGY FOR WIRELESS DEVICES - A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for controlling radio-frequency (RF) energy for wireless devices. In one embodiment, the method comprises determining to increase radio-frequency (RF) energy available to power a wireless tag and controlling the RF energy delivered to the wireless tag to provide tag energy, using one or more of: a) increasing transmission RF power of one or more wireless communication devices, b) increasing a duty cycle associated with wireless transmissions of one or more wireless communication devices, and c) decreasing path loss of the power to the wireless tag. | 09-12-2013 |
20130238265 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING RADIO-FREQUENCY ENERGY - A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for measuring radio-frequency energy. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises one or more antennas, a wideband radio frequency detector (e.g., a logarithmic amplifier (LogAmp)) coupled to the one or more antennas to measure ambient RF energy, wherein the wideband radio frequency detector has an analog output indicative of RF input power received by the one or more antennas, and an analog-to-digital converter coupled to the wideband radio frequency detector to convert the analog output to a digital value, the digital value being applied to a calibration function, to provide a number representing RF energy. | 09-12-2013 |
20130265140 | LOW POWER RADIO FREQUENCY COMMUNICATION - A method, system and tag for low power radio frequency communication are described. In one embodiment, the RF tag comprises: a radio, an energy harvesting unit operable to convert incident RF energy to direct current (DC), a storage unit to store recovered DC power, one or more sensors for sensing and logging data, and a microcontroller coupled to the energy harvesting and storage units, the one or more sensors and the radio, the microcontroller operable to wake up from a sleep state and cause the radio to communicate, sensed data from at least one of the one or more sensors while powered by energy previously harvested and stored by the energy harvesting and storage unit. | 10-10-2013 |
20130289930 | Motion Detecting Device, Method Of Providing The Same, And Method Of Detecting Movement - In some embodiments, a motion detecting device is configured to detect whether one or more movement events have occurred. The motion detecting device can include: (a) a processing module configured to run on a computational unit; and (b) a sensing device having: (1) one or more pressure sensors configured to provide two or more pressure measurements; and (2) a transmitter electrically coupled to the one or more pressure sensors and configured to transmit the two or more pressure measurements to the computational unit. The processing module is configured to use the two or more pressure measurements to determine whether the one or more movement events have occurred. The sensing device can be configured to be placed in at least one of ductwork of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system or an air handler of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 10-31-2013 |
20140062664 | LOW POWER RADIO FREQUENCY COMMUNICATION - A method, system and tag for low power radio frequency communication is described. In one embodiment, the RF tag comprises: an access point comprising: a first antenna; a first radio coupled to the first antenna; a central processing unit coupled to the first radio; a backscatter adapter coupled to the access point via a wired communication interface, the backscatter adapter comprising a backscatter radio and a second antenna coupled to the backscatter radio for use in communicating with an RF tag in the network via backscatter. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062668 | LOW POWER RADIO FREQUENCY COMMUNICATION - A method, system and tag for low power radio frequency communication is described. In one embodiment, the RF tag comprises: an energy harvesting unit operable to convert incident RF energy to direct current (DC); a storage unit operable to store recovered DC power; one or more sensors for sensing; a backscatter communicator to backscatter energy to communicate; and a microcontroller coupled to the energy harvesting and storage units, the one or more sensors, and the backscatter communicator, the microcontroller operable to wake up from a sleep state and cause the radio to communicate sensed data from at least one of the one or more sensors while powered by energy previously harvested and stored by the energy harvesting and storage unit. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062671 | LOW POWER RADIO FREQUENCY COMMUNICATION - A method, system and tag for low power radio frequency communication is described. In one embodiment, the RF tag comprises: an energy harvesting unit operable to convert incident RF energy to direct current (DC); a storage unit operable to store recovered DC power; a passive wakeup pattern detector operable to generate an interrupt in response to detecting a set of one or more subcarriers; one or more sensors for sensing; a communication mechanism; and a microcontroller coupled to the energy harvesting and storage units, the one or more sensors, and the backscatter communicator, the microcontroller operable to wake up from a sleep state in response to the interrupt and cause the communication mechanism to exchange data wirelessly with another while powered by energy previously harvested and stored by the energy harvesting and storage unit. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062672 | LOW POWER RADIO FREQUENCY COMMUNICATION - A method, system and tag for low power radio frequency communication is described. In one embodiment, the RF tag comprises: an access point coupled to provide access to a network; an RF tag comprising an energy harvesting unit operable to convert incident RF energy to direct current (DC); a storage unit operable to store recovered DC power; a passive wakeup pattern detector operable to generate an interrupt in response to detecting a set of one or more subcarriers; one or more sensors for sensing; a communication mechanism; and a microcontroller coupled to the energy harvesting and storage units, the one or more sensors, and the backscatter communicator, the microcontroller operable to wake up from a sleep state in response to the interrupt and cause the communication mechanism to exchange data wirelessly with another while powered by energy previously harvested and stored by the energy harvesting and storage unit. | 03-06-2014 |
