Patents by Inventor Randy R. Fields
Randy R. Fields 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: 10591276Abstract: An articulated arm coordinate measuring machine includes a laser line probe. The laser line probe includes a camera that can acquire metrology data and color data. A laser line probe is coupled to a probe end of an articulated arm. The laser line probe having a projector and a camera, the projector being operable to project a line of light at one or more predetermined wavelengths, the camera having a lens assembly optically coupled to a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly has a photosensitive array and a filter disposed between the photosensitive array and the lens assembly. The filter includes a plurality of red, green and blue pixels in a predetermined arrangement. A controller is coupled to the laser line probe and causes the camera to acquire a metrology image and a color image. The controller assigns a color to the three-dimensional coordinate points based on the color image.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Jacint R. Barba, Christopher Michael Wilson, Nitesh Dhasmana, Michael Shen, Jeremy W. Mares, Keith G. MacFarlane, Randy R. Fields, Paul C. Atwell, Kishore Lankalapalli, Yazid Tohme
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Publication number: 20190063899Abstract: An articulated arm coordinate measuring machine includes a laser line probe. The laser line probe includes a camera that can acquire metrology data and color data. A laser line probe is coupled to a probe end of an articulated arm. The laser line probe having a projector and a camera, the projector being operable to project a line of light at one or more predetermined wavelengths, the camera having a lens assembly optically coupled to a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly has a photosensitive array and a filter disposed between the photosensitive array and the lens assembly. The filter includes a plurality of red, green and blue pixels in a predetermined arrangement. A controller is coupled to the laser line probe and causes the camera to acquire a metrology image and a color image. The controller assigns a color to the three-dimensional coordinate points based on the color image.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Jacint R. Barba, Christopher Michael Wilson, Nitesh Dhasmana, Michael Shen, Jeremy W. Mares, Keith G. MacFarlane, Randy R. Fields, Paul C. Atwell, Kishore Lankalapalli, Yazid Tohme
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Patent number: 5138562Abstract: An environmental detection system particularly useful for fire detection and suppression is provided which ensures high reliability in operation and high reliability in preventing false operation. The preferred system includes a microprocessor-based, software-governed, control panel connected to one or more detector loops. Each loop includes a plurality of parallel-coupled, addressable detectors which send analog signals to the control panel representative of an environmental parameter such as smoke obscuration along with reference and identification signals. The preferred system provides automatic calibration and test of the detectors, automatic testing under load of the backup batteries, flexibility in defining the protective scheme, and storage of history information concerning system alarms and troubles. The preferred system also verifies alarm conditions before actuating an alarm or discharging a fire suppressant.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1992Date of Patent: August 11, 1992Assignee: Fike CorporationInventors: Bon F. Shaw, Gary M. Bond, Randy R. Fields
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Patent number: 5107446Abstract: An environmental detection system particularly useful for fire detection and suppression is provided which ensures high reliability in operation and high reliability in preventing false operation. The preferred system includes a microprocessor-based, software-governed, control panel connected to one or more detector loops. Each loop includes a plurality of parallel-coupled, addressable detectors which send analog signals to the control panel representative of an environmental parameter such as smoke obscuration along with reference and identification signals. The preferred system provides automatic calibration and test of the detectors, automatic testing under load of the backup batteries, flexibility in defining the protective scheme, and storage of history information concerning system alarms and troubles. The preferred system also verifies alarm conditions before actuating an alarm or discharging a fire suppressant.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1990Date of Patent: April 21, 1992Assignee: Fike CorporationInventors: Bon F. Shaw, Gary M. Bond, Randy R. Fields
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Patent number: 5105371Abstract: An environmental detection system particularly useful for fire detection and suppression is provided which ensures high reliability in operation and high reliability in preventing false operation. The preferred system includes a microprocessor-based, software-governed, control panel connected to one or more detector loops. Each loop includes a plurality of parallel-coupled, addressable detectors which send analog signals to the control panel representative of an environmental parameter such as smoke obscuration along with reference and identification signals. The preferred system provides automatic calibration and test of the detectors, automatic testing under load of the backup batteries, flexibility in defining the protective scheme, and storage of history information concerning system alarms, and troubles. The preferred system also verifies alarm conditions before actuating an alarm or discharging a fire suppressant.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1990Date of Patent: April 14, 1992Assignee: Fike CorporationInventors: Bon F. Shaw, Gary M. Bond, Randy R. Fields
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Patent number: 5105370Abstract: An environmental detection system particularly useful for fire detection and suppression is provided which ensures high reliability in operation and high reliability in preventing false operation. The preferred system includes a microprocessor-based, software-governed, control panel connected to one or more detector loops. Each loop includes a plurality of parallel-coupled, addressable detectors which send analog signals to the control panel representative of an environmental parameter such as smoke obscuration along with reference and identification signals. The preferred system provides automatic calibration and test of the detectors, automatic testing under load of the backup batteries, flexibility in defining the protective scheme, and storage of history information concerning system alarms and troubles. The preferred system also verifies alarm conditions before actuating an alarm or discharging a fire suppressant.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1990Date of Patent: April 14, 1992Assignee: Fike CorporationInventors: Bon F. Shaw, Gary M. Bond, Randy R. Fields
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Patent number: 4977527Abstract: An environmental detection system particularly useful for fire detection and suppression is provided which ensures high reliability in operation and high reliability in preventing false operation. The preferred system includes a microprocessor-based, software-governed, control panel connected to one or more detector loops. Each loop includes a plurality of parallel-coupled, addressable detectors which send analog signals to the control panel representative of an environmental parameter such as smoke obscuration along with reference and identification signals. The preferred system provides automatic calibration and test of the detectors, automatic testing under load of the backup batteries, flexibility in defining the protective scheme, and storage of history information concerning system alarms and troubles. The preferred system also verifies alarm conditions before actuating an alarm or discharging a fire suppressant.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1988Date of Patent: December 11, 1990Assignee: Fike CorporationInventors: Bon F. Shaw, Gary M. Bond, Randy R. Fields
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Patent number: H186Abstract: A recoil simulator is disclosed in which one end of a flexible cable is ached to a weapon and the other end to a system comprising a rotating shaft and a clutch. As the trigger of the weapon is pulled a signal is produced which activates the clutch. The clutch creates a sudden pull on the end of the flexible cable simulating recoil.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 1986Date of Patent: January 6, 1987Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Albert H. Marshall, Paul D. Grimmer, Edward J. Purvis, Randy R. Fields, Edmund Swiatosz
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Patent number: H218Abstract: A marksmanship training system has been developed which depends upon the mal levels of infrared radiation emitted from warm-blooded animals, such as humans. An infrared detector is mounted upon a simulated rifle or unloaded real rifle, or other weapon. This detector is mounted with IR lenses in such a way that a positive indication is given when the rifle is pointed at a suitable infrared emitting animal target. A second detector indicates when the trigger of the weapon is pulled. If a trigger pull is detected at a time when an animal infrared signal is present, the system generates an electronic pulse indicating that a target hit has occurred. This pulse may be used to drive a visible or audible signaling device to inform the user of success.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1986Date of Patent: February 3, 1987Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Albert H. Marshall, Randy R. Fields