公开(公告)号：US10849555B1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-01

申请号：US15274204

申请日：2016-09-23

Applicant: Thomas J. Sullivan ,  Ravi K. Narasimhan ,  Rui Qiao ,  Derek Park-Shing Young ,  Robert K. Montgomery, II ,  Mohsen Mollazadeh ,  Zijing Zeng ,  Vasco D. Polyzoev ,  Richard C. Kimoto

Inventor： Thomas J. Sullivan ,  Ravi K. Narasimhan ,  Rui Qiao ,  Derek Park-Shing Young ,  Robert K. Montgomery, II ,  Mohsen Mollazadeh ,  Zijing Zeng ,  Vasco D. Polyzoev ,  Richard C. Kimoto

IPC: A61B5/02 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/022 ,  A61B5/0225

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relate s to blood pressure monitoring. In some embodiments, methods and devices for measuring a mean arterial pressure and/or for monitoring blood pressure changes of a user are provided. Blood pressure measured by one or more pressure sensors may be adjusted using one or more correction factors. The use of the one or more correction factors disclosed herein may allow for more compact, convenient, and/or accurate wearable blood pressure measurement devices and methods. In particular, wrist-worn devices may be provided which are less bulky than current devices and may facilitate more frequent and accurate blood pressure monitoring.

公开(公告)号：US08620763B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US13291544

申请日：2011-11-08

Applicant: Thomas J. Sullivan ,  Isaac Lemon Laughlin ,  Tyson Fritz Nassauer ,  Michael Swinson

Inventor： Thomas J. Sullivan ,  Isaac Lemon Laughlin ,  Tyson Fritz Nassauer ,  Michael Swinson

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0202 ,  G06Q10/06398

Abstract: In embodiments disclosed herein, a computer may operate to determine, for each member in a set and each non-member under consideration for the set, an expected revenue to be passed to a parent organization. The expected revenue may be determined utilizing a plurality of weighted features. Members in the set may be ranked according to their expected revenues. Top performing members in the set may be protected to ensure their expected revenues. Bottom performing members may be removed from the set and/or replaced with new members outside of geographical protective areas of the top performing members. The optimization process can be repeated until the set of members can satisfy an existing demand while maximizing revenue for the parent organization.

Abstract translation: 在本文公开的实施例中，计算机可以操作以针对集合中的每个成员以及正在考虑的集合中的每个非成员确定要传递给母组织的预期收入。 可以利用多个加权特征来确定预期收入。 集团成员可按其预期收入排名。 该集团中表现最佳的成员可能受到保护，以确保其预期收入。 底层表演成员可以从组中移除和/或替换为最高成绩成员的地理保护区域之外的新成员。 可以重复优化过程，直到该组成员能够满足现有需求，同时最大化上级组织的收入。

公开(公告)号：US08391966B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US12886140

申请日：2010-09-20

Applicant: An Luo ,  Thomas J. Sullivan ,  Arnaud Delorme

Inventor： An Luo ,  Thomas J. Sullivan ,  Arnaud Delorme

IPC: A61B5/04 ,  A61B5/05

CPC classification number: A61B5/7264 ,  A61B5/04012 ,  A61B5/04842 ,  A61B5/04845 ,  A61B5/165 ,  A61B5/18 ,  A61B5/7203 ,  A61B5/7267 ,  G06F3/015

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for sensory-evoked potential (SEPs, e.g., visual-evoked potentials) signal detection/classification by synchronizing EEG to the repeated presentation of sensory stimuli in the time domain. In some embodiments, a system receives a plurality of EEG signal samples, generates a stimulus-locked EEG and determines whether the plurality of EEG signal samples are evoked in response to a pattern of stimulus. In some embodiments, no prior knowledge about the update pattern (such as the flashing frequency of a visual stimulus) of the stimulus and no prior knowledge about an individual user's EEG pattern are required.

