Patents by Inventor Daniel Ozick
Daniel Ozick 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).
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Publication number: 20190022520Abstract: One or more programmable electronic interfaces made up of a tile, a sensor, or multiple tiles and/or sensors in a network communicate with a computational device to allow users to build programs to be played interactively on the interfaces. The interfaces can react to a user applying pressure to, contacting with the interface or otherwise triggering a sensor (such as motion, thermal, touch, pressure, or other detected interactions). The computational device provides a macro-scale interface of different types. The system communicates (either wirelessly or via a wired connection) with the computing device in order to send and receive information. The electronic interfaces can be tiles with interactive lights and/or sensors that can be programmed into games, designs, animations, light shows, musical instruments, dance routine steps, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Bryanne Leeming, Daniel Ozick, Amon Millner, David Kunitz
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Patent number: 8854001Abstract: A method for energy management in a robotic device includes providing a base station for mating with the robotic device, determining a quantity of energy stored in an energy storage unit of the robotic device, and performing a predetermined task based at least in part on the quantity of energy stored. Also disclosed are systems for emitting avoidance signals to prevent inadvertent contact between the robot and the base station, and systems for emitting homing signals to allow the robotic device to accurately dock with the base station.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: iRobot CorporationInventors: David A. Cohen, Daniel Ozick, Clara Vu, James Lynch, Philip R. Mass
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Patent number: 8749196Abstract: A method for energy management in a robotic device includes providing a base station for mating with the robotic device, determining a quantity of energy stored in an energy storage unit of the robotic device, and performing a predetermined task based at least in part on the quantity of energy stored. Also disclosed are systems for emitting avoidance signals to prevent inadvertent contact between the robot and the base station, and systems for emitting homing signals to allow the robotic device to accurately dock with the base station.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: iRobot CorporationInventors: David A. Cohen, Daniel Ozick, Clara Vu, James Lynch, Philip R. Mass
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Patent number: 8478442Abstract: A robot obstacle detection system including a robot housing which navigates with respect to a surface and a sensor subsystem aimed at the surface for detecting the surface. The sensor subsystem includes an emitter which emits a signal having a field of emission and a photon detector having a field of view which intersects the field of emission at a region. The subsystem detects the presence of an object proximate the mobile robot and determines a value of a signal corresponding to the object. It compares the value to a predetermined value, moves the mobile robot in response to the comparison, and updates the predetermined value upon the occurrence of an event.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: iRobot CorporationInventors: Christopher Casey, Matthew Cross, Daniel Ozick, Joseph L. Jones
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Patent number: 8461803Abstract: A method for energy management in a robotic device includes providing a base station for mating with the robotic device, determining a quantity of energy stored in an energy storage unit of the robotic device, and performing a predetermined task based at least in part on the quantity of energy stored. Also disclosed are systems for emitting avoidance signals to prevent inadvertent contact between the robot and the base station, and systems for emitting homing signals to allow the robotic device to accurately dock with the base station.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: iRobot CorporationInventors: David A. Cohen, Daniel Ozick, Clara Vu, James Lynch, Philip R. Mass
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Patent number: 8456125Abstract: A piezoelectric debris sensor and associated signal processor responsive to debris strikes enable an autonomous or non-autonomous cleaning device to detect the presence of debris and in response, to select a behavioral mode, operational condition or pattern of movement, such as spot coverage or the like. Multiple sensor channels (e.g., left and right) can be used to enable the detection or generation of differential left/right debris signals and thereby enable an autonomous device to steer in the direction of debris.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: iRobot CorporationInventors: Gregg W. Landry, David A. Cohen, Daniel Ozick
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Patent number: 8412377Abstract: A robot obstacle detection system including a robot housing which navigates with respect to a surface and a sensor subsystem aimed at the surface for detecting the surface. The sensor subsystem includes an emitter which emits a signal having a field of emission and a photon detector having a field of view which intersects the field of emission at a region. The subsystem detects the presence of an object proximate the mobile robot and determines a value of a signal corresponding to the object. It compares the value to a predetermined value, moves the mobile robot in response to the comparison, and updates the predetermined value upon the occurrence of an event.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2005Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: iRobot CorporationInventors: Christopher Casey, Matthew Cross, Daniel Ozick, Joseph L. Jones
