公开(公告)号：US08090083B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-03

申请号：US12472137

申请日：2009-05-26

Applicant: David T. Fong ,  David A. Howell

Inventor： David T. Fong ,  David A. Howell

IPC: H04M11/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/5307 ,  H04M3/385 ,  H04M3/42153 ,  H04M3/42204 ,  H04M3/5322 ,  H04M3/53366 ,  H04M3/537 ,  H04M2201/60 ,  H04M2203/205 ,  H04M2203/2072 ,  H04M2203/253 ,  H04M2203/358 ,  H04M2203/4509 ,  H04M2203/4536 ,  H04M2203/6009

Abstract: A system and/or methodology that unifies a telephonic communication component and/or system with a data (e.g., messaging) server component and/or system. The system can facilitate telephonically accessing rich information in the server (e.g., messaging server). This rich information can include email content, calendar content, contacts information, or the like. Moreover, with access to an application programming interface, the invention can add functionality to initiate email communications as well as to accept or cancel meetings. Furthermore, the invention can synchronize messages of disparate formats. By way of example a user can set an “Out of Office” (OOF) status on both an email systems and telephone voicemail system from one location in one action. In another aspect, it will be appreciated that any message or data component can be analyzed, transformed, matched and/or communicated from one system to another (e.g., server to telephone) in accordance with the subject invention.

Abstract translation: 将电话通信组件和/或系统与数据（例如，消息）服务器组件和/或系统统一的系统和/或方法。 该系统可以促进电话访问服务器（例如，消息收发服务器）中的富信息。 这些丰富的信息可以包括电子邮件内容，日历内容，联系人信息等。 此外，通过访问应用程序编程接口，本发明可以添加启动电子邮件通信以及接受或取消会议的功能。 此外，本发明可以同步不同格式的消息。 作为示例，用户可以在一个动作中的一个位置在电子邮件系统和电话语音邮件系统上设置“外出”（OOF）状态。 在另一方面，应当理解，根据本发明，可以将任何消息或数据组件分析，变换，匹配和/或从一个系统传送到另一个系统（例如，服务器到电话）。

公开(公告)号：US20070280434A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11445057

申请日：2006-05-31

Applicant: David A. Howell ,  David Milstein ,  Linda Criddle ,  Philip A. Chou

Inventor： David A. Howell ,  David Milstein ,  Linda Criddle ,  Philip A. Chou

IPC: H04M1/64

CPC classification number: H04M3/533 ,  H04M2201/42

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed at software for processing a received voicemail message to provide enhanced features in a voicemail system. In one embodiment, a user interface is provided where a callee may generate events to modify audio attributes of a received voicemail message. When an event to modify the audio attributes of the received voicemail message is received, aspects of the present invention obtain a set of event data that describes input generated by the callee. Then, a media player program is used to modify attributes of the data packets in the voicemail message in accordance with the input received from the callee.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面涉及用于处理接收的语音邮件消息以在语音邮件系统中提供增强特征的软件。 在一个实施例中，提供了用户界面，其中被叫方可以生成事件来修改所接收的语音邮件消息的音频属性。 当接收到修改接收到的语音邮件消息的音频属性的事件时，本发明的各方面获得描述被叫方产生的输入的一组事件数据。 然后，媒体播放器程序用于根据从被叫方接收到的输入来修改语音邮件消息中的数据分组的属性。

公开(公告)号：US4995158A

公开(公告)日：1991-02-26

申请号：US308271

申请日：1989-02-08

Applicant: David A. Howell ,  Jeffrey E. Hydeman ,  Jeffrey L. Slater ,  Richard J. Bodnar ,  Leonard R. Golick ,  Robert S. Sekera ,  Charles H. Roth, Jr.

Inventor： David A. Howell ,  Jeffrey E. Hydeman ,  Jeffrey L. Slater ,  Richard J. Bodnar ,  Leonard R. Golick ,  Robert S. Sekera ,  Charles H. Roth, Jr.

IPC: B23P19/04 ,  B23P19/06 ,  G21C19/02

CPC classification number: G21C19/02 ,  B23P19/04 ,  B23P19/06 ,  G21C19/207 ,  Y10T29/531 ,  Y10T29/5383

Abstract: Process and apparatus are disclosed for removing and replacing the hold down beams of fluid circulating jet pumps mounted in a nuclear reactor. The disclosed process and apparatus are operable from a position such as the refueling bridge remote from the reactor and while the refueling cavity surrounding the reactor is flooded with moderator fluid.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于移除和替换安装在核反应堆中的流体循环喷射泵的压紧梁的方法和装置。 所公开的方法和装置可以从远离反应堆的加油桥和位于反应器周围的加油腔充满调节剂流体的位置操作。

公开(公告)号：US4675961A

公开(公告)日：1987-06-30

申请号：US617852

申请日：1984-06-06

Applicant: Bruce S. Spofford ,  Lorraine Fucich ,  David A. Howell ,  John D. Nee ,  Richard A. Green

