Patents by Inventor Michael D. Wetle
Michael D. Wetle 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: 11101894Abstract: An apparatus includes a first modulator configured to modulate a radio frequency (RF) input signal onto a first optical signal and a second modulator configured to modulate a local oscillator (LO) signal onto a second optical signal. The apparatus also includes a photonic integrated circuit having an optical demodulator configured to generate, using the modulated optical signals, I and Q signals representing a demodulated version of the RF input signal. The optical demodulator may include an optical filter bank having multiple optical filters, where different optical filters are configured to pass different frequencies or frequency ranges. The optical filters may include at least one narrowband optical filter and/or one or more tunable optical filters. The narrowband optical filter(s) may be configured to isolate global navigation satellite system-related signals. The tunable optical filter(s) may be configured to isolate signals over a frequency range of about 900 MHz to about 12 GHz.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Michael D. Wetle, Rajesh Sathiamurthy, Paige E. Muncy
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Publication number: 20210124106Abstract: An apparatus includes a first modulator configured to modulate a radio frequency (RF) input signal onto a first optical signal and a second modulator configured to modulate a local oscillator (LO) signal onto a second optical signal. The apparatus also includes a photonic integrated circuit having an optical demodulator configured to generate, using the modulated optical signals, I and Q signals representing a demodulated version of the RF input signal. The optical demodulator may include an optical filter bank having multiple optical filters, where different optical filters are configured to pass different frequencies or frequency ranges. The optical filters may include at least one narrowband optical filter and/or one or more tunable optical filters. The narrowband optical filter(s) may be configured to isolate global navigation satellite system-related signals. The tunable optical filter(s) may be configured to isolate signals over a frequency range of about 900 MHz to about 12 GHz.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Michael D. Wetle, Rajesh Sathiamurthy, Paige E. Muncy
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Patent number: 10123109Abstract: A method and system for sizing an earpiece include situating a calibration device proximate a user's ear. The user holds an image capture device so as to aim the image capture device at the user's ear. The user then touches and holds a random area of the touch screen display and releases the touch screen display to activate the image capture device and capture an image of the user's ear and the calibration device. The captured image is then analyzed and an earpiece size is determined based on the analysis of the image.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Seth Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, Bharat Rajaram, Michael D. Wetle, Tonya An
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Patent number: 10110983Abstract: An ear measurement system and method include obtaining an image of an ear and an associated a calibration device, and analyzing the image to determine the size of desired portions of the ear. Such sizing is then used, for example, for fitting an earbud or earbud adapter.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Seth Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, David Fishbaine, Bharat Rajaram, Michael D. Wetle, Tonya An
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Patent number: 9843855Abstract: A method and system for sizing an earpiece include situating a calibration device proximate a user's ear. The user holds an image capture device so as to aim the image capture device at the user's ear. The user then touches and holds a random area of the touch screen display and releases the touch screen display to activate the image capture device and capture an image of the user's ear and the calibration device. The captured image is then analyzed and an earpiece size is determined based on the analysis of the image.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Seth Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, Bharat Rajaram, Michael D. Wetle, Tonya An
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Publication number: 20170318380Abstract: A method and system for sizing an earpiece include situating a calibration device proximate a user's ear. The user holds an image capture device so as to aim the image capture device at the user's ear. The user then touches and holds a random area of the touch screen display and releases the touch screen display to activate the image capture device and capture an image of the user's ear and the calibration device. The captured image is then analyzed and an earpiece size is determined based on the analysis of the image.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Seth BURGETT, Richard J. DANIELS, Bharat RAJARAM, Michael D. WETLE, Tonya AN
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Patent number: 9706282Abstract: A system and method for providing earpieces for a user includes an inventory of standard earpieces having a plurality of different parameters, and a device for making a non-contact measurement of the user's ear, such as a camera or scanner. An ear-piece is selected from the inventory based on the non-contact measurement of the user's ear.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2010Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Seth D. Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, Michael D. Wetle, David Fishbaine
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Publication number: 20150271588Abstract: A method and system for sizing an earpiece include situating a calibration device proximate a user's ear. The user holds an image capture device so as to aim the image capture device at the user's ear. The user then touches and holds a random area of the touch screen display and releases the touch screen display to activate the image capture device and capture an image of the user's ear and the calibration device. The captured image is then analyzed and an earpiece size is determined based on the analysis of the image.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Seth BURGETT, Richard J. DANIELS, Bharat RAJARAM, Michael D. WETLE, Tonya AN
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Patent number: 9050029Abstract: A method and system for sizing an earpiece include situating a calibration device proximate a user's ear. The user holds an image capture device so as to aim the image capture device at the user's ear. The user then touches and holds a random area of the touch screen display and releases the touch screen display to activate the image capture device and capture an image of the user's ear and the calibration device. The captured image is then analyzed and an earpiece size is determined based on the analysis of the image.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2011Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Seth Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, Bharat Rajaram, Michael D. Wetle, Tonya An
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Publication number: 20120242815Abstract: An ear measurement system and method include obtaining an image of an ear and an associated a calibration device, and analyzing the image to determine the size of desired portions of the ear. Such sizing is then used, for example, for fitting an earbud or earbud adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Seth Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, David Fishbaine, Bharat Rajaram, Michael D. Wetle, Tonya An
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Publication number: 20110164128Abstract: A method and system for sizing an earpiece include situating a calibration device proximate a user's ear. The user holds an image capture device so as to aim the image capture device at the user's ear. The user then touches and holds a random area of the touch screen display and releases the touch screen display to activate the image capture device and capture an image of the user's ear and the calibration device. The captured image is then analyzed and an earpiece size is determined based on the analysis of the image.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: VERTO MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Seth Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, Bharat Rajaram, Michael D. Wetle, Tonya An
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Publication number: 20100296664Abstract: A system and method for providing earpieces includes an inventory of earpieces having a plurality of parameters and a device for making a non-contact ear measurement. An earpiece is selected from the inventory based on the non-contact measurement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: VERTO MEDICAL SOLUTIONS LLCInventors: Seth D. Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, Michael D. Wetle, David Fishbaine