20140070613 | ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY AND RELATED METHODS - Electric power supplies are described herein. Other examples, systems, and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 03-13-2014 |
20140070940 | SENSOR NODES, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR WIRELESSLY TRANSMITTING DATA TO A POWER INFRASTRUCTURE - Apparatuses, sensor nodes, systems and methods for modulating and transmitting sensor data wirelessly to an existing power line network are described. An apparatus may include a microcontroller having an oscillator and an input/output buffer. The microcontroller may process an electrical signal and the input/output buffer may drive a digital signal. The apparatus may include a transmitter utilizing the oscillator and the input/output buffer of the microcontroller. The transmitter may include a resonator coupled to the oscillator and modulation circuitry coupled to the oscillator and resonator. The resonator may modulate a frequency of the oscillator responsive to a modulation signal based on the processed electrical signal. The transmitter may further include an antenna coupled to the input/output buffer of the microcontroller for transmission of the data, and a resonant tank coupled to an output of the input/output buffer to provide an analog signal to the antenna. | 03-13-2014 |
20140072060 | RECEIVER, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR WIRELESSLY RECEIVING DATA FROM A POWER INFRASTRUCTURE - Apparatuses, receivers, systems and methods for receiving data via a power line infrastructure. An exemplary apparatus includes a base station configured to receive a signal from a power line of a structure by coupling to the power line through an electrical outlet. The base station may include an impedance matching circuit configured to match an impedance of the power line of the structure, and a receiver coupled to the impedance matching circuit. The receiver may be configured to demodulate the signal received from the power line of the structure, convert the demodulated signal into a digital signal, and provide the digital signal to a decoder. | 03-13-2014 |
20140085051 | LOW POWER RADIO FREQUENCY COMMUNICATION - A method, system and tag for low power radio frequency communication is described. In one embodiment, the RF tag comprises: an access point comprising: a first antenna; a first radio coupled to the first antenna; a central processing unit coupled to the first radio; a backscatter adapter coupled to the access point via a wired communication interface, the backscatter adapter comprising a backscatter radio and a second antenna coupled to the backscatter radio for use in communicating with an RF tag in the network via backscatter. | 03-27-2014 |
20150091706 | REAL-TIME WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER CONTROL FOR PASSIVE BACKSCATTERING DEVICES - A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for real-time wireless power transfer control. In one embodiment, a system comprises: an RF-energy harvesting sensor tag operable to generate a first backscatter signal and at least one base station operable to deliver RF power to the sensor tag by emitting a first waveform comprising a plurality of subcarriers, wherein the first backscatter signal is generated by the sensor tag by modulated scattering of the first waveform as incident upon the sensor tag, and further wherein the at least one base station subsequently emits a second waveform determined at least in part by a closed-loop feedback control algorithm responsive to measurements of the first backscatter signal. | 04-02-2015 |
20150326280 | RECEIVER, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR WIRELESSLY RECEIVING DATA FROM A POWER INFRASTRUCTURE - Apparatuses, receivers, systems and methods for receiving data via a power line infrastructure. An exemplary apparatus includes a base station configured to receive a signal from a power line of a structure by coupling to the power line through an electrical outlet. The base station may include an impedance matching circuit configured to match an impedance of the power line of the structure, and a receiver coupled to the impedance matching circuit. The receiver may be configured to demodulate the signal received from the power line of the structure, convert the demodulated signal into a digital signal, and provide the digital signal to a decoder. | 11-12-2015 |
Patrick A. Reynolds, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20110055388 | Methods and computer program products for monitoring and reporting network application performance - Provided are methods and computer program products for monitoring and reporting network application performance in a networked device. Methods may include collecting performance data corresponding to at least one application running on the networked device in substantially real time using at least one kernel space driver interface; generating multiple kernel level metrics and multiple user level metrics based on the collected performance data; aggregating the kernel level metrics and the user level metrics that were generated during a predefined time interval; and generating, responsive to aggregating the kernel level metrics and the user level metrics, an event incorporating the aggregated metrics. | 03-03-2011 |
