Patents Assigned to Thales Defense & Security, Inc.
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Patent number: 11889200Abstract: A method, medium and system for generating a high-rate video for displaying to a user on a display device. The method, medium and system may generate and display the high-rate video by: capturing images for a video at a first frame rate, capturing movement of a display device via a motion sensor, estimating a motion of the camera based on images of the video captured at the first frame rate and the movement of the display device captured via the motion sensor, generating the high-rate video at a second frame rate by up-sampling the video captured at the first frame rate, and displaying the high-rate video to the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY, INC.Inventors: Richard Madison, Olegs Mise
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Patent number: 11867913Abstract: A method, medium and system for auto-aligning displays of a head/helmet mounted display. The method, medium and system may provide for an auto-alignment of components of a headband, headgear, or a helmet. The method, medium and system may provide for a first sensor mounted to the helmet of a user and configured to communicate and transfer align with a vehicle comprising an inertial navigation system (INS). The method, medium and system may provide for display comprising a second sensor configured to communicate with the first sensor and transfer align the second sensor with the first sensor based on the transfer alignment of the first sensor with the vehicle. The method, medium and system may provide for wherein the first sensor and the second sensor comprise an inertial measurement unit (IMU). Further, the method, medium and system may also provide for the aligning of two displays on the head/helmet relative to each other in real time.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY, INC.Inventors: Robert B. Atac, Richard Madison, James E. Melzer
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Patent number: 11665854Abstract: A portable radio device incorporating active thermal mitigation systems, and methods of use thereof. An example radio device incorporating an active thermal mitigation system may comprise a portable radio device selectively connectable or otherwise interoperable with a power adapter or battery device, wherein the power adapter or battery device includes an active thermal mitigation system. The system may include a micro-fan, blower, or other similar device configured to generate airflow, and may be configured to direct a flow of air or other fluid towards the radio device. The system may further include one or more fins or other features for directing and/or enhancing fluid flow, as well as sensors and control features to vary flow depending on temperature of the radio device or other variables. Thus, the system allows for the continuous cooling the radio device via convection without requiring the incorporation of the active thermal mitigation system within the radio device.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY, INC.Inventors: Mehrdad Badie, Douglas Bell, Steven Kutchi
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Patent number: 11487124Abstract: A method, medium and system for auto-aligning displays of a head/helmet mounted display. The method, medium and system may provide for an auto-alignment of components of a headband, headgear, or a helmet. The method, medium and system may provide for a first sensor mounted to the helmet of a user and configured to communicate and transfer align with a vehicle comprising an inertial navigation system (INS). The method, medium and system may provide for display comprising a second sensor configured to communicate with the first sensor and transfer align the second sensor with the first sensor based on the transfer alignment of the first sensor with the vehicle. The method, medium and system may provide for wherein the first sensor and the second sensor comprise an inertial measurement unit (IMU). Further, the method, medium and system may also provide for the aligning of two displays on the head/helmet relative to each other in real time.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY, INC.Inventors: Robert B. Atac, Richard Madison, James E. Melzer
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Patent number: 10976163Abstract: A method, a system, and a computer-readable medium for tracking position and orientation of a pedestrian. The system tracks a head position or head orientation of the pedestrian, and a foot position or foot orientation of the pedestrian. The system determines a first heading or position uncertainty associated with the head position or the head orientation of the pedestrian, and determines a second heading or position uncertainty associated with the foot position or the foot orientation of the pedestrian. Moreover, the system determines which of the first heading or position uncertainty or the second heading or position uncertainty is smaller. The system transfers the first heading or position uncertainty to a device or system portion for foot position, or transfers the second heading or position uncertainty to a device or system portion for head position.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY, INC.Inventor: Thomas Calloway
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Patent number: 10938341Abstract: A device that is attached to portable solar panels so as to allow users to readily verify panel quality and performance. In one example implementation, a device may perform a self-test by measuring the illuminated I-V (current-voltage) curve or dark I-V curve of the solar panel. The measured values derived from the self-test may be compared against a threshold to identify whether either the solar cells and/or the interconnects of the solar panel may have suffered damage affecting the performance of the portable solar panels. A user in the field may be able to dynamically determine whether the performance degradation is due to weather or setup conditions, or if the deviations are due to cell breakage, creases, and/or cracks on the solar cell or other comprised performance factors, such as compromised integrity of the system interconnect.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY, INC.Inventor: Mehrdad Badie