Abstract translation: 通过将EEG与时域中的感觉刺激的重复呈现同步，公开了用于感觉诱发电位（SEPs，例如视觉诱发电位）信号检测/分类的技术。 在一些实施例中，系统接收多个EEG信号采样，产生刺激锁定的EEG并且确定响应于刺激模式是否诱发多个EEG信号样本。 在一些实施例中，不需要关于刺激的更新模式（诸如视觉刺激的闪烁频率）的先前知识，并且不需要关于个体用户的脑电图模式的现有知识。

公开(公告)号：US20120250197A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13430564

申请日：2012-03-26

Applicant: Thomas J. Sullivan

Inventor： Thomas J. Sullivan

IPC: H02H9/04

CPC classification number: H03F1/52 ,  H02H9/046 ,  H03F2200/261

Abstract: Various techniques for providing a low leakage electrostatic discharge (ESD) structure for non-contact bio-signal sensors are disclosed. In some embodiments, a low leakage ESD structure for a capacitive bio-sensor includes a unity gain buffer, and an ESD protection circuit connected to the unity gain buffer, in which the ESD protection circuit includes a diode connected across an input and an output of the unity gain buffer, and in which a voltage range for the ESD protection circuit is configurable.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于为非接触式生物信号传感器提供低泄漏静电放电（ESD）结构的各种技术。 在一些实施例中，用于电容式生物传感器的低泄漏ESD结构包括单位增益缓冲器和连接到单位增益缓冲器的ESD保护电路，其中ESD保护电路包括跨过输入和 单位增益缓冲器，其中ESD保护电路的电压范围可配置。

公开(公告)号：US20090078755A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：US12284194

申请日：2008-09-19

Applicant: Thomas J. Sullivan ,  J. Simmons Graves

Inventor： Thomas J. Sullivan ,  J. Simmons Graves

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/342 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/28 ,  G06Q20/343 ,  G06Q20/3433 ,  G06Q20/351 ,  G06Q20/363 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q20/4018 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: A computerized system for activating, issuing and otherwise managing transactions and activities pertaining to stored-value cards over a communications network. A central information database is provided for storing stored-value cardholder and card purchaser information received directly from respective stored-value cardholders and card purchasers PCs through a universal central processor via respective communication gateways. The central processor is coupled for communication realtime to multiple unaffiliated stored-value card processing networks normally operated by respective hosts. Each network includes a stored-value card processor coupled to a stored-value card database and multiple respective merchant communication devices. The central processor is programmed for managing the activation and issuance of transactions and activities for the stored-value card through the respective unaffiliated networks. The universal central processor is programmed to issue the stored-value cards directly to the cardholder or card purchaser by download over respective communication gateways. The universal central processor is further programmed for reporting the card activations, issuances, transactions and activities to the cardholders and the merchants thereby providing a universal management system.

Abstract translation: 用于通过通信网络激活，发行和以其他方式管理与储值卡有关的交易和活动的计算机化系统。 提供了一个中央信息数据库，用于通过通用中央处理器经由相应的通信网关来存储直接从相应的存储卡持卡人和卡购买者PC接收的储值卡持卡人和卡购买者信息。 中央处理器被耦合用于实时通信到由相应主机正常操作的多个无关联的存储值卡处理网络。 每个网络包括耦合到存储值卡数据库和多个相应商家通信设备的存储值卡处理器。 中央处理器被编程用于通过相应的无关联网络管理存储卡的交易和活动的激活和发行。 通用中央处理器被编程为通过相应的通信网关下载，将存储卡直接发放给持卡人或卡片购买者。 通用中央处理器进一步编程为向持卡人和商家报告卡的激活，发行，交易和活动，从而提供通用管理系统。

公开(公告)号：US20080161731A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11616456

申请日：2006-12-27

Applicant: Sherrod A. Woods ,  Thomas J. Sullivan ,  Robert S. Hastings ,  Jason T. Sherman ,  Edward J. Caylor

Inventor： Sherrod A. Woods ,  Thomas J. Sullivan ,  Robert S. Hastings ,  Jason T. Sherman ,  Edward J. Caylor

IPC: A61B5/11

CPC classification number: A61B5/112 ,  A61B5/002 ,  A61B5/0022 ,  A61B5/1071 ,  A61B5/1121 ,  A61B5/1124 ,  A61B5/4528 ,  A61B5/6828 ,  G16H40/67

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for monitoring the range of motion of a patient's knee includes a knee sleeve, a number of sensor circuits coupled to the knee sleeve, and a communication circuit coupled to the knee sleeve and electrically coupled to the sensor circuits. Each sensor circuit includes a sensor configured to generate data indicative of the position of the respective sensor. The communication circuit is configured to wirelessly transmit the data to a computer.

