Patents by Inventor Robert C. Walter

Robert C. Walter 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: 11997941
    Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a metering system comprising one or more meters configured to meter particulate material into a first material distribution line and a second material distribution line, a first sensor configured to generate a first sensor signal indicative of a first measure of a flow of the particulate material in the first material distribution line, a second sensor configured to generate a second sensor signal indicative of a second measure of the flow of the particulate material in the first material distribution line, and a control system. The control system is configured to receive an indication of a sensed flow rate of the particulate material in the second material distribution line, obtain an adjusted flow rate indication by applying, to the sensed flow rate, a rate offset based on the first and second sensor signals, and control the metering system based on the adjusted flow rate indication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Terry L. Snipes, Robert T. Casper, William C. Hughes, Gerald E. Rains, Jason D. Walter, Elijah B. Garner, Matt D. Bartelson, Sahil C. Desai, Andrew J. Scholl
  • Publication number: 20240173632
    Abstract: A vehicle location system may execute a model to simulate a movement of a passenger vehicle along a ride path. The vehicle location system may determine, based on executing the model, that a current ride location of the passenger vehicle is a first ride location. The vehicle location system may update a map application to indicate that the current ride location is the first ride location. The vehicle location system may receive sensor data generated by a sensor device located at a second ride location. The sensor data indicates that the passenger vehicle has been detected at the second ride location. The vehicle location system may provide the sensor data as an input to the model to update the current ride location to the second ride location. The vehicle location system may update, based on the sensor data, the map application to indicate the second ride location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2022
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick MCNAULL, Chun Sum YEUNG, Robert J. MARRA, Christopher C. HOFER, Brian F. WALTERS
  • Patent number: 8743895
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a system and method of interactive queue management through public communication networks. Interactive queue management allows business or automated systems to easily and efficiently interact with waiting individuals in any queue through the individuals' preferred communication device, e.g., telephone, mobile phone, smart phone, wirelessly enabled PDA or handheld computer. In one embodiment this invention allows people to hold their place in a queue by proxy of their telephone or mobile phone number. An individual will provide their phone number to the interactive queuing system; the system will retain the phone number and other pertinent information about the individual, communicate via voice, wireless messaging, or other means with the individual, and collect the input from the individual. Key components of the system include a queue client system, a queue management and server system, an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, and a wireless messaging infrastructure system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Inventor: Robert C. Walter
  • Publication number: 20130052998
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a system and method of interactive queue management through public communication networks. Interactive queue management allows business or automated systems to easily and efficiently interact with waiting individuals in any queue through the individuals' preferred communication device, e.g., telephone, mobile phone, smart phone, wirelessly enabled PDA or handheld computer. In one embodiment this invention allows people to hold their place in a queue by proxy of their telephone or mobile phone number. An individual will provide their phone number to the interactive queuing system; the system will retain the phone number and other pertinent information about the individual, communicate via voice, wireless messaging, or other means with the individual, and collect the input from the individual. Key components of the system include a queue client system, a queue management and server system, an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, and a wireless messaging infrastructure system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Robert C. Walter
  • Patent number: 8306044
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a system and method of interactive queue management through public communication networks. Interactive queue management allows business or automated systems to easily and efficiently interact with waiting individuals in any queue through the individuals' preferred communication device, e.g., telephone, mobile phone, smart phone, wirelessly enabled PDA or handheld computer. In one embodiment this invention allows people to hold their place in a queue by proxy of their telephone or mobile phone number. An individual will provide their phone number to the interactive queuing system; the system will retain the phone number and other pertinent information about the individual, communicate via voice, wireless messaging, or other means with the individual, and collect the input from the individual. Key components of the system include a queue client system, a queue management and server system, an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, and a wireless messaging infrastructure system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Robert C. Walter
  • Publication number: 20090203382
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a system and method of interactive queue management through public communication networks. Interactive queue management allows business or automated systems to easily and efficiently interact with waiting individuals in any queue through the individuals' preferred communication device, e.g., telephone, mobile phone, smart phone, wirelessly enabled PDA or handheld computer. In one embodiment this invention allows people to hold their place in a queue by proxy of their telephone or mobile phone number. An individual will provide their phone number to the interactive queuing system; the system will retain the phone number and other pertinent information about the individual, communicate via voice, wireless messaging, or other means with the individual, and collect the input from the individual. Key components of the system include a queue client system, a queue management and server system, an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, and a wireless messaging infrastructure system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Robert C. Walter
  • Patent number: 7505474
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a system and method of interactive queue management through public communication networks. Interactive queue management allows business or automated systems to easily and efficiently interact with waiting individuals in any queue through the individuals' preferred communication device, e.g., telephone, mobile phone, smart phone, wirelessly enabled PDA or handheld computer. In one embodiment this invention allows people to hold their place in a queue by proxy of their telephone or mobile phone number. An individual will provide their phone number to the interactive queuing system; the system will retain the phone number and other pertinent information about the individual, communicate via voice, wireless messaging, or other means with the individual, and collect the input from the individual. Key components of the system include a queue client system, a queue management and server system, an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, and a wireless messaging infrastructure system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Queuent, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert C. Walter
  • Patent number: 4014412
    Abstract: The electromagnet of an electrically controlled brake is prevented from rotating on its mounting pin by a bracket which also captivates the magnet against axial removal from the pin while leaving the magnet free to pivot and float axially on the pin. The bracket is made of a strip of resiliently yieldable material and includes a leg paralleling the pin and secured at one end of the magnet. The other end portion of the leg extends through a hole in the brake operating arm and is integral with a tang which engages the arm to captivate the magnet against axial removal from the pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1977
    Assignee: Warner Electric Brake & Clutch Company
    Inventors: David L. Swanson, Robert C. Walter