Patents by Inventor Adam C. Stryker

Adam C. Stryker 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).

  • Sonar ping synchronization and associated methods
    Patent number: 12287402
    Abstract: A synchronization wire for synchronizing sonar ping transmissions from sonar transducer elements or arrays is provided. The synchronization wire includes first and second connection points. The first connection point is configured to connect the synchronization wire to a first sonar module that is configured to control transmission of a first sonar ping from a first sonar transducer. The second connection point is configured to connect the synchronization wire to a second sonar module that is configured to control transmission of a second sonar ping from a second sonar transducer. The synchronization wire is configured to transfer an electrical current between the first and second sonar modules. The synchronization wire is configured to enable synchronization of the first and second sonar modules through the use of the electrical current. Processing circuitry in sonar modules may cause or prevent transmission of sonar pings based on the voltage level on the synchronization wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: Navico, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam C. Stryker, Ryan W. McCarter
  • SONAR PING SYNCHRONIZATION AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20230400570
    Abstract: A synchronization wire for synchronizing sonar ping transmissions from sonar transducer elements or arrays is provided. The synchronization wire includes first and second connection points. The first connection point is configured to connect the synchronization wire to a first sonar module that is configured to control transmission of a first sonar ping from a first sonar transducer. The second connection point is configured to connect the synchronization wire to a second sonar module that is configured to control transmission of a second sonar ping from a second sonar transducer. The synchronization wire is configured to transfer an electrical current between the first and second sonar modules. The synchronization wire is configured to enable synchronization of the first and second sonar modules through the use of the electrical current. Processing circuitry in sonar modules may cause or prevent transmission of sonar pings based on the voltage level on the synchronization wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Adam C. Stryker, Ryan W. McCarter