Patents by Inventor Ivan Di Federico
Ivan Di Federico 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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Patent number: 11086397Abstract: A system for displaying information to an operator of a machine comprises a head tracking system and a projection system. One system for displaying information uses a projection system and a see-through display to present two-dimensional images to an operator. One system uses a projection system and a see-through display to present three-dimensional images to an operator. One system uses a pair of smart glasses to display information to a user based a direction a user is looking.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.Inventors: Daniele Pagliani, Nicola Finardi, Richard Jackson, Ivan Di Federico
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Publication number: 20200073474Abstract: A system for displaying information to an operator of a machine comprises a head tracking system and a projection system. One system for displaying information uses a projection system and a see-through display to present two-dimensional images to an operator. One system uses a projection system and a see-through display to present three-dimensional images to an operator. One system uses a pair of smart glasses to display information to a user based a direction a user is looking.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.Inventors: Daniele Pagliani, Nicola Finardi, Richard Jackson, Ivan Di Federico
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Patent number: 10503249Abstract: A system for displaying information to an operator of a machine comprises a head tracking system and a projection system. One system for displaying information uses a projection system and a see-through display to present two-dimensional images to an operator. One system uses a projection system and a see-through display to present three-dimensional images to an operator. One system uses a pair of smart glasses to display information to a user based a direction a user is looking.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2015Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.Inventors: Daniele Pagliani, Nicola Finardi, Richard Jackson, Ivan Di Federico
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Patent number: 10099609Abstract: A site-aware controller and various sensors determine if objects are located within a safety dome surrounding a machine such as a construction vehicle. The site-aware controller compares data from the various sensors to determine if the machine or independently moveable implements located on the machine are capable of impacting objects within the safety dome and/or travel of the machine into restricted areas. Detection of objects within the safety dome can trigger alerts (e.g., visual and/or audible) to an operator of the machine of a particular situation. Detection of objects within the safety dome can also prevent further movement of the machine or independently moveable implements located on the machine to prevent impacting the objects. The system can also prevent movement of the machine into restricted areas.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2015Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: InfoMobility S.r.L.Inventors: Daniele Pagliani, Nicola Finardi, Aldo Longhi, Ivan Di Federico
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Patent number: 9393990Abstract: A vehicle guidance system is disclosed where the vehicle includes a steering wheel assembly including a steering wheel and a hub, the hub connected to a steering shaft rotatable about a steering wheel axis within a steering column for steering the vehicle. The vehicle guidance system includes a receiver for receiving a position indication signal, a steering controller for generating a steering control signal based on the position indication signal and a drive assembly to directly drive the steering wheel assembly responsive to the steering control signal. The drive assembly generates a torque about a drive axis to rotate the steering wheel assembly, wherein the drive axis of the drive assembly is coaxial to the steering wheel axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Topcorn Precision Agriculture Pty Ltd.Inventors: Andrew Davis, Ivan Di Federico, Rhett Schildroth
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Publication number: 20160001701Abstract: A site-aware controller and various sensors determine if objects are located within a safety dome surrounding a machine such as a construction vehicle. The site-aware controller compares data from the various sensors to determine if the machine or independently moveable implements located on the machine are capable of impacting objects within the safety dome and/or travel of the machine into restricted areas. Detection of objects within the safety dome can trigger alerts (e.g., visual and/or audible) to an operator of the machine of a particular situation. Detection of objects within the safety dome can also prevent further movement of the machine or independently moveable implements located on the machine to prevent impacting the objects. The system can also prevent movement of the machine into restricted areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicants: TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS, INC., INFOMOBILITY S.R.L., TIERRA S.P.A.Inventors: Daniele Pagliani, Nicola Finardi, Aldo Longhi, Ivan Di Federico
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Publication number: 20160004305Abstract: A system for displaying information to an operator of a machine comprises a head tracking system and a projection system. One system for displaying information uses a projection system and a see-through display to present two-dimensional images to an operator. One system uses a projection system and a see-through display to present three-dimensional images to an operator. One system uses a pair of smart glasses to display information to a user based a direction a user is looking.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicants: Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc., InfoMobility S.r.L., Tierra S.p.A.Inventors: Daniele Pagliani, Nicola Finardi, Richard Jackson, Ivan Di Federico
