Patents by Inventor Eduardo Garcia
Eduardo Garcia 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: 20200033921Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a thermal management system for an electronic device, such as an augmented reality or virtual reality device. The thermal management system can comprise an active cooling mechanism in various embodiments to dynamically or actively cool components of the device, for example, by adjust fan speeds of a fan assembly. In some embodiments, a hardware shutdown mechanism can be provided to shut down the device if software-based thermal management devices are inoperable. In some embodiments, the air flow into and/or within the electronic device can be adjusted to cool various components of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Guillermo Padin Rohena, Adam Carl Wright, William Chow, Gary Quartana, JR., Humberto Eduardo Garcia, Jose Felix Rodriguez, Matthew Thomas Hull, Paul Daniel Lindquist
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Publication number: 20200022775Abstract: A hyperdexterous surgical system is provided. The system can include one or more surgical arms coupleable to a fixture and configured to support one or more surgical tools. The system can include an electronic control system configured to communicate electronically with the one or more robotic surgical tools. The control system can electronically control the operation of the one or more surgical tools. The system can include one or more portable handheld controllers actuatable by a surgeon to communicate one or more control signals to the one or more surgical tools via the electronic control system to operate the one or more surgical tools. The one or more portable handheld controllers can provide said one or more control signals from a plurality of locations of an operating arena, allowing a surgeon to be mobile during a surgical procedure and to remotely operate the one or more surgical tools from different locations of the operating arena.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Thomas D. Egan, Karen Shakespear Koenig
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Publication number: 20200008901Abstract: A hyperdexterous surgical system is provided. The system on include one or more surgical arms coupleable in a fixture and configured to support one or more surgical tools. The system can include an electronic control system configured to communicate electronically with the one or more robotic surgical tools. The control system can electronically control the operation of the one or more surgical tools. The system can include one or more portable handheld controllers actuatable by a surgeon to communicate one or more control signals to the one or more surgical tools via the electronic control system to operate the one or more surgical tools. The one or more portable handheld controllers can provide said one or more control signals from a plurality of locations of an operating arena, allowing a surgeon to be mobile during a surgical procedure and to remotely operate the one or more surgical tools from different locations of the operating arena.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Thomas D. Egan, Karen Shakespear Koenig
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Publication number: 20190343594Abstract: A hyperdexterous surgical system is provided. The system can include one or more surgical arms coupleable to a fixture and configured to support one or more surgical tools. The system can include an electronic control system configured to communicate electronically with the one or more robotic surgical tools. The control system can electronically control the operation of the one or more surgical tools. The system can include one or more portable handheld controllers actuatable by a surgeon to communicate one or more control signals to the one or more surgical tools via the electronic control system to operate the one or more surgical tools. The one or more portable handheld controllers can provide said one or more control signals from a plurality of locations of an operating arena, allowing a surgeon to be mobile during a surgical procedure and to remotely operate the one or more surgical tools from different locations of the operating arena.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Thomas D. Egan, Karen Shakespear Koenig
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Patent number: 10383699Abstract: A hyperdexterous surgical system is provided. The system can include one or more surgical arms coupleable to a fixture and configured to support one or more surgical tools. The system can include an electronic control system configured to communicate electronically with the one or more robotic surgical tools. The control system can electronically control the operation of the one or more surgical tools. The system can include one or more portable handheld controllers actuatable by a surgeon to communicate one or more control signals to the one or more surgical tools via the electronic control system to operate the one or more surgical tools. The one or more portable handheld controllers can provide said one or more control signals from a plurality of locations of an operating arena, allowing a surgeon to be mobile during a surgical procedure and to remotely operate the one or more surgical tools from different locations of the operating arena.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: SRI INTERNATIONALInventors: Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Thomas D. Egan, Karen Shakespear Koenig
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Patent number: 10376337Abstract: A hyperdexterous surgical system is provided. The system can include one or more surgical arms coupleable to a fixture and configured to support one or more surgical tools. The system can include an electronic control system configured to communicate electronically with the one or more robotic surgical tools. The control system can electronically control the operation of the one or more surgical tools. The system can include one or more portable handheld controllers actuatable by a surgeon to communicate one or more control signals to the one or more surgical tools via the electronic control system to operate the one or more surgical tools. The one or more portable handheld controllers can provide said one or more control signals from a plurality of locations of an operating arena, allowing a surgeon to be mobile during a surgical procedure and to remotely operate the one or more surgical tools from different locations of the operating arena.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2014Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: SRI INTERNATIONALInventors: Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Thomas D. Egan, Karen Shakespear Koenig
