Patents by Inventor Aaron Thompson

Aaron Thompson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11030801
    Abstract: A 3D scanning toolkit to perform operations that include: accessing a first data stream at a client device, wherein the first data stream comprises at least image data; applying a bit mask to the first data stream, the bit mask identifying a portion of the image data; accessing a second data stream at the client device, the second data stream comprising depth data associated with the portion of the image data; generating a point cloud based on the depth data, the point cloud comprising a set of data points that define surface features of an object depicted in the first data stream; and causing display of a visualization of the point cloud upon a presentation of the first data stream at the client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Standard Cyborg, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Huber, Aaron Thompson, Ricky Reusser, Dustin Dorroh, Eric Arnebäck, Garrett Spiegel
  • Publication number: 20210090292
    Abstract: A 3D measurement system to generate and cause display of a 3D measurement interface to present values depicting dimensions of one or more objects depicted in a presentation of a 3D model at a client device. According to certain embodiments, the system is configured to perform operations that include: accessing a data stream at a client device, the data stream comprising depth data; generating a 3D model based on at least the depth data; causing display of a presentation of the 3D model at the client device; receiving an input that selects a dimension of the 3D model; and causing display of a value based on the dimension in response to the input that selects the dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffrey Huber, Aaron Thompson, Ricky Reusser, Dustin Dorroh, Eric Arnebäck, Garrett Spiegel
  • Publication number: 20210054302
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Stefan Seemeyer, Stephan Scharrenbach, Jeffrey S. Hutchison, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Kellan Wesley Chamblee, Chad Aaron Thompson
  • Publication number: 20200364927
    Abstract: A 3D scanning toolkit to perform operations that include: accessing a first data stream at a client device, wherein the first data stream comprises at least image data; applying a bit mask to the first data stream, the bit mask identifying a portion of the image data; accessing a second data stream at the client device, the second data stream comprising depth data associated with the portion of the image data; generating a point cloud based on the depth data, the point cloud comprising a set of data points that define surface features of an object depicted in the first data stream; and causing display of a visualization of the point cloud upon a presentation of the first data stream at the client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey Huber, Aaron Thompson, Ricky Reusser, Dustin Dorroh, Eric Arnebäck, Garrett Spiegel
  • Patent number: 10839263
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, devices and methods for evaluating a trained vehicle data set of a driver assistance system. Embodiments are directed to scoring run time attributes of a scene detection operation using a trained vehicle data set against a vector representation for an annotated data set to assess the ability of the scene detection operation to perceive target object attributes of the vehicle sensor data. In one embodiment, scoring evaluates effectiveness of the scene detection operation in identifying target object attributes of the vehicle sensor data using the trained vehicle data set. An event flag may be determined for a trained vehicle data set based on the scoring, the even flag identifying one or more parameters for updating the trained vehicle data set. Configurations and processes can identify anomalies to a trained vehicle data set and allow for capturing useful real world data to test runtime operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Aaron Thompson, Honghao Tan
  • Patent number: 10793806
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Seemeyer, Stephan Scharrenbach, Jeffrey S. Hutchison, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Kellan Wesley Chamblee, Chad Aaron Thompson
  • Publication number: 20200302696
    Abstract: Methods and systems for presentation and control of an augmented virtual vehicle view with surround view imaging, that include generating a stitched image view based on surround view image data for a vehicle and generating a pose estimation for the vehicle, wherein the pose estimation provides a vehicle position and a vehicle orientation relative to the stitched image view. In one or more examples, the methods and systems include augmenting the stitched image view to include one or more graphical elements based on the pose estimation for the vehicle, presenting a graphical display of the stitched image view including the one or more graphical elements and a vehicle avatar. Further, in at least one example, the methods and systems may include detecting position commands for a position of the vehicle avatar within the graphical display and updating the avatar position and iconography in response to the position commands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Aaron Thompson
  • Patent number: 10740972
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, devices and methods for presentation and control of a virtual vehicle view with surround view imaging. Surround view imaging may be augmented with iconography. In one embodiment, a method includes generating a stitched image view based on surround view image data for a vehicle includes the stitched image view and virtual camera position data to an augmented reality module of the first device, determining a pose estimation for the vehicle to provide vehicle position and orientation, and augmenting the stitched image view to include graphical elements based on the pose estimation and virtual camera position. Presentation of the stitched image view including the one or more graphical elements can be updated based on changes to a virtual camera position direction and angle, changes in vehicle position and control inputs. Device and systems are provided to present augmented surround view imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Aaron Thompson
  • Publication number: 20200117950
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, devices and methods for evaluating a trained vehicle data set of a driver assistance system. Embodiments are directed to scoring run time attributes of a scene detection operation using a trained vehicle data set against a vector representation for an annotated data set to assess the ability of the scene detection operation to perceive target object attributes of the vehicle sensor data. In one embodiment, scoring evaluates effectiveness of the scene detection operation in identifying target object attributes of the vehicle sensor data using the trained vehicle data set. An event flag may be determined for a trained vehicle data set based on the scoring, the even flag identifying one or more parameters for updating the trained vehicle data set. Configurations and processes can identify anomalies to a trained vehicle data set and allow for capturing useful real world data to test runtime operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Aaron THOMPSON, Honghao TAN
