Abstract: Systems and methods for using shared user inventory information to initiate peer-to-peer exchanges of digital assets that are usable within an online gaming platform are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: receive an offer request for the transfer of ownership of a first digital asset from a first user to a second user; if the offer according to the offer request is accepted, transfer the ownership of the first digital asset as requested.
Abstract: An AED trainer is implemented using a special purpose hardware platform and a state machine, implemented in software, which together replicate or simulate operations of a target AED device. The state machine operates the AED trainer in an efficient and effective manner to train students to correctly perform rescue procedures on patients suffering from Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 2, 2019
Date of Patent:
October 5, 2021
Assignee:
Physio-Control, Inc.
Inventors:
Jennifer E. Hoss, Karl F. Gauglitz, Denise Norman
Abstract: A method for delivering educational content to a user and detecting cheating in a remote assessment environment. The method includes receiving user assessment variables corresponding to a user performance on assessment questions presented by the educational content; generating a user profile based on the user assessment variables; recommending a new educational content item based on the user profile; presenting the new educational content item to the user via a display; receiving a user response to the new educational content; detecting anomalies in the user response by comparing the user profile with one or more of active user assessment variables or passive user assessment variables; and generating a notification of cheating based on the detected anomalies.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 29, 2021
Date of Patent:
October 5, 2021
Assignee:
OBRIZUM GROUP LTD.
Inventors:
Chibeza Chintu Agley, Matthew Jonathan Chadwick, Juergen Fink, Sarra Achouri
Abstract: A nonlinear route for traveling from a source to a destination is determined. The route includes a sequence of (i) route segments and (ii) intermediate geographic locations defining endpoints of the route segments. A linear visual representation of the route on a titled plane to a create a three-dimensional perspective is generated and displayed via a user interface of a computing device. Indicators of the intermediate geographic locations are positioned along the linear visual representation of the route, interactive controls for retrieving additional information related to the intermediate geographic locations are provided, and the linear representation of the route is displayed via a user interface of a computing device.
Abstract: An Internet of Thing (IoT) device includes a sensor coupled to a processor; and a transceiver coupled to the processor. Blockchain smart contracts can be used with the device to facilitate secure operation.
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for determining a probability of an adverse event that will occur in a future. The system may determine a geographical location of a vehicle based on data indicating the geographical location of the vehicle received from the vehicle and sensed by a vehicle sensor of the vehicle; determine an environment of the geographical location of the vehicle; determine vehicle attributes of the vehicle; link the environment of the geographical location of the vehicle and the vehicle attributes; and based on a link between the environment of the geographical location of the vehicle and the vehicle attributes, determine a probability of an adverse event that will occur in a future.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 30, 2018
Date of Patent:
September 14, 2021
Assignee:
Allstate Insurance Company
Inventors:
Sunil Chintakindi, Howard Hayes, Santhosh Thammi
Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring a self-driving vehicle are presented. The system comprises a camera, a processor, a communications transceiver, a computer-readable medium, and a display device. The processor can be configured to receive an image of a self-driving vehicle from the camera, and vehicle information from the self-driving vehicle. A graphic comprising the image of the self-driving vehicle and a visual representation of the vehicle information is then displayed on the display device. The vehicle information may comprise any or all of vehicle-status information, vehicle-mission information, vehicle-metric information, and vehicle-environment information.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 25, 2018
Date of Patent:
September 14, 2021
Assignee:
Clearpath Robotics Inc.
Inventors:
Anthony William Tod, Ryan Christopher Gariepy
Abstract: A three-dimensional shape measurement device includes a controller, in which the controller starts a process in which a plurality of different phase pattern images is projected by a projector, whenever the phase pattern image is projected by the projector before a rising time elapses, the rising time being a time until the luminance of light does not temporally change after a light source of the projector applies the light, and measures a three-dimensional shape of a target object onto which the phase pattern image is projected on the basis of a captured image obtained by the camera after the process is performed.
Abstract: In an example, a system is described. The system may include a vehicle requiring a balance input to maintain an upright position and a plurality of sensors to determine threats within an environment. Additionally, the system may include a controller to generate a plan in response to the threats and a proprioceptive system to provide feedback to a rider of the vehicle according to the plan.
Abstract: Various embodiments relate generally to autonomous vehicles and associated mechanical, electrical and electronic hardware, computer software and systems, and wired and wireless network communications to provide map data for autonomous vehicles. In particular, a method may include accessing subsets of multiple types of sensor data, aligning subsets of sensor data relative to a global coordinate system based on the multiple types of sensor data to form aligned sensor data, and generating datasets of three-dimensional map data. The method further includes detecting a change in data relative to at least two datasets of the three-dimensional map data and applying the change in data to form updated three-dimensional map data. The change in data may be representative of a state change of an environment at which the sensor data is sensed. The state change of the environment may be related to the presence or absences of an object located therein.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 21, 2017
Date of Patent:
August 31, 2021
Assignee:
Zoox, Inc.
Inventors:
Jesse Sol Levinson, Gabriel Thurston Sibley
Abstract: A communication system for a working machine includes: a first communication device configured to be attached to a working device detachably disposed on a vehicle body and to transmit, to an outward, device information relating to the working device as a broadcasting signal; and a receiving device having a receiving part configured to receive the device information transmitted in the broadcasting signal.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 26, 2018
Date of Patent:
August 24, 2021
Assignee:
KUBOTA CORPORATION
Inventors:
Seiichi Okamura, Kanta Takechi, Daisuke Naito
Abstract: A method for updating a vehicle reference speed for a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes increasing brake pressure to at least one wheel of the plurality of wheels and determining, via an electronic control unit, that a first wheel speed of the at least one wheel is less than a second wheel speed of another wheel of the plurality of wheels. The method also includes estimating the vehicle reference speed of the vehicle based upon the first wheel speed of the at least one wheel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 30, 2018
Date of Patent:
August 24, 2021
Assignee:
Veoneer-Nissin Brake Systems Japan Co., Ltd.