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Patent number: 10371237Abstract: A belt wave drive transmission system and method are shown involving a first rotor (10) having a first drum configured to rotate about its axis of rotation and a second rotor (20) having a second drum configured to rotate about its axis of rotation, where the first rotor (10) is constrained to orbit concentrically about the axis of rotation of the second drum. A belt (30) encircles the first and second drums to couple the first (10) and second (20) rotors such that the first rotor (10) moves concentrically around the second rotor (20) as the belt (30) advances about a circumference of the second drum. In further refinements, the system and method involve electrically controllably coupling at least one of the first and second rotors to the belt.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: SRI InternationalInventors: Karen Shakespear Koenig, Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy
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Patent number: 10367602Abstract: A data modulation method with low frequency signals, encapsulating a plurality of data along with an identifier corresponding to one or multiple LR receivers, and a given preamble into their associated fields to form a LR frame by means of a formatter. The preamble of the LR frame prepares the LR receiver for the reception of the receiver ID and data. An encoding stage whereby a line code generates a plurality of coded data from an LR frame. The transmission of the coded data using ASK modulation through an encoder, rules the transmission of a frame burst emulating the transmission of a modulated low frequency carrier signal. The frame burst is composed of frames compliant with any standard defined by the IEEE 802.11 Working Group or IEEE 802.15 Working Group.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Inventors: Eduardo Garcia Villegas, Elena Lopez Aguilera, Joaquim Oller Bosch, Ilker Seyfettin Demirkol, Jordi Casademont Serra, Josep Paradells Aspas
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Patent number: 10299883Abstract: A hyperdexterous surgical system is provided. The system can include one or more surgical arms coupleable to a fixture and configured to support one or more surgical tools. The system can include an electronic control system configured to communicate electronically with the one or more robotic surgical tools. The control system can electronically control the operation of the one or more surgical tools. The system can include one or more portable handheld controllers actuatable by a surgeon to communicate one or more control signals to the one or more surgical tools via the electronic control system to operate the one or more surgical tools. The one or more portable handheld controllers can provide said one or more control signals from a plurality of locations of an operating arena, allowing a surgeon to be mobile during a surgical procedure and to remotely operate the one or more surgical tools from different locations of the operating arena.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2014Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: SRI INTERNATIONALInventors: Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Thomas D. Egan, Karen Shakespear Koenig
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Publication number: 20190133689Abstract: A virtual reality system providing a virtual robotic surgical environment, and methods for using the virtual reality system, are described herein. The virtual reality system may simulate a robotic surgical environment in which a user may operate both a robotically-controlled surgical instrument using a handheld controller and a manual laparoscopic surgical instrument while adjacent a patient table.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Eric Mark Johnson, Pablo Eduardo GARCIA KILROY, Bernard Fai Kin SIU, Haoran YU
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Publication number: 20190085913Abstract: Methods and apparatus related to electrolaminate clutches and transmissions are disclosed. A device can include: an input shaft that can be coupled to an electrolaminate sheet; an output shaft that can be coupled rigidly to a spring positioned over the input shaft, where the spring includes a tab that fits a groove of a spring capture ring that can be positioned over the input shaft; and a drum connected to an electrical ground between the electrolaminate sheet and the spring capture ring, where the drum can be coupled rigidly to the spring capture ring. Then, when a voltage is applied to the electrolaminate sheet, the electrolaminate sheet can clamp to the drum and impart rotation of the input shaft to the drum. The imparted rotation can cause the spring capture ring and the spring to rotate and clamp down on the input shaft, imparting rotation to the output shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Karen Shakespear Koenig, Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Brian Keith McCoy, Allegra Anna Lenta Shum, Joseph Stephen Eckerle
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Publication number: 20190005838Abstract: A virtual reality system providing a virtual robotic surgical environment, and methods for using the virtual reality system, are described herein. The system may generate a virtual robotic surgical environment using a client application, where the virtual robotic surgical environment includes at least one virtual robotic component. In response to a user input to move the at least one virtual robotic component in the virtual robotic surgical environment, the system may pass status information regarding the at least one virtual robotic component from the client application to a server application, generate an actuation command based on the user input and the status information using the server application, pass the actuation command from the server application to the client application, and move the at least one virtual robotic component based on the actuation command.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Haoran YU, Pablo Eduardo GARCIA KILROY, Bernard Fai Kin SIU, Eric Mark JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20190005848Abstract: A virtual reality system providing a virtual robotic surgical environment, and methods for using the virtual reality system, are described herein. Within the virtual reality system, various user modes enable different kinds of interactions between a user and the virtual robotic surgical environment. For example, one variation of a method for facilitating navigation of a virtual robotic surgical environment includes displaying a first-person perspective view of the virtual robotic surgical environment from a first vantage point, displaying a first window view of the virtual robotic surgical environment from a second vantage point and displaying a second window view of the virtual robotic surgical environment from a third vantage point. Additionally, in response to a user input associating the first and second window views, a trajectory between the second and third vantage points can be generated sequentially linking the first and second window views.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Pablo Eduardo GARCIA KILROY, Eric Mark JOHNSON, Bernard Fai Kin SIU, Haoran YU