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Patent number: 10902275Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a system and method for monitoring a display output of a graphics processing unit (“GPU”), and more particularly, to monitoring safety critical symbols of a commercial off the shelf (“COTS”) GPU to ensure a high level of accuracy of the display output to be displayed to a user. The generated display output signal of the COTS GPU may be encoded with specific reference points within a generated image, and compared to a predicted image for the monitoring device having corresponding specific reference points. By having specific reference points in the encoded display output signal of the COTS GPU, the monitoring device may significantly reduce processing and throughput but focusing the comparison on only the specific encoded reference points and thereby confirming the accuracy of the COTS GPU.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY, INC.Inventors: Robert B. Atac, Mark W. Edel, Herve Claret
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Patent number: 10547472Abstract: A method for implementing controller area network (CAN) communications between a plurality of CAN nodes using a single radio frequency (RF) coax cable is provided. In an aspect, a hardware interface (e.g., an electronic circuit) may be coupled to each of the plurality of CAN nodes. The hardware interface may receive a CAN signal from a first CAN node. The hardware interface may convert the CAN signal to a single RF signal and transmit the RF signal to a second CAN node over the single RF coax cable. Moreover, the hardware interface may transmit a CAN feedback signal received over the RF coax cable to the first CAN node. In an aspect, the hardware interface may include an amplitude modulation (AM) modulator, an AM detector, and a bandpass filter.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY, INC.Inventors: Brian Koenigsmark, Robert Peterson
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Patent number: 10490962Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for providing a bayonet electrical connector for connecting electrical components, such as for securely connecting a battery or other device to a charger, a bayonet based power source, or for providing a similar type connection for another device such as a radio, using minimal space requirements.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY, INC.Inventors: Mehrdad Badie, Jeffrey Dickens
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Patent number: 10230420Abstract: A device for reducing communications crosstalk including a plurality of channel inputs each configured to receive an incoming signal from a respective device. The device further includes at least one control input configured such that, when the control input is triggered, the control input activates a voltage divider that attenuates at least one of the incoming signals, thereby reducing crosstalk between a first channel carrying the at least one attenuated incoming signal and a second channel not carrying the at least one attenuated incoming signal. The at least one attenuated incoming signal and the remaining incoming signals are output to a respective receiver.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2015Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignees: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY, INC., 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Gregory George Tamer, David Lawrence Albean, John Edward Baczewski, Raul Bolivar Montalvo, Grant Colin Wunsch
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Patent number: 10212355Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for dual mode imaging under different lighting conditions. A sensor is configured to image a target. A dual-mode illumination source is configured to illuminate the target while the sensor images the target. The dual-mode illumination source is configured to illuminate the target using a first wavelength of light under a first lighting condition and to illuminate the target using a second wavelength of light under a second lighting condition. The system may be used in an optical tracking system to track the motion of an object.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2016Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY, INC.Inventors: William Whitehouse, Eric Foxlin, Thomas Calloway, John Popoolapade
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Patent number: 9337648Abstract: A device, method, and system includes an integrated battery power controller configured to monitor a voltage difference between a first output terminal and a second output terminal; disconnect, via a switch, at least one of the first output terminal and the second output terminal from a power source if the voltage difference between the first output terminal and the second output terminal is less than a predetermined voltage threshold; and connect, via the switch, both the first output terminal and the second output terminal to the power source if the voltage difference between the first output terminal and the second output terminal is equal to or greater than the predetermined voltage threshold.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY, INC.Inventors: Mehrdad Badie, Dennis Crossen
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Patent number: 9312649Abstract: A connector includes a housing configured to accommodate a plurality of contact pins, the housing including a plurality of contact pin locations, wherein the plurality of contact pin locations include a first set of contact pin locations designated for a first channel and a second set of contact pin locations designated for a second channel, a first set of contact pins disposed at the first set of contact pin locations, the first set of contact pins configured to carry a first signal associated with the first channel, and a second set of contact pins disposed at the second set of contact pin locations, the second set of contact pins configured to carry a second signal associated with the second channel.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY, INC.Inventors: Haidong Wang, Douglas Bell, Steven Kutchi
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Publication number: 20140272546Abstract: A battery enclosure includes a first enclosure half comprising a plurality of lock extensions, and a second enclosure half comprising a plurality of lock extension receiving features, wherein each of the plurality of lock extensions is configured to cooperatively interoperate with one of the plurality of lock extension receiving features so as to compress a first adhesive material disposed between the first enclosure half and the second enclosure half providing a waterproof adhesive seal between the first enclosure half and the second enclosure half.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Thales Defense & Security, Inc.Inventors: Mehrdad BADIE, Bradley Poston, Dennis Crossen, Tony Maczis, Danny Amato, Tudor Agapescu, Vic Adam, Anthony Puccetti
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Patent number: D818431Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY, INC.Inventor: Mehrdad Badie
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Patent number: D909292Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY, INC.Inventor: Mehrdad Badie