Inventor： Bruce S. Spofford ,  Lorraine Fucich ,  David A. Howell ,  John D. Nee ,  Richard A. Green

IPC: G21C19/20 ,  G21C3/334 ,  B23P23/00 ,  G21C19/00

CPC classification number: G21C3/334 ,  G21Y2002/204 ,  G21Y2002/302 ,  G21Y2002/40 ,  G21Y2002/501 ,  G21Y2004/40 ,  G21Y2004/501 ,  G21Y2004/502 ,  Y02E30/40 ,  Y10T29/4973 ,  Y10T29/49744 ,  Y10T29/49821 ,  Y10T29/4984 ,  Y10T29/5191 ,  Y10T29/531

Abstract: The old split-pin assemblies of the lower guide tube of a nuclear reactor are replaced by new split-pin assemblies in a robotic work station under a pool of water. The work station includes a plurality of robotic tools which are remotely actuable from a robotic command center outside of the pool to position the guide tube precisely for a replacement operation, to fragment the old split-pin assemblies and dispose of the fragments under water, and to install a new split-pin assembly. The lower-guide-tube positioning means has a hydraulic cylinder, also remotely actuable externally to the pool, for rotating the guide tube so that it may be oriented properly to be processed by different tools in succession and also so that both split-pin assemblies in each guide tube may be replaced by the same set of tools.

Abstract translation: 核反应堆的下引导管的旧的分体销组件被在水池下的机器人工作站中的新的分开销组件替换。 工作站包括多个机器人工具，其可以从池外部的机器人指令中心远程地致动，以便准确地定位引导管用于替换操作，以分段旧的分离销组件并将碎片处理在水下，以及 安装新的分针组件。 下引导管定位装置具有液压缸，其也可以在池外部远程地致动，用于旋转引导管，使得其可以被适当地定向以由不同的工具连续地加工，并且还使得两个分离销组件 在每个导管中可以用相同的工具组替换。

公开(公告)号：US11313215B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-26

申请号：US16220332

申请日：2018-12-14

Applicant: Xiaohua Yi ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Limin Song ,  David A. Howell

Inventor： Xiaohua Yi ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Limin Song ,  David A. Howell

IPC: E21B44/00 ,  E21B43/26 ,  E21B47/16 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B43/12 ,  E21B47/13 ,  E21B47/107 ,  G01V1/28 ,  E21B43/11 ,  E21B47/103

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for monitoring and modifying stimulation operations in a reservoir. In particular, the methods and systems utilize a downhole telemetry system, such as a network of sensors and downhole wireless communication nodes, to monitor various stimulation operations.

公开(公告)号：US20180030812A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15592696

申请日：2017-05-11

Applicant: Jing Ning ,  David A. Howell ,  Scott R. Buechler

Inventor： Jing Ning ,  David A. Howell ,  Scott R. Buechler

IPC: E21B34/10 ,  E21B43/08 ,  E21B34/08

Abstract: In a well related to the production of hydrocarbons, an injection apparatus including: a base pipe including a radial port; an in-flow control device including a flow restriction device and a housing, with the housing being external and concentric of the base pipe. The housing includes a closed end portion and an open, opposite end portion and a housing channel communicating the opposite end portion. The flow restriction device is disposed at an intermediate location along the housing channel and adapted to control a rate of flow along the housing channel. A fluid transmissive screen is concentric of the base pipe and extends from the open, opposite end portion of the housing. A check valve assembly is interposed between the opposite end portion of the housing and a screened space.

公开(公告)号：US09638005B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US14264941

申请日：2014-04-29

Applicant: David A. Howell ,  John M. Lynk ,  Bill B. Blatnick

Inventor： David A. Howell ,  John M. Lynk ,  Bill B. Blatnick

IPC: E21B34/14 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B43/12

CPC classification number: E21B34/14 ,  E21B43/129 ,  E21B47/06

Abstract: A down-hole tool for pressure testing production tubing within a borehole of a well returning the well to production, includes an anti-rotational device comprising a tubular housing having a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and at least one anti-rotational wing disposed on the outer surface of the tubular housing, radially extendable to engage a radial surface of the borehole to anchor the production tubing thereto; a valve for controlling the flow of down-hole fluids within the production tubing, the valve comprising a first valve member fixedly positioned within the tubular housing of the anti-rotational device and a second valve member positionable between a closed position and an open position; and a reactivation device comprising means for axially engaging an axial surface of the borehole, the reactivation device affixed to the first end of the tubular housing, wherein the production tubing may be pressure tested when the valve is in the closed position.