  • Publication number: 20200117912
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, devices and methods for identifying objects and scenarios that have not been trained or are unidentifiable to vehicle perception sensors or vehicle assistive driving systems. Embodiments are directed to using a trained vehicle data set to identify target objects in vehicle sensor data. In one embodiment, a process is provided that includes running a scene detection operation on vehicle to derive a vector of target object attributes of the vehicle sensor data and generating a vector representation for the scene detection operation and the attributes of the vehicle sensor data. The vector representation compared to a familiarity vector to represent effectiveness of the scene detection operation. In addition, the vector representation can be scored to identify one or more target objects or significant scenarios, including unidentifiable objects and/or driving scenes, scenarios for reporting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Aaron THOMPSON, Honghao TAN
  • Patent number: 10549922
    Abstract: A device for maintaining a pneumatic conveyance line can include a body having one or more wings. In some examples, the body is configured to be positioned between opposing rails of a pneumatic conveyance track with the one or more wings positioned on a respective opposing rail of the track. The wings can carry one or more agents for at least one of cleaning and lubricating the track. As the device is pushed along the track, the device can clean and/or lubricate the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Albert Bilski, Chad Aaron Thompson, Jill Kristen Hodowanic, Pablo Segovia, Brian Joseph Doffing
  • Publication number: 20190264130
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Stefan Seemeyer, Stephan Scharrenbach, Jeffrey S. Hutchinson, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Kellan Wesley Chamblee, Chad Aaron Thompson
  • Publication number: 20190248596
    Abstract: A device for maintaining a pneumatic conveyance line can include a body having one or more wings. In some examples, the body is configured to be positioned between opposing rails of a pneumatic conveyance track with the one or more wings positioned on a respective opposing rail of the track. The wings can carry one or more agents for at least one of cleaning and lubricating the track. As the device is pushed along the track, the device can clean and/or lubricate the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Albert Bilski, Chad Aaron Thompson, Jill Kristen Hodowanic, Pablo Segovia, Brian Joseph Doffing
  • Patent number: 10315857
    Abstract: A device for maintaining a pneumatic conveyance line can include a body having one or more wings. In some examples, the body is configured to be positioned between opposing rails of a pneumatic conveyance track with the one or more wings positioned on a respective opposing rail of the track. The wings can carry one or more agents for at least one of cleaning and lubricating the track. As the device is pushed along the track, the device can clean and/or lubricate the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Albert Bilski, Chad Aaron Thompson, Jill Kristen Hodowanic, Pablo Segovia, Brian Joseph Doffing
  • Patent number: 10260020
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Seemeyer, Stephan Scharrenbach, Jeffrey S. Hutchinson, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Kellan Wesley Chamblee, Chad Aaron Thompson
  • Patent number: 10184289
    Abstract: A disclosed spacer key is configured for insertion within hollow spacer sections, thereby connecting the hollow spacer sections. The spacer key may include a top wall and a bottom wall connected by opposing side walls such that the spacer key has a tubular cross section and longitudinally-extending body. To control how much of the body is inserted into each spacer section, one or more raised areas may be included on the exterior of the spacer key. Protrusions may extend laterally-outward from the spacer key, configured to contact one or more internal surfaces of surrounding spacer sections upon insertion. External surfaces of the spacer key lacking protrusions may include one or more depressed areas. Longitudinally-extending grooves may also be included on the exterior of the spacer key to accommodate various perforations that may protrude from surrounding spacer sections, thereby improving the fit between the spacer key and spacer sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: APOGEE ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventor: Aaron Thompson
  • Publication number: 20180315244
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, devices and methods for presentation and control of a virtual vehicle view with surround view imaging. Surround view imaging may be augmented with iconography. In one embodiment, a method includes generating a stitched image view based on surround view image data for a vehicle includes the stitched image view and virtual camera position data to an augmented reality module of the first device, determining a pose estimation for the vehicle to provide vehicle position and orientation, and augmenting the stitched image view to include graphical elements based on the pose estimation and virtual camera position. Presentation of the stitched image view including the one or more graphical elements can be updated based on changes to a virtual camera position direction and angle, changes in vehicle position and control inputs. Device and systems are provided to present augmented surround view imaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventor: Aaron Thompson
  • Publication number: 20180127679
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Stefan Seemeyer, Stephan Scharrenbach, Jeffrey S. Hutchinson, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Kellan Wesley Chamblee, Chad Aaron Thompson
  • Patent number: 9896641
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Seemeyer, Stephan Scharrenbach, Jeffrey S. Hutchinson, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Kellan Wesley Chamblee, Chad Aaron Thompson
  • Publication number: 20170342766
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a spacer key configured for insertion within hollow spacer sections, thereby connecting the hollow spacer sections. The spacer key may include a top wall and a bottom wall connected by opposing side walls such that the spacer key has a tubular cross section and longitudinally-extending body. To control how much of the body is inserted into each spacer section, one or more raised areas may be included on the exterior of the spacer key. Protrusions may extend laterally-outward from the spacer key, configured to contact one or more internal surfaces of surrounding spacer sections upon insertion. External surfaces of the spacer key lacking protrusions may include one or more depressed areas. Longitudinally-extending grooves may also be included on the exterior of the spacer key to accommodate various perforations that may protrude from surrounding spacer sections, thereby improving the fit between the spacer key and spacer sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Aaron Thompson