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Publication number: 20190000578Abstract: A virtual reality system providing a virtual robotic surgical environment, and methods for using the virtual reality system, are described herein. The virtual reality system may be used to expedite the R&D cycle during development of a robotic surgical system, such as by allowing simulation of potential design without the time and significant expense of physical prototypes. The virtual reality system may also be used to test a control algorithm or a control mode for a robotic surgical component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Haoran YU, Pablo Eduardo GARCIA KILROY, Bernard Fai Kin SIU, Eric Mark JOHNSON
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Patent number: 10136949Abstract: Various exemplary methods, systems, and devices for gathering and analyzing data for robotic surgical systems are provided. In general, the methods, systems, and devices can allow data to be gathered regarding use in a surgical procedure of a robotic surgical system that includes a plurality of movable arms each configured to couple to a surgical instrument. The gathered data can be used to determine a recommended initial position of the arms for future surgical procedures using the robotic surgical system. The recommended initial position can be provided to users of the robotic surgical system in the future surgical procedures.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2015Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Kevin D. Felder, Bernard Siu, Sina Nia Kosari, Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy
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Patent number: 10138953Abstract: Methods and apparatus related to electrolaminate clutches and transmissions are disclosed. A device can include: an input shaft that can be coupled to an electrolaminate sheet; an output shaft that can be coupled rigidly to a spring positioned over the input shaft, where the spring includes a tab that fits a groove of a spring capture ring that can be positioned over the input shaft; and a drum connected to an electrical ground between the electrolaminate sheet and the spring capture ring, where the drum can be coupled rigidly to the spring capture ring. Then, when a voltage is applied to the electrolaminate sheet, the electrolaminate sheet can clamp to the drum and impart rotation of the input shaft to the drum. The imparted rotation can cause the spring capture ring and the spring to rotate and clamp down on the input shaft, imparting rotation to the output shaft.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: SRI InternationalInventors: Karen Shakespear Koenig, Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Brian Keith McCoy, Allegra Anna Lenta Shum, Joseph Stephen Eckerle
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Publication number: 20180333107Abstract: A wearable device for attachment to a body part of a user is for sensing, feedback and adjusting features. The wearable device includes a flexible housing, an array of sensing devices configured to be positioned proximate the body part to determine respective physiological characteristics of the user, and a processor configured to receive and process information regarding the physiological characteristics from the array of sensing devices. A communication module is associated with the processor and configured to communicate data to/from an external control unit (ECU).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Applicant: Rocket Business Ventures, S.A. de C.V.Inventors: Fernando García Sada, Eduardo García Alanís, Sergio de Jesús Elizondo Muñoz, Daniel David Pechir Rivera, Patricia Alejandra Vázquez Marines, Maria Catalina Charles Herrera
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Patent number: 10086147Abstract: Described herein is a smart dose monitoring device. The dose monitoring device may include electronics such as motion sensors, orientation sensors, and timers related to monitoring the time of and amount of dose administered during an injection event.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Mircea Stefan Despa, Andrew Richards, Sundeep Kankanala, Jonathan Hofius, Thomas P. Low, Jose Luis Cordoba Matilla, Pablo Eduardo Garcia Kilroy, Karen Shakespear Koenig, Joseph Eckerle
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Publication number: 20180220664Abstract: A smoke generator container for applying phytosanitary products and/or food additives on fruits and vegetables. The container comprises a recipient, a product to be applied inside of the container, and an ignition system. The product to be applied comprises, by weight, between 5% and 30% of an active ingredient, between 25% and 80% of a phyllosilicate matrix, between 5% and 25% of a polysaccharide, and between 5% and 20% of potassium chlorate. The ignition system comprises an electrical resistor from which exit fireproof cables to be connected to a power source. Also, an installation having a plurality of smoke generator containers and a method of manufacturing a smoke generator container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Ernesto Conesa Roca, Eduardo García Breijo, Nicolás Laguarda Miró
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Publication number: 20180168759Abstract: User interface devices are disclosed. The device can include a body that can be held in a user's hand. The body has an outer surface that can be gripped by fingers of the user's hand to facilitate translation and rotation of the body by the user's hand. The device can include one or snore sensors disposed within the body. In some embodiments, the one or more sensor can provide one or both of position and orientation information of the body to a control system. The body can provide feedback to the user via the exterior surface of the body that is gripped by the user's fingers and/or can receive control inputs from the user via one or more of translation of the body, rotation of the body, pressing of the outer surface with the user's fingers, and changing of the angular orientation of the longitudinal axis of the body. Methods of using a user interface device are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Pablo Eduardo Garcia KILROY, Karen Shakespear KOENIG, Jose Luis Cordoba MATILLA, Joan SAVALL