Patents by Inventor Chuck Deakins

Chuck Deakins 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).

  • Publication number: 20220114910
    Abstract: A driving simulation system includes a simulated driver cockpit which includes simulated controls, a display control input, and a video display providing a simulated driving environment to the driver. The system further includes a computerized simulation control module including programming to operate a driving simulation. The driving simulation includes driving rules. The module further including programming to monitor performance of the driver during the driving simulation and compare the performance of the driver to the driving rules. The module further includes programming to generate an untextualized feedback regarding performance of the driver relative to the driving rules, monitor an input by the driver to the display control input, and selectively display the untextualized feedback to the driver based upon the input by the driver to the display control input. The selective display is operable to enable private viewing of the untextualized feedback by the driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: FAAC Incorporated
    Inventors: Chuck Deakins, William Martin, Travis Staley, Steven Olson, Christopher Hegarty, David S. Bouwkamp
  • Patent number: 11244579
    Abstract: A driving simulation system is configured to train a driver. The system includes a simulated driver cockpit which includes a steering wheel and at least one video display providing a simulated driving environment to the driver. The system further includes a computerized simulation control module including programming configured to operate a driving simulation through the simulated driver cockpit. The driving simulation includes driving rules. The programming is further configured to monitor performance of the driver during the driving simulation, compare the performance of the driver to the driving rules, and while the driving simulation is still in operation, provide untextualized feedback to the driver regarding performance of the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: FAAC Incorporated
    Inventors: Chuck Deakins, William Martin, Travis Staley, Steven Olson, Christopher Hegarty, David S. Bouwkamp
  • Patent number: 11132916
    Abstract: A driving simulation system is configured to train a driver. The system includes a simulated driver cockpit which includes a steering wheel and at least one video display providing a simulated driving environment to the driver. The system further includes a computerized simulation control module including programming configured to operate a driving simulation through the simulated driver cockpit. The driving simulation includes combined driving rules including generic driving rules configured to universal driving standards and local standard operating procedures for a particular locale. The programming further monitors performance of the driver during the driving simulation, compares the performance of the driver to the combined driving rules, and provide feedback to the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: FAAC Incorporated
    Inventors: Chuck Deakins, William Martin, Travis Staley, Steven Olson, Christopher Hegarty, David S. Bouwkamp
  • Publication number: 20190236971
    Abstract: A driving simulation system is configured to train a driver. The system includes a simulated driver cockpit which includes a steering wheel and at least one video display providing a simulated driving environment to the driver. The system further includes a computerized simulation control module including programming configured to operate a driving simulation through the simulated driver cockpit. The driving simulation includes driving rules. The programming is further configured to monitor performance of the driver during the driving simulation, compare the performance of the driver to the driving rules, and while the driving simulation is still in operation, provide untextualized feedback to the driver regarding performance of the driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Chuck Deakins, William Martin, Travis Staley, Steven Olson, Christopher Hegarty, Castle Rock S. Bouwkamp
  • Publication number: 20180366022
    Abstract: A driving simulation system is configured to train a driver. The system includes a simulated driver cockpit which includes a steering wheel and at least one video display providing a simulated driving environment to the driver. The system further includes a computerized simulation control module including programming configured to operate a driving simulation through the simulated driver cockpit. The driving simulation includes combined driving rules including generic driving rules configured to universal driving standards and local standard operating procedures for a particular locale. The programming further monitors performance of the driver during the driving simulation, compares the performance of the driver to the combined driving rules, and provide feedback to the driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: FAAC Incorporated
    Inventors: Chuck Deakins, William Martin, Travis Staley, Steven Olson, Christopher Hegarty, David S. Bouwkamp