Patents Assigned to Bossa Nova Robotics IP, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11153483
    Abstract: A method for monitoring a shelf includes the steps of moving a camera with multiple focus capability alongside a shelf. A series of shelf images are captured by the camera, with images of at least two different focal lengths being captured. Images having the same focal length can be merged to form at least two panoramic images suitable for further evaluation or review.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Bossa Nova Robotics IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Fink, Garrick Kremesec, Matthew Brekken, Sarjoun Skaff
  • Publication number: 20120191880
    Abstract: USB host controller and USB devices, associated methods and computer products are provide that addresses specifically the limitation of the USB standard for USB device controllers to support other devices on alternative interfaces. The implementation is applicable to most USB host controllers and USB devices, and is particularly applicable to a game system that includes an accessory having a communication port and an interactive apparatus having a communication port operable to mate with the communication port of the accessory. The interactive apparatus is operable to identify a type of accessory coupled to the communication port of the interactive apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: Bossa Nova Robotics IP, Inc
    Inventors: Heer Gandhi, Enrique Alfaro, Sarjoun Skaff, James Kong
  • Patent number: 8205694
    Abstract: The method and apparatus consist of a robot body having at least two, but preferably six appendages. The appendages are organized into appendage groups of one to six appendages. The appendages are linked mechanically into groups of two or more and each group is actuated using a single drive actuator. A selective engagement mechanism is used to selectively engaged and disengage one or more appendages at a time in a way that allows for at least one appendage and at most all but one appendage per group to be engaged to a group's drive actuator. When the appendage is disengaged it is preferably locked in place to resist a reasonable force applied to them externally, such as the force equivalent to the weight of the robot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Bossa Nova Robotics IP, Inc.
    Inventor: Sarjoun Skaff
  • Patent number: 7971664
    Abstract: The method and apparatus consist of a robot body having at least two, but preferably six appendages. The appendages are organized into appendage groups of one to six appendages. The appendages are linked mechanically into groups of two or more and each group is actuated using a single drive actuator. A selective engagement mechanism is used to selectively engaged and disengage one or more appendages at a time in a way that allows for at least one appendage and at most all but one appendage per group to be engaged to a group's drive actuator. When the appendage is disengaged it is preferably locked in place to resist a reasonable force applied to them externally, such as the force equivalent to the weight of the robot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Bossa Nova Robotics IP, Inc.
    Inventor: Sarjoun Skaff