Patents Assigned to BeBop Sensors, Inc.
  • Alignment mechanisms sensor systems employing piezoresistive materials
    Patent number: 11480481
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described that improve the reliability and configurability of sensor systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith A. McMillen
  • Piezoresistive sensors and applications
    Patent number: 11204664
    Abstract: A highly configurable controller is described that includes a number of different types of control mechanisms that emulate a wide variety of conventional control mechanisms using pressure and location sensitive sensors that generate high-density control information which may be mapped to the controls of a wide variety of devices and software.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc
    Inventors: Keith A. McMillen, Daniel Eric McAnulty
  • Flexible sensors and sensor systems
    Patent number: 11147510
    Abstract: Sensor systems are described that are designed to be integrated with gloves for the human hand. An array of sensors detects forces associated with action of a hand in the glove, and associated circuitry generates corresponding control information that may be used to control a wide variety of processes and devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. McMillen, Kyle Lobedan, Maxime Stinnett
  • One-size-fits-all data glove
    Patent number: 10884496
    Abstract: Assemblies and techniques are described herein for use with a data glove. The data glove includes sensors configured to translate movement and forces associated with a human hand to the digital domain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. McMillen, Kyle Lobedan, William Walls, Brent Allen
  • Piezoresistive sensors and applications
    Patent number: 10802641
    Abstract: A highly configurable controller is described that includes a number of different types of control mechanisms that emulate a wide variety of conventional control mechanisms using pressure and location sensitive sensors that generate high-density control information which may be mapped to the controls of a wide variety of devices and software.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. McMillen, Daniel Eric McAnulty
  • Piezoresistive sensors and sensor arrays
    Patent number: 10753814
    Abstract: Highly expressive and flexibly programmable foot-operated controllers are described. Specific implementations are intended for musical applications and allow musicians an unprecedented degree of control of a wide variety of musical components and subsystems for recording and/or performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith McMillen, Conner Lacy
  • Sensor systems integrated with steering wheels
    Patent number: 10654486
    Abstract: Steering wheel sensor systems are described in which a sensor array is attached to or integrated with a steering wheel and provides information about the forces exerted on the steering wheel for interacting with or controlling other vehicle systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. McMillen, Conner Lacy, Brent Allen, Kyle Lobedan, Gregory Wille
  • Sensor system integrated with a glove
    Patent number: 10362989
    Abstract: Sensor systems are described that are designed to be integrated with gloves for the human hand. An array of sensors detects forces associated with action of a hand in the glove, and associated circuitry generates corresponding control information that may be used to control a wide variety of processes and devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. McMillen, Kyle Lobedan, Gregory Wille, Florian Muller, Maxime Stinnett
  • Sensor systems integrated with footwear
    Patent number: 10352787
    Abstract: Sensors and sensor systems incorporating piezoresistive materials for integration with footwear are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. McMillen, Gregory Wille, Daniel Eric McAnulty
  • Piezoresistive sensors and sensor arrays
    Patent number: 10288507
    Abstract: Highly expressive and flexibly programmable foot-operated controllers are described. Specific implementations are intended for musical applications and allow musicians an unprecedented degree of control of a wide variety of musical components and subsystems for recording and/or performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. McMillen, Conner Lacy
  • Flexible sensors and applications
    Patent number: 10282011
    Abstract: Sensors incorporating piezoresistive materials are described. One class of includes conductive traces formed directly on or otherwise integrated with the piezoresistive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith A. McMillen
  • Two-dimensional sensor arrays
    Patent number: 10268315
    Abstract: Sensors incorporating piezoresistive materials are described. One class of sensors includes piezoresistive material that is held or otherwise supported adjacent conductive traces on a substrate. Another class of sensors includes conductive traces formed directly on the piezoresistive material. Two-dimensional sensor arrays incorporating piezoresistive materials are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith A. McMillen
  • Multi-touch pad controller
    Patent number: 10114493
    Abstract: A highly configurable controller is described that includes a number of different types of control mechanisms that emulate a wide variety of conventional control mechanisms using pressure and location sensitive sensors that generate high-density control information which may be mapped to the controls of a wide variety of devices and software.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. McMillen, Daniel Eric McAnulty
  • Sensor systems integrated with vehicle tires
    Patent number: 10082381
    Abstract: Sensor systems using piezoresistive materials are described that may be integrated with vehicle tires for use in a variety applications such as, for example, tire pressure monitoring, tread wear monitoring, anti-lock braking system control, suspension adjustment and/or control, wheel-drive system control, or road surface determination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith A. McMillen
  • Piezoresistive sensors and applications
    Patent number: 9965076
    Abstract: Sensors incorporating piezoresistive materials are described. One class of sensors includes piezoresistive material that is held or otherwise supported adjacent conductive traces on a substrate. Another class of sensors includes conductive traces formed directly on the piezoresistive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith A. McMillen
  • Sensor systems integrated with footwear
    Patent number: 9863823
    Abstract: Sensors and sensor systems incorporating piezoresistive materials for integration with footwear are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. McMillen, Gregory Wille, Daniel Eric McAnulty
  • Multi-touch pad controller
    Patent number: 9836151
    Abstract: A highly configurable controller is described that includes a number of different types of control mechanisms that emulate a wide variety of conventional control mechanisms using pressure and location sensitive sensors that generate high-density control information which may be mapped to the controls of a wide variety of devices and software.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. McMillen, Daniel Eric McAnulty
  • Sensor systems integrated with steering wheels
    Patent number: 9827996
    Abstract: Steering wheel sensor systems are described in which a sensor array is attached to or integrated with a steering wheel and provides information about the forces exerted on the steering wheel for interacting with or controlling other vehicle systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. McMillen, Conner Lacy, Brent Allen, Kyle Lobedan, Gregory Wille
  • Flexible sensors and applications
    Patent number: 9753568
    Abstract: Sensors incorporating piezoresistive materials are described. One class of includes conductive traces formed directly on or otherwise integrated with the piezoresistive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith A. McMillen
  • Glove
    Patent number: D918198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: BeBop Sensors, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. McMillen, Kyle Lobedan, William Walls, Alex Vittum