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).

  • Patent number: 11101894
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Michael D. Wetle, Rajesh Sathiamurthy, Paige E. Muncy
  • Publication number: 20210124106
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Michael D. Wetle, Rajesh Sathiamurthy, Paige E. Muncy
  • Patent number: 10123109
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Seth Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, Bharat Rajaram, Michael D. Wetle, Tonya An
  • Patent number: 10110983
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Seth Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, David Fishbaine, Bharat Rajaram, Michael D. Wetle, Tonya An
  • Patent number: 9843855
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Seth Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, Bharat Rajaram, Michael D. Wetle, Tonya An
  • Publication number: 20170318380
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Seth BURGETT, Richard J. DANIELS, Bharat RAJARAM, Michael D. WETLE, Tonya AN
  • Patent number: 9706282
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Seth D. Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, Michael D. Wetle, David Fishbaine
  • Publication number: 20150271588
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Seth BURGETT, Richard J. DANIELS, Bharat RAJARAM, Michael D. WETLE, Tonya AN
  • Patent number: 9050029
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Seth Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, Bharat Rajaram, Michael D. Wetle, Tonya An
  • Publication number: 20120242815
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Seth Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, David Fishbaine, Bharat Rajaram, Michael D. Wetle, Tonya An
  • Publication number: 20110164128
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: VERTO MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Seth Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, Bharat Rajaram, Michael D. Wetle, Tonya An
  • Publication number: 20100296664
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: VERTO MEDICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventors: Seth D. Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, Michael D. Wetle, David Fishbaine