Abstract: A method of and system for handling latency issues encountered in producing real-time entertainment such as games of skill synchronized with live or taped televised events is described herein. There are multiple situations that are dealt with regarding latencies in receiving a television signal with respect to real-time entertainment based on the unfolding games played along with the telecasts. Systemic delays, arbitrarily imposed delays of a broadcast signal and variances in the precise broadcast times of taped television programs have to be equalized so as to provide fair entertainment.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 24, 2020
Date of Patent:
August 3, 2021
Assignee:
Winview, Inc.
Inventors:
David B. Lockton, Mark K. Berner, Mark J. Micheli, David Lowe
Abstract: A mission-based cyber training platform allows both offensive and defensive oriented participants to test their skills in a game-based virtual environment against a live or virtual opponent. The system builds realistic virtual environments to perform the training in an isolated and controlled setting. Dynamic configuration supports unique missions using a combination of real and/or virtual machines, software resources, tools, and network components. Game engine behaves in a manner that will vary if participant attempts to replay a scenario based upon alternate options available to the engine. Scoring and leader boards are used to identify skill gaps/strengths and measure performance for each training participant. A detailed assessment of a player's performance is provided at the end of the mission and is stored in a user profile/training record.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 24, 2019
Date of Patent:
July 27, 2021
Assignee:
Circadence Corporation
Inventors:
Gary D. Morton, Mark Mihelic, Michael Moniz, Paul R. Thornton, Ryan Pressley, Laura Lee
Abstract: A marine vessel control system comprises a propulsion unit and a steering actuator for steering the propulsion unit. There is a shift actuator for shifting gears in the propulsion unit and a throttle actuator for increasing or decreasing throttle to the propulsion unit. There is an input device for providing user inputted steering commands to the steering actuator and for providing user inputted shift and throttle commands to the shift actuator and the throttle actuator. There is a sensor for detecting a global position and a heading direction of the marine vessel. A controller receives position and heading values of the marine vessel from the sensor. The controller compares the received position value to a pre-programmed position value to determine a position error difference. The controller also compares the received heading value to a pre-programmed heading value to determine a heading error difference.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 9, 2020
Date of Patent:
July 13, 2021
Assignee:
Marine Canada Acquisition Inc.
Inventors:
Ray Tat Lung Wong, Pierre Garon, Geoffrey David Duddridge
Abstract: A robot system includes a robot, a vision sensor, a controller, and an input unit. The vision sensor configured to measure a feature point and obtain a measured coordinate value. The controller configured to control the robot. The input unit configured to receive an input from a user toward the controller. The controller obtains, via the input unit, setting information data on a determination point which is different from the feature point. The robot system uses a coordinate value of the determination point and the measured coordinate value, and determines whether the robot is taking a target position and orientation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 30, 2018
Date of Patent:
July 13, 2021
Assignee:
CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventors:
Hideaki Suzuki, Keita Dan, Naoki Tsukabe
Abstract: An article transfer apparatus includes: a conveyor configured to transfer workpieces; a photographing unit that acquires a three-dimensional image by photographing the transferred workpieces; a workpiece distinguishing unit that detects three-dimensional shapes and postures of the workpieces on the basis of the three-dimensional image acquired by the photographing unit; a storage unit that stores therein three-dimensional shapes of reference workpieces and postures of the reference workpieces in a state in which the reference workpieces do not overlap with another workpiece; and an overlap judgement unit that judges whether there is an overlap between the workpieces on the basis of the three-dimensional shapes and the postures of the reference workpieces stored in the storage unit, and the three-dimensional shapes and the postures of the workpieces detected by the workpiece distinguishing unit.
Abstract: A method of managing bets is provided. The method includes receiving one or more bets. Each bet comprises a selection of a first number of events selected from a group of events, a selection of a respective participant for each of the first number of events selected and a bet amount. The method also includes combining each bet amount to form a betting pool and determining an amount of a total payout based at least in part on the betting pool.
Abstract: Provided is a system and the like which further improves the user-friendliness of checking the amount of energy charge (e.g., amount of refuelling) for a mobile body (e.g., a vehicle) by effectively utilizing a function of a mobile terminal (e.g., a smartphone). A present amount of refuelling ?Fa(i) (present amount of energy charge) is estimated based on a deviation ?D(i) and a fuel consumption Fe(i) (travel efficiency) when the deviation ?D(i) of a present drivable distance D(i) from a last drivable distance D(i?1) of a vehicle X becomes a threshold ?Dth (>0) or higher. Accordingly, without the inconvenience that the user of the vehicle X inputs the fuelling amount into a mobile terminal 2 every time of refuel to the vehicle X, the estimation result of the fuelling amount can be automatically accumulated.
Abstract: Various embodiments relate generally to autonomous vehicles and associated mechanical, electrical and electronic hardware, computer software and systems, and wired and wireless network communications to provide an autonomous vehicle fleet as a service. In particular, a method may include receiving an indication of a sensor anomaly, determining one or more sensor recovery strategies based on the sensor anomaly, and executing a course of action that ensures the autonomous vehicle system operates within accepted parameters. Alternative sensors may be relied upon to cover for the sensor anomaly, which may include a failed sensor while the autonomous vehicle is in operation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 21, 2017
Date of Patent:
June 1, 2021
Assignee:
Zoox, Inc.
Inventors:
Jesse Sol Levinson, Timothy David Kentley-Klay, Bertrand Robert Douillard