Patents by Inventor Edwin Ernest Wilson

Edwin Ernest Wilson 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: 20240118697
    Abstract: An automated machine management and operational control system. The system uses reusable digital assets to efficiently generate mission plans using predictable instructions. The reusable digital assets are created for applicability to multiple machines, locations, implements and operations. Machine, implement or location specific configurations may be used in combination with reusable digital assets to form mission plan instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventor: Edwin Ernest Wilson
  • Publication number: 20240034257
    Abstract: An audio signaling system for automated machines facilitates action controls for a machine or fleet of machines. The audio signaling system may use audio tones and audio recognition for specified actions such as emergency stops. The system may include a field audio output system and onboard audio control systems. Audio control systems may include audio recognition and be integrated with automation control systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Kyle Alan Martin, Edwin Ernest Wilson
  • Patent number: 10223588
    Abstract: System and techniques for an image filter based on row identification are described herein. A crop row center represented in an image of a crop row can be calculated. A filter corresponding to a set of expected crop characteristics of the crop row can be obtained. Elements in the image can then be categorized based on applying the filter to the image when the filter anchored on the crop row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Raven Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Ernest Wilson, Robert Leonard Nelson, Jr., David Anthony Fowler
  • Patent number: 9829364
    Abstract: A system for determining a volume of loose material within a container comprises a support arm mountable above the container, an array of one or more sensors mounted to the support arm, wherein each of the one or more sensors is configured to determine a discrete distance measurement between the array and a surface of the loose material or a surface of the container, and at least one processor in communication with the array of one or more sensors, the processor configured to estimate a volume of the loose material in the container from discrete distance measurements determined by the one or more sensors of the array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Raven Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Ernest Wilson, John D. Preheim, Robert Leonard Nelson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170228595
    Abstract: System and techniques for an image filter based on row identification are described herein. A crop row center represented in an image of a crop row can be calculated. A filter corresponding to a set of expected crop characteristics of the crop row can be obtained. Elements in the image can then be categorized based on applying the filter to the image when the filter anchored on the crop row.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Edwin Ernest Wilson, Robert Leonard Nelson, JR., David Anthony Fowler
  • Patent number: 9675000
    Abstract: System and techniques for optical flow sensing applications in agricultural vehicles are described herein. A plurality of digital images of an agricultural environment can be obtained from a sensor affixed to agricultural equipment. The plurality of digital images can include a first image and a second image, the second image being captured subsequent to the first image. A transformation of a landmark between the first image and the second image can be identified. A degree of motion for the agricultural equipment relative to an environmental target can be calculated based on the transformation of the landmark.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Raven Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Ernest Wilson, Robert Leonard Nelson, Jr., David Anthony Fowler
  • Patent number: 9576215
    Abstract: System and techniques for an image filter based on row identification are described herein. A crop row center represented in an image of a crop row can be calculated. A filter corresponding to a set of expected crop characteristics of the crop row can be obtained. Elements in the image can then be categorized based on applying the filter to the image when the filter anchored on the crop row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Raven Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Ernest Wilson, Robert Leonard Nelson, Jr., David Anthony Fowler
  • Patent number: 9446791
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for refined row guidance parameterization with Hough transform are described herein. An electronic representation of a field (ERF) can be received. A steering variable calculation can be performed by executing a cascaded Hough transform on the ERF. An intermediate value used in calculating the steering variable can be selected. A refined intermediate value can be identified from the intermediate value by measuring a difference between the intermediate value and an anchor value. The steering variable calculation can be adjusted using the refined intermediate value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Raven Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Leonard Nelson, Jr., Edwin Ernest Wilson
  • Publication number: 20160252384
    Abstract: A system for determining a volume of loose material within a container comprises a support arm mountable above the container, an array of one or more sensors mounted to the support arm, wherein each of the one or more sensors is configured to determine a discrete distance measurement between the array and a surface of the loose material or a surface of the container, and at least one processor in communication with the array of one or more sensors, the processor configured to estimate a volume of the loose material in the container from discrete distance measurements determined by the one or more sensors of the array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Edwin Ernest Wilson, John D. Preheim, Robert Leonard Nelson, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160061643
    Abstract: A system for determining a volume of loose material within a container comprises a support arm mountable above the container, an array of one or more sensors mounted to the support arm, wherein each of the one or more sensors is configured to determine a discrete distance measurement between the array and a surface of the loose material or a surface of the container, and at least one processor in communication with the array of one or more sensors, the processor configured to estimate a volume of the loose material in the container from discrete distance measurements determined by the one or more sensors of the array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Edwin Ernest Wilson, John D. Preheim, Robert Leonard Nelson, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150321694
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for refined row guidance parameterization with Hough transform are described herein. An electronic representation of a field (ERF) can be received. A steering variable calculation can be performed by executing a cascaded Hough transform on the ERF. An intermediate value used in calculating the steering variable can be selected. A refined intermediate value can be identified from the intermediate value by measuring a difference between the intermediate value and an anchor value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Leonard Nelson, JR., Edwin Ernest Wilson
  • Publication number: 20150324648
    Abstract: System and techniques for an image filter based on row identification are described herein. A crop row center represented in an image of a crop row can be calculated. A filter corresponding to a set of expected crop characteristics of the crop row can be obtained. Elements in the image can then be categorized based on applying the filter to the image when the filter anchored on the crop row.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Edwin Ernest Wilson, Robert Leonard Nelson, JR., David Anthony Fowler
  • Publication number: 20150319911
    Abstract: System and techniques for optical flow sensing applications in agricultural vehicles are described herein. A plurality of digital images of an agricultural environment can be obtained from a sensor affixed to agricultural equipment. The plurality of digital images can include a first image and a second image, the second image being captured subsequent to the first image. A transformation of a landmark between the first image and the second image can be identified. A degree of motion for the agricultural equipment relative to an environmental target can be calculated based on the transformation of the landmark.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Edwin Ernest Wilson, Robert Leonard Nelson, JR., David Anthony Fowler