20120072575 | METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR AGGREGATING NETWORK APPLICATION PERFORMANCE METRICS BY PROCESS POOL - Provided are methods and computer program products for aggregating and reporting network application performance metrics by process pool. Methods may include mapping ones of a plurality of processes into one of at least one process pool; and aggregating, for each of the process pools, performance metrics generated for each of the plurality of processes mapped into that process pool. | 03-22-2012 |
20120203890 | METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR MONITORING AND REPORTING PERFORMANCE OF NETWORK APPLICATIONS EXECUTING IN OPERATING-SYSTEM-LEVEL VIRTUALIZATION CONTAINERS - Provided are methods and computer program products for monitoring the performance of network applications executing within operating-system-level virtualization containers. Methods may include enumerating operating-system-level virtualization containers on a networked device; creating a named pipe accessible by at least one application running in each operating-system-level virtualization container; retrieving, via the named pipe, performance data gathered by the at least one application, including an identification of each operating-system-level virtualization container; generating metrics based on the retrieved performance data; and generating an event incorporating the metrics, including operating-system-level virtualization container identifiers. | 08-09-2012 |
20130067018 | METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR MONITORING THE CONTENTS OF NETWORK TRAFFIC IN A NETWORK DEVICE - Provided are methods and computer program products monitoring the contents of network traffic in a network device. Methods may include collecting, using a kernel space driver interface, network traffic data sent by and/or received at the network device, parsing the collected network traffic data to extract transaction data corresponding to at least one logical transaction defined by a network protocol and storing an indicator of a quantity of the collected network traffic data that was parsed, and generating an event incorporating the extracted transaction data. | 03-14-2013 |
Peter H. Reynolds, Raleigh, NC US
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20090138896 | Providing a computing system with real-time capabilities - A computing system is provided with real-time capabilities so that the system is capable of running applications such that one or more real-time criteria are satisfied. An interrupt architecture of the computing system is disabled. The interrupt architecture generates interrupts sent to a firmware of the computing system in response to events. A different architecture is substituted within the computing system for the interrupt architecture. The different architecture is responsive to the events without violating the real-time criteria. In response to the events occurring, the different architecture causes one or more corrective actions to be performed. | 05-28-2009 |
Randy A. Reynolds, High Point, NC US
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20150289669 | INDEPENDENT FOAM SPRING MATTRESS - Embodiments of an independent foam spring mattress are disclosed. The independent foam spring mattress typically includes a sculpted layer of foam which has a plurality of foam pillars separated by a grid pattern of grooves. These foam pillars may be positioned and oriented in the mattress with respect to one or more additional foam layers to serve as independent foam springs. Accordingly, disclosed mattress embodiments typically would be all-foam mattresses, without any metal springs. | 10-15-2015 |
Ray Reynolds, Knightdale, NC US
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20110220670 | Insulated Covers for Beverage Container - An insulated beverage holder comprises a cylindrical body to receive a beverage container and a lid hingedly connected to the body. The body comprises a bottom, cylindrical side wall, and open top. The lid comprises two sections. A first section of the lid is hingedly connected to the body. The second section of the lid is hingedly connected to the first section. The lid is movable between a closed position, partially open position, and fully open position. | 09-15-2011 |
Sally B. Reynolds, Raleigh, NC US
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20100200629 | Shopping cart organizer - The shopping cart organizer fits removably into the child's seat area of a shopping cart, and facilitates the monitoring of a child by a parent or guardian shopper during a shopping trip. The device includes two rigidly connected panels and a hinged panel that permit the devices to fold and nest compactly for storage when not in use. A first panel serves as a seat bottom for the child's seating area, and may be padded. A second panel extends upwardly and rearwardly from the first panel to face a rearwardly facing child in the child's seat, and includes a series of shopping related features thereon to keep the child occupied. A third panel extends outwardly and rearwardly from the upper edge of the second panel to face the shopper and includes a series of aids to assist the shopper, e.g., charts, coupon and list holders, calculator, article storage hooks, etc. | 08-12-2010 |
Samuel E. Reynolds, Apex, NC US