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Publication number: 20150041238Abstract: A vehicle guidance system is disclosed where the vehicle includes a steering wheel assembly including a steering wheel and a hub, the hub connected to a steering shaft rotatable about a steering wheel axis within a steering column for steering the vehicle. The vehicle guidance system includes a receiver for receiving a position indication signal, a steering controller for generating a steering control signal based on the position indication signal and a drive assembly to directly drive the steering wheel assembly responsive to the steering control signal. The drive assembly generates a torque about a drive axis to rotate the steering wheel assembly, wherein the drive axis of the drive assembly is coaxial to the steering wheel axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: Topcon Precision Agriculture Pty LtdInventors: Andrew Davis, Ivan Di Federico, Rhett Schildroth
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Patent number: 8892308Abstract: A vehicle guidance system is disclosed where the vehicle includes a steering wheel assembly including a steering wheel and a hub, the hub connected to a steering shaft rotatable about a steering wheel axis within a steering column for steering the vehicle. The vehicle guidance system includes a receiver for receiving a position indication signal, a steering controller for generating a steering control signal based on the position indication signal and a drive assembly to directly drive the steering wheel assembly responsive to the steering control signal. The drive assembly generates a torque about a drive axis to rotate the steering wheel assembly, wherein the drive axis of the drive assembly is coaxial to the steering wheel axis.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Topcon Precision Agriculture Pty Ltd.Inventors: Andrew Davis, Ivan Di Federico, Rhett Schildroth
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Publication number: 20120130593Abstract: A vehicle guidance system is disclosed where the vehicle includes a steering wheel assembly including a steering wheel and a hub, the hub connected to a steering shaft rotatable about a steering wheel axis within a steering column for steering the vehicle. The vehicle guidance system includes a receiver for receiving a position indication signal, a steering controller for generating a steering control signal based on the position indication signal and a drive assembly to directly drive the steering wheel assembly responsive to the steering control signal. The drive assembly generates a torque about a drive axis to rotate the steering wheel assembly, wherein the drive axis of the drive assembly is coaxial to the steering wheel axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: TOPCON PRECISION AGRICULTURE PTY LTDInventors: Andrew Davis, Ivan Di Federico, Rhett Schildroth
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Patent number: 7911881Abstract: A distance and temperature sensing unit is used on paving vehicles. The unit has a first set of range sensors of a first diameter and a second set of range sensors of a second diameter. The unit calculates a weighted average distance to a road surface based on ranges measured by the multiple sensors. The unit also has a temperature sensor on a temperature bar. The bar is affixed to the unit by a flexible connection preventing break-off when the bar encounters obstacles, like the road surface, while the paving vehicle is moving.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: TSD Integrated Controls, LLCInventor: Ivan Di Federico
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Patent number: 7848865Abstract: Disclosed is a material delivery system and method for applying material to one or more crops. A sensor, or crop sensing head, moves over or near the crops and obtains crop data. An applicator is configured to apply the material onto the crop(s). An applicator controller can control the applicator. A material delivery vehicle has a delivery vehicle controller configured to control the material delivery vehicle and an agriculture controller in communication with the delivery vehicle controller, applicator controller, and sensor. The agriculture controller can determine the needs of the crops and adjust the movement of the delivery vehicle based on the needs of the crops.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: TSD Integrated Controls, LLCInventors: Ivan Di Federico, Michael John Gomes
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Publication number: 20080259730Abstract: A distance and temperature sensing unit is used on paving vehicles. The unit has a first set of range sensors of a first diameter and a second set of range sensors of a second diameter. The unit calculates a weighted average distance to a road surface based on ranges measured by the multiple sensors. The unit also has a temperature sensor on a temperature bar. The bar is affixed to the unit by a flexible connection preventing break-off when the bar encounters obstacles, like the road surface, while the paving vehicle is moving.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventor: Ivan Di Federico
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Publication number: 20080191054Abstract: Disclosed is a material delivery system and method for applying material to one or more crops. A sensor, or crop sensing head, moves over or near the crops and obtains crop data. An applicator is configured to apply the material onto the crop(s). An applicator controller can control the applicator. A material delivery vehicle has a delivery vehicle controller configured to control the material delivery vehicle and an agriculture controller in communication with the delivery vehicle controller, applicator controller, and sensor. The agriculture controller can determine the needs of the crops and adjust the movement of the delivery vehicle based on the needs of the crops.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Ivan Di Federico, Michael John Gomes
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Patent number: D570715Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2007Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: TSD Integrated Controls, LLCInventor: Ivan Di Federico