Abstract translation: 用于监测患者膝盖的运动范围的装置，系统和方法包括膝盖套筒，耦合到膝套的多个传感器电路以及耦合到膝套并且电耦合到传感器电路的通信电路。 每个传感器电路包括被配置为产生指示相应传感器的位置的数据的传感器。 通信电路被配置为将数据无线地传送到计算机。

公开(公告)号：US07356486B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-08

申请号：US09385489

申请日：1999-08-30

Applicant: Thomas J. Sullivan ,  Richard J. Windish ,  Dorr H. Lewright ,  Joseph M. Trattner ,  Suzanne K. Arenson ,  George Colunga ,  Kathy S. Hackett ,  Joica C. Campbell

Inventor： Thomas J. Sullivan ,  Richard J. Windish ,  Dorr H. Lewright ,  Joseph M. Trattner ,  Suzanne K. Arenson ,  George Colunga ,  Kathy S. Hackett ,  Joica C. Campbell

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q20/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/202 ,  G06Q20/387 ,  G06Q30/0248 ,  G06Q30/0268 ,  G06Q30/0273 ,  G06Q30/0277 ,  G07G1/0036

Abstract: A system for administering scan-based promotions involving manufacturers and retailers. The system records the terms of the promotion, ensures that the promotion is conducted in compliance with the agreed terms, settles the promotion and provides continual promotion progress for review by the retailers and the manufacturers.

Abstract translation: 用于管理涉及制造商和零售商的基于扫描的促销的系统。 系统记录促销条款，确保按照约定的条件进行促销活动，解决促销活动，并提供持续推广进度供零售商和制造商审查。

公开(公告)号：US06742011B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US09504984

申请日：2000-02-15

Applicant: Glenn T Colon-Bonet ,  Stephen L Bass ,  Thomas J. Sullivan

Inventor： Glenn T Colon-Bonet ,  Stephen L Bass ,  Thomas J. Sullivan

IPC: G06F752

CPC classification number: G06F7/5336

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and method for efficiently summing the partial product bits produced by a multiplier. Briefly described, in architecture, the apparatus includes a first array of odd/even summation circuitry, a second array of odd/even summation circuitry, and a linear array of adders. The apparatus is configured to add a row of partial product bits produced by a multiplier in multiplying a first operand with a second operand. The first array of odd/even summation circuitry produces a first summation of a portion of the partial product bits. The second array of odd/even circuitry produces a second summation of the other partial product bits. The linear array of adders then adds the first summation and the second summation to produce a carry save representation of a product bit (i.e., a bit of the product produced by multiplying the first operand by the second operand).

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种用于有效地求和由乘法器产生的部分乘积位的装置和方法。 简要描述，在架构中，该装置包括奇/偶求和电路的第一阵列，奇/偶求和电路的第二阵列和加法器的线性阵列。 该装置被配置为在第一操作数与第二操作数相乘中添加由乘法器产生的一部分乘积位。 奇/偶求和电路的第一阵列产生部分乘积比特的一部分的第一和。 奇数/偶数电路的第二阵列产生其他部分乘积位的第二和。 然后，加法器的线性阵列将第一和和第二求和相加以产生乘积比特的进位保存表示（即，通过将第一操作数乘以第二操作数而产生的乘积的位）。

公开(公告)号：US5134108A

公开(公告)日：1992-07-28

申请号：US703923

申请日：1991-05-22

Applicant: Deepak S. Thakur ,  Eugene Palka ,  Thomas J. Sullivan ,  Eugene Nebesh ,  Brian D. Roberts

Inventor： Deepak S. Thakur ,  Eugene Palka ,  Thomas J. Sullivan ,  Eugene Nebesh ,  Brian D. Roberts

IPC: B01J23/847 ,  B01J23/85 ,  B01J23/86 ,  B01J23/889 ,  B01J35/10 ,  B01J37/03 ,  C07C29/141 ,  C07C29/145 ,  C07C29/149 ,  C07C51/36

