Patents by Inventor Ross MacGregor
Ross MacGregor 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: 12001203Abstract: A self-propelled device includes a spherical housing and an internal drive system. The self-propelled device can further include an internal structure having a magnet holder that holds a first set of magnets and an external accessory comprising a second set of magnets to magnetically interact, through the spherical housing, with the first set magnets.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Sphero, Inc.Inventors: Ian H. Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Chun Kong, Ross MacGregor
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Publication number: 20230251660Abstract: A self-propelled device can include at least a wireless interface, a housing, a propulsion mechanism, and a camera. Using the camera, the self-propelled device can generate a video feed and transmit the video feed to a controller device via the wireless interface. The self-propelled device can receive an input from the controller device indicating an object or location in the video feed. In response to the input, the self-propelled device can initiate an autonomous mode to autonomously operate the propulsion mechanism to propel the self-propelled device towards the object or location indicated in the video feed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: Sphero, Inc.Inventors: Paul Berberian, Ian Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Kevin Hemmings, Ross MacGregor
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Patent number: 11630457Abstract: A self-propelled device can include at least a wireless interface, a housing, a propulsion mechanism, and a camera. Using the camera, the self-propelled device can generate a video feed and transmit the video feed to a controller device via the wireless interface. The self-propelled device can receive an input from the controller device indicating an object or location in the video feed. In response to the input, the self-propelled device can initiate an autonomous mode to autonomously operate the propulsion mechanism to propel the self-propelled device towards the object or location indicated in the video feed.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Sphero, Inc.Inventors: Paul Berberian, Ian Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Kevin Hemmings, Ross MacGregor
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Publication number: 20230040969Abstract: A system and methods for assessing an environment are disclosed. A method includes causing a robot to transmit data to first and second user devices, causing the robot to execute a first action, and, responsive to a second instruction, causing the robot to execute a second action. At least one user device is outside the environment of the robot. At least one action includes recording a video of at least a portion of the environment, displaying the video in real time on both user devices, and storing the video on a cloud-based network. The other action includes determining a first physical location of the robot, determining a desired second physical location of the robot, and propelling the robot from the first location to the second location. Determining the desired second location is responsive to detecting a touch on a touchscreen video feed displaying the video in real time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Paul BERBERIAN, Damon ARNIOTES, Joshua SAVAGE, Andrew SAVAGE, Ross MACGREGOR, David HYGH, James BOOTH, Jonathan CARROLL
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Patent number: 11454963Abstract: A self-propelled device is disclosed that includes a center of mass drive system. The self-propelled device includes a substantially cylindrical body and wheels, with each wheel having a diameter substantially equivalent to the body. The self-propelled device may further include an internal drive system with a center of mass below a rotational axis of the wheels. Operation and maneuvering of the self-propelled device may be performed via active displacement of the center of mass.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: SPHERO, INC.Inventors: Ross MacGregor, Ian H. Bernstein, Adam Wilson
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Publication number: 20220244723Abstract: A self-propelled device includes a spherical housing and an internal drive system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Ian H. Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Chun Kong, Ross MacGregor
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Patent number: 11249472Abstract: A self-propelled device includes a spherical housing and an internal drive system. The self-propelled device can further include an internal structure having a magnet holder that holds a first set of magnets and an external accessory comprising a second set of magnets to magnetically interact, through the spherical housing, with the first set magnets.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: SPHERO, INC.Inventors: Ian H. Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Chun Kong, Ross MacGregor
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Publication number: 20210294325Abstract: A self-propelled device can include at least a wireless interface, a housing, a propulsion mechanism, and a camera. Using the camera, the self-propelled device can generate a video feed and transmit the video feed to a controller device via the wireless interface. The self-propelled device can receive an input from the controller device indicating an object or location in the video feed. In response to the input, the self-propelled device can initiate an autonomous mode to autonomously operate the propulsion mechanism to propel the self-propelled device towards the object or location indicated in the video feed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2020Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: Sphero, Inc.Inventors: Paul Berberian, Ian Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Kevin Hemmings, Ross MacGregor
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Patent number: 10809724Abstract: A self-propelled device can include at least a wireless interface, a housing, a propulsion mechanism, and a camera. Using the camera, the self-propelled device can generate a video feed and transmit the video feed to a controller device via the wireless interface. The self-propelled device can receive an input from the controller device indicating an object or location in the video feed. In response to the input, the self-propelled device can initiate an autonomous mode to autonomously operate the propulsion mechanism to propel the self-propelled device towards the object or location indicated in the video feed.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Sphero, Inc.Inventors: Paul Berberian, Ian Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Kevin Hemmings, Ross MacGregor