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Publication number: 20120246862Abstract: A piezoelectric debris sensor and associated signal processor responsive to debris strikes enable an autonomous or non-autonomous cleaning device to detect the presence of debris and in response, to select a behavioral mode, operational condition or pattern of movement, such as spot coverage or the like. Multiple sensor channels (e.g., left and right) can be used to enable the detection or generation of differential left/right debris signals and thereby enable an autonomous device to steer in the direction of debris.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: iRobot CorporationInventors: Gregg W. Landry, David A. Cohen, Daniel Ozick
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Patent number: 8275482Abstract: A robot obstacle detection system including a robot housing which navigates with respect to a surface and a sensor subsystem aimed at the surface for detecting the surface. The sensor subsystem includes an emitter which emits a signal having a field of emission and a photon detector having a field of view which intersects the field of emission at a region. The subsystem detects the presence of an object proximate the mobile robot and determines a value of a signal corresponding to the object. It compares the value to a predetermined value, moves the mobile robot in response to the comparison, and updates the predetermined value upon the occurrence of an event.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: iRobot CorporationInventors: Christopher Casey, Matthew Cross, Daniel Ozick, Joseph L. Jones
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Publication number: 20120085368Abstract: A piezoelectric debris sensor and associated signal processor responsive to debris strikes enable an autonomous or non-autonomous cleaning device to detect the presence of debris and in response, to select a behavioral mode, operational condition or pattern of movement, such as spot coverage or the like. Multiple sensor channels (e.g., left and right) can be used to enable the detection or generation of differential left/right debris signals and thereby enable an autonomous device to steer in the direction of debris.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Gregg W. Landry, David A. Cohen, Daniel Ozick
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Publication number: 20120049798Abstract: A method for energy management in a robotic device includes providing a base station for mating with the robotic device, determining a quantity of energy stored in an energy storage unit of the robotic device, and performing a predetermined task based at least in part on the quantity of energy stored. Also disclosed are systems for emitting avoidance signals to prevent inadvertent contact between the robot and the base station, and systems for emitting homing signals to allow the robotic device to accurately dock with the base station.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: David A. Cohen, Daniel Ozick, Clara Yu, James Lynch, Philip R. Mass
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Publication number: 20100115716Abstract: A piezoelectric debris sensor and associated signal processor responsive to debris strikes enable an autonomous or non-autonomous cleaning device to detect the presence of debris and in response, to select a behavioral mode, operational condition or pattern of movement, such as spot coverage or the like. Multiple sensor channels (e.g., left and right) can be used to enable the detection or generation of differential left/right debris signals and thereby enable an autonomous device to steer in the direction of debris.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2010Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: IROBOT CORPORATIONInventors: Gregg W. Landry, David A. Cohen, Daniel Ozick
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Publication number: 20090055022Abstract: A robot obstacle detection system including a robot housing which navigates with respect to a surface and a sensor subsystem aimed at the surface for detecting the surface. The sensor subsystem includes an emitter which emits a signal having a field of emission and a photon detector having a field of view which intersects the field of emission at a region. The subsystem detects the presence of an object proximate the mobile robot and determines a value of a signal corresponding to the object. It compares the value to a predetermined value, moves the mobile robot in response to the comparison, and updates the predetermined value upon the occurrence of an event.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Christopher Casey, Mathew Cross, Daniel Ozick, Joseph L. Jones