CPC classification number: C07C51/36 ,  B01J23/847 ,  B01J23/8472 ,  B01J23/85 ,  B01J23/868 ,  B01J23/8892 ,  B01J35/0026 ,  B01J35/023 ,  B01J35/1014 ,  B01J35/108 ,  B01J37/03 ,  C07C29/141 ,  C07C29/145 ,  C07C29/149

Abstract: This hydrogenation catalyst comprises a major amount of the oxides of a first metal selected from copper or zinc, a second metal selected from chromium, molybdenum, tungsten and vanadium, and optionally, a minor amount of the oxide of a promoter metal selected from the group consisting of manganese, barium, zinc, nickel, cobalt, cadmium, iron and any combination thereof provided that the promotor metal is not zinc if the first metal is zinc. The average particle diameter of the powder is from about 6 to about 20 microns; and the particle surface area is from about 20 to about 70 m.sup.2 /g. The process for preparing this catalyst comprises the steps of(A) simultaneously and adding to a first vessel, (1) a first aqueous solution comprising a copper or zinc salt; (2) a second aqueous solution comprising a soluble base, provided that either the copper solution or the soluble base solution also contains a soluble salt of at least one second metal; or (3) a third aqueous solution comprising a soluble salt of at least one seocnd metal is added simultaneously to the first vessel whereby an aqueous slurry of insoluble solid is formed in the first vessel, provided further that the second metal is chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, or vanadium;(B) advancing at least a portion of the aqueous slurry from the first vessel to a second vessel;(C) recovering the solids from the aqueous slurry in the second vessel; and(D) calcining the recovered solids.

Abstract translation: 该氢化催化剂包含主要量的选自铜或锌的第一金属的氧化物，选自铬，钼，钨和钒的第二金属，以及任选的少量选自下组的助催化剂金属的氧化物： 由锰，钡，锌，镍，钴，镉，铁及其任何组合构成，只要第一金属为锌，则助催化剂金属不是锌。 粉末的平均粒径为约6至约20微米; 并且颗粒表面积为约20至约70m 2 / g。 制备该催化剂的方法包括以下步骤：（A）同时加入第一容器，（1）包含铜或锌盐的第一水溶液; （2）包含可溶性碱的第二水溶液，条件是铜溶液或可溶性碱溶液也含有至少一种第二金属的可溶性盐; 或（3）将包含至少一种第一金属的可溶性盐的第三水溶液同时加入到第一容器中，由此在第一容器中形成不溶性固体的水性浆液，进一步提供第二金属为铬，钼， 钨或钒; （B）将所述含水浆料的至少一部分从所述第一容器推进到第二容器; （C）从第二容器中的含水浆液中回收固体; 和（D）煅烧回收的固体。

公开(公告)号：US08868480B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-21

申请号：US13534930

申请日：2012-06-27

Applicant: Jason McBride ,  Thomas J. Sullivan ,  Michael Swinson ,  Zixia Wang

Inventor： Jason McBride ,  Thomas J. Sullivan ,  Michael Swinson ,  Zixia Wang

IPC: G06Q30/08 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06N5/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0629 ,  G06N5/02 ,  G06Q30/0202 ,  G06Q30/0254 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/08

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems and methods for the filtering, selection and presentation of vendors accounting for both user characteristics and vendor characteristics, such that the systems and methods may be used by both customer and vendor alike to better match customer needs with the resource-constrained vendors with whom a successful sale has a higher probability of occurring. Embodiments may include filtering, selecting and/or presenting vendors to a user sorted by the probability that the particular vendor will possess the characteristics that appeal to a particular customer and therefore result in a large probability of sale and suppress presentation of those vendors that are unlikely to be selected by the customer since their characteristics are less consistent with those needed by the customer and, therefore, are unlikely to result in a sale.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的实施例提供了用于对用户特征和供应商特征两者进行过滤，选择和呈现的系统和方法，使得客户和供应商都可以使用这些系统和方法来更好地将客户需求与资源受限 成功销售的供应商的发生概率较高。 实施例可以包括过滤，选择和/或向用户呈现供应商，其按照特定供应商将具有吸引特定客户的特征的概率来排序，因此导致销售的可能性很大并且抑制那些不太可能的供应商的展示 由客户选择，因为它们的特征与客户所需的特征不一致，因此不太可能导致销售。