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Publication number: 20200264601Abstract: A self-propelled device includes a spherical housing and an internal drive system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: SPHERO, INC.Inventors: Ian H. Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Chun Kong, Ross MacGregor
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Publication number: 20200257283Abstract: A self-propelled device is disclosed that includes a center of mass drive system. The self-propelled device includes a substantially cylindrical body and wheels, with each wheel having a diameter substantially equivalent to the body. The self-propelled device may further include an internal drive system with a center of mass below a rotational axis of the wheels. Operation and maneuvering of the self-propelled device may be performed via active displacement of the center of mass.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Ross MacGregor, Ian H. Bernstein, Adam Wilson
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Patent number: 10620622Abstract: A self-propelled device is disclosed that includes a center of mass drive system. The self-propelled device includes a substantially cylindrical body and wheels, with each wheel having a diameter substantially equivalent to the body. The self-propelled device may further include an internal drive system with a center of mass below a rotational axis of the wheels. Operation and maneuvering of the self-propelled device may be performed via active displacement of the center of mass.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Sphero, Inc.Inventors: Ross MacGregor, Ian H. Bernstein, Adam Wilson
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Publication number: 20190369617Abstract: A self-propelled device can include at least a wireless interface, a housing, a propulsion mechanism, and a camera. Using the camera, the self-propelled device can generate a video feed and transmit the video feed to a controller device via the wireless interface. The self-propelled device can receive an input from the controller device indicating an object or location in the video feed. In response to the input, the self-propelled device can initiate an autonomous mode to autonomously operate the propulsion mechanism to propel the self-propelled device towards the object or location indicated in the video feed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: Sphero, Inc.Inventors: Paul Berberian, Ian Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Kevin Hemmings, Ross MacGregor
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Patent number: 10421510Abstract: A robotic apparatus moveable between a bipod mode and a tripod mode includes a housing, a first leg and a second leg extending from the housing, and a retractable third leg positioned between the first leg and the second leg. The third leg is configured to extend from the housing in the tripod mode and retract at least partially into the housing in the bipod mode. The robotic apparatus also includes a motor disposed within the housing and a transmission system coupled between the motor and at least one of the first leg, the second leg, and the third leg. The transmission system is configured to move the robotic apparatus between the bipod mode where the first leg and the second leg support the housing and the tripod mode where the first leg, the second leg, and the third leg support the housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: SPHERO, INC.Inventors: Gustavo Augusto Aramayo, II, David Clarke, Ross MacGregor, Judd Nutting
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Patent number: 10423155Abstract: A self-propelled device includes a spherical housing and an internal drive system. The self-propelled device can further include an internal structure having a magnet holder that holds a first set of magnets and an external accessory comprising a second set of magnets to magnetically interact, through the spherical housing, with the first set magnets.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: SPHERO, INC.Inventors: Ian H. Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Chun Kong, Ross MacGregor
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Patent number: 10281915Abstract: A multi-purposed, self-propelled device and method for operation of the self-propelled device. Certain variations can include a spherical housing having an internal drive system and a multifunctional payload space for use in a variety of applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: SPHERO, INC.Inventors: Paul Berberian, Ian Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Kevin Hemmings, Ross MacGregor
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Publication number: 20190031259Abstract: A robotic apparatus moveable between a bipod mode and a tripod mode includes a housing, a first leg and a second leg extending from the housing, and a retractable third leg positioned between the first leg and the second leg. The third leg is configured to extend from the housing in the tripod mode and retract at least partially into the housing in the bipod mode. The robotic apparatus also includes a motor disposed within the housing and a transmission system coupled between the motor and at least one of the first leg, the second leg, and the third leg. The transmission system is configured to move the robotic apparatus between the bipod mode where the first leg and the second leg support the housing and the tripod mode where the first leg, the second leg, and the third leg support the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Applicant: Sphero, Inc.Inventors: Gustavo Augusto Aramayo, II, David Clarke, Ross MacGregor, Judd Nutting
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Patent number: 10168701Abstract: A self-propelled device can include at least a wireless interface, a housing, a propulsion mechanism, and a camera. Using the camera, the self-propelled device can generate a video feed and transmit the video feed to a controller device via the wireless interface. The self-propelled device can receive an input from the controller device indicating an object or location in the video feed. In response to the input, the self-propelled device can initiate an autonomous mode to autonomously operate the propulsion mechanism to propel the self-propelled device towards the object or location indicated in the video feed.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: SPHERO, INC.Inventors: Paul Berberian, Ian Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Kevin Hemmings, Ross MacGregor
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Publication number: 20180364699Abstract: A self-propelled device includes a spherical housing and an internal drive system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: SPHERO, INC.Inventors: Ian H. Bernstein, Adam Wilson, Chun Kong, Ross MacGregor
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Patent number: D966379Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: C06, Inc.Inventors: Damon Arniotes, Paul Berberian, Ross MacGregor