公开(公告)号：US20140231083A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14347552

申请日：2012-08-23

Applicant: Charles S. Yeh ,  Tracy J. Moffett ,  Ted A. Long ,  Andrey A. Troshko ,  Michael D. Barry ,  Michael T. Hecker ,  David A. Howell ,  Annabel Green ,  Stephen McNamee ,  Rodney S. Royer ,  Robert F. Hodge ,  Peter Olenick ,  Henry Nguyen ,  William Barry Fisher

Inventor： Charles S. Yeh ,  Tracy J. Moffett ,  Ted A. Long ,  Andrey A. Troshko ,  Michael D. Barry ,  Michael T. Hecker ,  David A. Howell ,  Annabel Green ,  Stephen McNamee ,  Rodney S. Royer ,  Robert F. Hodge ,  Peter Olenick ,  Henry Nguyen ,  William Barry Fisher

IPC: E21B43/02

CPC classification number: E21B43/02 ,  E21B43/04 ,  E21B43/08 ,  E21B43/14

Abstract: A sand control device for restricting flow of particles from a subsurface formation into a tubular body within a wellbore, the device being divided into compartments along its length, each compartment comprises a base pipe. The base pipe defines an elongated tubular body having a permeable section and an impermeable section within each compartment, also comprising a first filtering conduit and a second filtering conduit. The filtering conduits are arranged so that the first filtering conduit is adjacent to the non-permeable section of the base pipe, while the second filtering conduit is adjacent to the permeable section of the base pipe.

Abstract translation: 一种用于限制颗粒从地下地层流入井眼内的管状体的砂控制装置，该装置沿其长度被分成隔间，每个隔室包括基管。 基管限定细长的管状体，其具有可渗透部分和每个隔室内的不可渗透部分，还包括第一过滤管道和第二过滤管道。 过滤管道被布置成使得第一过滤管道与基管的不可渗透部分相邻，而第二过滤管道与基管的可渗透部分相邻。

公开(公告)号：US08767718B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US11559882

申请日：2006-11-14

Applicant: Scott C. Forbes ,  Linda Criddle ,  David Milstein ,  Lon-Chan Chu ,  Kuansan Wang ,  David A. Howell

Inventor： Scott C. Forbes ,  Linda Criddle ,  David Milstein ,  Lon-Chan Chu ,  Kuansan Wang ,  David A. Howell

IPC: H04L12/66 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/00 ,  H04M7/00

CPC classification number: H04M7/006 ,  G10L15/22 ,  H04M2203/252

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and system for providing VoIP clients with the ability to confirm accuracy in conversation data over a digital communication channel. More specifically, a method and system is provided for verifying, via a visual representation whether a receiving client captures accurate information from a particular portion of the digital voice conversation. In response to a triggering event, a visual representation, including information extracted from the particular portion of the digital voice conversation, may be generated for verifying the accuracy. Based on the needs of the clients engaging in the conversation, one or more visual representations and corresponding verifications can be exchanged. In this manner, a multi-tiered oral agreement with authentication may be generated over a digital communication channel.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种用于向VoIP客户端提供通过数字通信信道来确认对话数据的准确性的能力的方法和系统。 更具体地，提供了一种方法和系统，用于经由视觉表示验证接收客户端是否从数字语音对话的特定部分捕获准确的信息。 响应于触发事件，可以生成包括从数字语音对话的特定部分提取的信息的视觉表示，以验证精度。 根据客户参与对话的需要，可以交换一个或多个视觉表示和相应的验证。 以这种方式，可以通过数字通信信道生成具有认证的多层口头协议。

公开(公告)号：US20110216889A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-08

申请号：US13044581

申请日：2011-03-10

Applicant: David A. Howell ,  David T. Fong

Inventor： David A. Howell ,  David T. Fong

IPC: H04M1/64

CPC classification number: H04M3/4931 ,  G10L15/26 ,  H04M3/42204 ,  H04M3/5307 ,  H04M3/533 ,  H04M3/53333 ,  H04M2201/39 ,  H04M2201/40 ,  H04M2203/254 ,  H04M2203/4509

Abstract: A system that concurrently provides multiple user interface (UI) mechanisms that facilitate control of an application state machine (e.g., unified message system). More particularly, the invention can create two relatively distinct user experiences, one via dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) navigation and another through speech recognition navigation of a unified message system. In accordance therewith, one single underlying state machine can be used. Navigation and flow control (e.g., state transitions) in the state machine can be leveraged by multiple UI mechanisms that actively co-exist. The invention introduces speech recognition features together with other input mechanisms to drive the UI of an application state machine (e.g., unified messaging system). The speech recognition UI can be designed to provide a natural navigation through the application independent of a DTMF UI.

Abstract translation: 同时提供便于控制应用状态机（例如，统一消息系统）的多个用户界面（UI）机制的系统。 更具体地，本发明可以创建两个相对不同的用户体验，一种通过双音多频（DTMF）导航，另一种通过统一消息系统的语音识别导航。 因此，可以使用一个单一的底层状态机。 状态机中的导航和流控制（例如，状态转换）可以由主动共存的多个UI机制来利用。 本发明将语音识别特征与其他输入机制一起引入以驱动应用状态机（例如，统一消息收发系统）的UI。 语音识别UI可以被设计为提供独立于DTMF UI的应用的自然导航。