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Publication number: 20090045766Abstract: A robot obstacle detection system including a robot housing which navigates with respect to a surface and a sensor subsystem aimed at the surface for detecting the surface. The sensor subsystem includes an emitter which emits a signal having a field of emission and a photon detector having a field of view which intersects the field of emission at a region. The subsystem detects the presence of an object proximate the mobile robot and determines a value of a signal corresponding to the object. It compares the value to a predetermined value, moves the mobile robot in response to the comparison, and updates the predetermined value upon the occurrence of ah event.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: iRobot CorporationInventors: Christopher Casey, Matthew Cross, Daniel Ozick, Joseph L. Jones
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Publication number: 20090038089Abstract: A piezoelectric debris sensor and associated signal processor responsive to debris strikes enable an autonomous or non-autonomous cleaning device to detect the presence of debris and in response, to select a behavioral mode, operational condition or pattern of movement, such as spot coverage or the like. Multiple sensor channels (e.g., left and right) can be used to enable the detection or generation of differential left/right debris signals and thereby enable an autonomous device to steer in the direction of debris.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: iRobot CorporationInventors: Gregg W. Landry, David A. Cohen, Daniel Ozick
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Patent number: 7459871Abstract: A piezoelectric debris sensor and associated signal processor responsive to debris strikes enable an autonomous or non-autonomous cleaning device to detect the presence of debris and in response, to select a behavioral mode, operational condition or pattern of movement, such as spot coverage or the like. Multiple sensor channels (e.g., left and right) can be used to enable the detection or generation of differential left/right debris signals and thereby enable an autonomous device to steer in the direction of debris.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2007Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: iRobot CorporationInventors: Gregg W. Landry, David A. Cohen, Daniel Ozick
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Patent number: 7430455Abstract: A robot obstacle detection system including a robot housing which navigates with respect to a surface and a sensor subsystem aimed at the surface for detecting the surface. The sensor subsystem includes an emitter which emits a signal having a field of emission and a photon detector having a field of view which intersects the field of emission at a region. The subsystem detects the presence of an object proximate the mobile robot and determines a value of a signal corresponding to the object. It compares the value to a predetermined value, moves the mobile robot in response to the comparison, and updates the predetermined value upon the occurrence of an event.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2007Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: iRobot CorporationInventors: Christopher Casey, Matthew Cross, Daniel Ozick, Joseph L. Jones
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Publication number: 20080150466Abstract: A piezoelectric debris sensor and associated signal processor responsive to debris strikes enable an autonomous or non-autonomous cleaning device to detect the presence of debris and in response, to select a behavioral mode, operational condition or pattern of movement, such as spot coverage or the like. Multiple sensor channels (e.g., left and right) can be used to enable the detection or generation of differential left/right debris signals and thereby enable an autonomous device to steer in the direction of debris.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Gregg W. Landry, David A. Cohen, Daniel Ozick
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Publication number: 20080109126Abstract: A robot lawnmower includes a body and a drive system carried by the body and configured to maneuver the robot across a lawn. The robot also includes a grass cutter and a swath edge detector, both carried by the body. The swath edge detector is configured to detect a swath edge between cut and uncut grass while the drive system maneuvers the robot across the lawn while following a detected swath edge. The swath edge detector includes a calibrator that monitors uncut grass for calibration of the swath edge detector. In some examples, the calibrator comprises a second swath edge detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: IROBOT CORPORATIONInventors: Paul Sandin, Joseph Jones, Daniel Ozick, David Cohen, David Lewis, Clara Vu, Zivthan Dubrovsky, Joshua Preneta, Jeffrey Mammen, Duane Gilbert, Tony Campbell, John Bergman
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Publication number: 20080091304Abstract: A method of navigating an autonomous coverage robot between bounded areas includes positioning a navigation beacon in a gateway between adjoining first and second bounded areas. The beacon configured to transmit a gateway marking emission across the gateway. The method also includes placing the coverage robot within the first bounded area. The robot autonomously traverses the first bounded area in a cleaning mode and upon encountering the gateway marking emission in the gateway, the robot remains in the first bounded area, thereby avoiding the robot migration into the second area. Upon termination of the cleaning mode in the first area, the robot autonomously initiates a migration mode to move through the gateway, past the beacon, into the second bounded area.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: iRobot CorporationInventors: Daniel Ozick, Andrea Okerholm, Jeffrey Mammen, Michael Halloran, Paul Sandin, Chik Won