Mark A Simpson

US Patent:

6362504, Mar 26, 2002

Filed:

Nov 22, 1995

Appl. No.:

08/561960

Inventors:

Mark R. Simpson - White Plains NY

Assignee:

Philips Electronics North America Corporation - New York NY

International Classification:

H01L 29788

US Classification:

257317, 257316, 257321

Abstract:

A nonvolatile memory cell of the type having a single lateral transistor includes source and drain regions separated by a channel region. A floating gate is provided over at least the channel region and is separated therefrom by a gate oxide, with a control gate over the floating gate and insulated therefrom. By having the floating gate extend over substantially its entire length at a substantially constant distance from the surface of the device, and providing the floating gate and the surface with similarly-contoured corners adjacent ends of the source and drain regions alongside the channel region, the nonvolatile memory cell can be programmed and erased using lower voltages than those required by priorart devices.

US Patent:

20040125152, Jul 1, 2004

Filed:

Dec 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/335271

Inventors:

Daniel Sommers - Roswell GA, US
Timothy Monahan-Mitchell - Cumming GA, US
Mark Simpson - West Palm Beach FL, US
Jed Coxon - Alpharetta GA, US
James Mason - Alpharetta GA, US

International Classification:

G09G005/00

US Classification:

345/856000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus () for entry of variant characters provide a user interface () to allow a user to select a variant character list () for a specific language and optionally customize the list to the user's preferences. Processing circuitry () allows the user to add and delete variants from a previously stored default table and/or change the order in which the variants are displayed for each character. The user enters a variant character entry mode by depressing a character key for a predetermined period of time, followed by repeatedly depressing the same key to scroll through possible variants. Variants for the selected key are then displayed at a highlighted cursor position on a display (). The user selects the desired variant by pressing a key while the desired variant is being highlighted.

US Patent:

20050028194, Feb 3, 2005

Filed:

Sep 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/932460

Inventors:

Jan Elenbaas - New York NY, US
Nevenka Dimitrova - Yorktown Heights NY, US
Thomas McGee - Garrison NY, US
Mark Simpson - White Plains NY, US
Jacquelyn Martino - Irvington NY, US
Mohamed Abdel-Mottaleb - Ossining NY, US
Marjorie Garrett - Ossining NY, US
Carolyn Ramsey - Ossining NY, US
Ranjit Desai - Cambridge MA, US

International Classification:

H04N007/173
H04N007/10
H04N007/025
G06F017/30
G06F007/00
H04N005/445

US Classification:

725032000, 725132000, 715723000, 715704000, 348563000

Abstract:

A video retrieval system is presented that allows a user to quickly and easily select and receive stories of interest from a video stream. The video retrieval system classifies stories and delivers samples of selected stories that match each user's current preference. The user's preferences may include particular broadcast networks, persons, story topics, keywords, and the like. Key frames of each selected story are sequentially displayed; when the user views a frame of interest, the user selects the story that is associated with the key frame for more detailed viewing. This invention is particularly well suited for targeted news retrieval. In a preferred embodiment, news stories are stored, and the selection of a news story for detailed viewing based on the associated key frames effects a playback of the selected news story. The principles of this invention also allows a user to effect a directed search of other types of broadcasts as well. For example, the user may initiate an automated scan that presents samples of broadcasts that conform to the user's current preferences, akin to directed channel-surfing.

US Patent:

20100332250, Dec 30, 2010

Filed:

Dec 10, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/747645

Inventors:

Mark R. Simpson - White Plains NY, US
Lalitha Agnihotri - Hartsdale NY, US
William Tao Shi - Briarcliff Manor NY, US
James David Schaffer - Wappingers Falls NY, US

Assignee:

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V. - EINDHOVEN

International Classification:

G06Q 50/00
G06Q 30/00
G06Q 90/00
G06F 17/00
G06F 15/16
G06F 17/30
A61B 5/00

US Classification:

705 2, 705500, 709203, 707769, 600300, 707E17014

Abstract:

A pre-examination patient information gathering system comprises an electronic user interface () including a display () and at least one user input device (), and an electronic processor () configured to present an initial set of questions () to a patient via the electronic user interface, receive responses to the initial set of questions from the patient via the electronic user interface, construct or select follow-up questions () based on the received responses, present the constructed or selected follow up questions to the patient via the electronic user interface, and receive responses to the constructed or selected follow up questions from the patient via the electronic user interface. A physiological sensor () may be configured to autonomously sense a patient physiological parameter as the patient interacts with the electronic user interface.

US Patent:

20120139259, Jun 7, 2012

Filed:

Aug 27, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/390569

Inventors:

Ari Glezer - Atlanta GA, US
Mark Simpson - Atlanta GA, US

International Classification:

F03D 9/00
F03G 6/04
F03D 7/02

US Classification:

290 55, 415 43, 6064114

Abstract:

Various systems and methods are provided for power generation using buoyancy-induced vortices. In one embodiment, among others, a vortex generation system includes a nucleating obstruction; an array of vanes distributed about the nucleating obstruction, the array of vanes configured to impart an angular momentum on air drawn through the array of vanes to form a columnar vortex over the nucleating obstruction; and a set of turbine blades positioned over the nucleating obstruction, the set of turbine blades configured to extract power from the columnar vortex. In another embodiment, a method for power extraction from a buoyancy-induced vortex includes establishing a thermal plume; imparting angular momentum to boundary layer air entrained by the thermal plume to form a stationary columnar vortex; and extracting power from the stationary columnar vortex through turbine blades positioned within the stationary columnar vortex.

US Patent:

20130208962, Aug 15, 2013

Filed:

Oct 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/880200

Inventors:

Ye Xu - Hartsdale NY, US
Lilla Boroczky - Mount Kisco NY, US
Mark Simpson - White Plains NY, US

Assignee:

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V. - Eindhoven

International Classification:

G06F 17/30
G06T 7/00

US Classification:

382128, 707748, 707609

Abstract:

A system and method for context-dependent data filtering for clinical decision support are disclosed. The system and method comprise determining values for characteristics of a present case, determining whether the present case is a special case based on the determined values, receiving input from a user verifying that the present case is the special case and saving the present case to a database containing a compilation of cases if the user verifies that the present case is the special case.

US Patent:

20150047352, Feb 19, 2015

Filed:

Oct 30, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/528107

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Mark Simpson - Atlanta GA, US

International Classification:

F02C 1/05
F03G 6/04

US Classification:

606418

Abstract:

Various examples are provided for power generation using buoyancy-induced vortices. In one example, among others, a vortex generation system includes an array of hybrid vanes comprising a first vane section in a surface momentum boundary layer and a second vane section above the first vane section. The first vane section is configured to impart a first angular momentum on the preheated air in the surface momentum boundary layer and the second vane section is configured to impart a second angular momentum on preheated air drawn through the second vane section. In another embodiment, a method for power extraction from a buoyancy-induced vortex includes imparting angular momentum to preheated boundary layer air entrained by a thermal plume to form a stationary columnar vortex. The angular momentum can be imparted to the preheated boundary layer air at a plurality of angles by an array of hybrid vanes distributed about the thermal plume.