Patents by Inventor Jodie R. Boyce

Jodie R. Boyce 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).

  • Methods and systems relating to an augmented virtuality environment
    Patent number: 8732592
    Abstract: Systems and methods relating to an augmented virtuality system are disclosed. A method of operating an augmented virtuality system may comprise displaying imagery of a real-world environment in an operating picture. The method may further include displaying a plurality of virtual icons in the operating picture representing at least some assets of a plurality of assets positioned in the real-world environment. Additionally, the method may include displaying at least one virtual item in the operating picture representing data sensed by one or more of the assets of the plurality of assets and remotely controlling at least one asset of the plurality of assets by interacting with a virtual icon associated with the at least one asset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis W. Nielsen, Matthew O. Anderson, Mark D. McKay, Derek C. Wadsworth, Jodie R. Boyce, Ryan C. Hruska, John A. Koudelka, Jonathon Whetten, David J. Bruemmer
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATING TO AN AUGMENTED VIRTUALITY ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20100313146
    Abstract: Systems and methods relating to an augmented virtuality system are disclosed. A method of operating an augmented virtuality system may comprise displaying imagery of a real-world environment in an operating picture. The method may further include displaying a plurality of virtual icons in the operating picture representing at least some assets of a plurality of assets positioned in the real-world environment. Additionally, the method may include displaying at least one virtual item in the operating picture representing data sensed by one or more of the assets of the plurality of assets and remotely controlling at least one asset of the plurality of assets by interacting with a virtual icon associated with the at least one asset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis W. Nielsen, Matthew O. Anderson, Mark D. McKay, Derek C. Wadsworth, Jodie R. Boyce, Ryan C. Hruska, John A. Koudelka, Jonathon Whetten, David J. Bruemmer