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20160004442 | MANAGING A STORAGE SYSTEM - A method, system, and computer program product for managing a storage facility is disclosed. The methodology detects a potential file overlay when performing a file transfer. When a file is common to multiple systems and resides on a shared system storage volume, potential file corruption due to a data transfer request is detected and then able to be prevented. Hardware identifiers such as Universal Unique Identifiers (UUIDs) are used in managing a write of a file to shared system storage. By comparing multiple hardware identifiers, a determination is made as to whether to process the write of the file. If the hardware identifiers mismatch, the write is processed. If the hardware identifiers match, a potential file overlay is detected. Because of the potential file overlay, the write is stopped or a failure notification is returned. | 01-07-2016 |
Scott Reynolds, Concord, NC US
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20090102671 | Low battery alert for an image reader - A method of operating an optical reading device for collecting and processing indicia data comprising the steps of: converting light reflected from a target into output signals representative thereof utilizing an image sensor; illuminating the target utilizing an illumination source; directing light from the target to the image sensor array utilizing receive optics; decoding information contained in information bearing indicia within the target derived from the output signals utilizing a processor; powering the image sensor, illumination source, processor and display with a battery; measuring at least one parameter indicative of the battery charge; communicating charge information to an operator on a display; and housing the processor, image sensor, receive optics, illumination source and display in a common housing for hand held operation. | 04-23-2009 |
20150261643 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING ONE OR MORE PORTABLE DATA TERMINALS - A portable data terminal generally includes a housing supporting: a data collection device: a keypad: and a touch screen. One or more PDTs are provided with a monitoring system that records occurrences experienced by the portable data terminal. The record of occurrences may be analyzed to identify errors and/or failure prone parts of the PDT along with behaviors likely to lead to errors or failures. Additionally, the record of events may be analyzed to predict errors and/or failures for any given PDT. | 09-17-2015 |
Scott W. Reynolds, Concord, NC US
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20090161994 | Using metadata tags in video recordings produced by portable encoded information reading terminals - A system and method for facilitating the video information search and users' navigation through multiple video image or video stream files, as well as reducing the amount of data transferred between a video content management server and a video playback client, by employing metadata tags inserted into the video recordings automatically or by an operator of an encoded information reading terminal. | 06-25-2009 |
20130002890 | USING METADATA TAGS IN VIDEO RECORDINGS PRODUCED BY PORTABLE TERMINALS - A system and method for facilitating the video information search and users' navigation through multiple video image or video stream files, as well as reducing the amount of data transferred between a video content management server and a video playback client, by employing metadata tags inserted into the video recordings automatically or by an operator of an encoded information reading terminal. | 01-03-2013 |
Steven Reynolds, Raleigh, NC US
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20110240561 | Configurations and Methods of Treatment of Silicate-Containing Waste Streams - Contemplated wastewater treatment plants and processes comprise a unit in which a silicate-containing waste stream is combined with an alkaline process stream to so form a pH-controlled intermediate that is then fed to a reactor in which carbonization effects precipitation of the silicate. Following a particle growth step in the reaction vessel that renders the precipitate suitable for filtration, the so produced silicon dioxide can be safely disposed of in a landfill while the liquid can be discharged or sent to a zero liquid discharge pond to precipitate sodium carbonates. | 10-06-2011 |
William R. Reynolds, Asheville, NC US
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20100080203 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Wireless Communications Within a Building - A wireless distribution secured cabling system includes faceplates, each of which contains an antenna or other radiating element and an active amplifier, which serves as a bi-directional repeater for the wireless communication system. The system further includes a patch panel or distribution module which connects multiple cables, which may be either twisted pair or coaxial, to amplifier, acting as a power divider and/or an impedance matching device. An antenna, which may be mounted either outside of a building structure or inside the building structure, provides communications between the structured cabling system and a service provider base station. | 04-01-2010 |
20130091532 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Wireless Communications Within a Building - A wireless distribution secured cabling system includes faceplates, each of which contains an antenna or other radiating element and an active amplifier, which serves as a bi-directional repeater for the wireless communication system. The system further includes a patch panel or distribution module which connects multiple cables, which may be either twisted pair or coaxial, to amplifier, acting as a power divider and/or an impedance matching device. An antenna, which may be mounted either outside of a building structure or inside the building structure, provides communications between the structured cabling system and a service provider base station. | 04-11-2013 |