Patents by Inventor Armando Ferreira

Armando Ferreira 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).

  • Patent number: 11657373
    Abstract: The proposed systems and methods describe an autonomous asset detection system that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) models for three-dimensional asset identification and damage detection, asset damage classification, automatic in-field asset tag readings, and real-time asset management. In some embodiments, a deep learning-based system receives a set of aerial images of one or more assets and automatically identifies each asset in the image(s) using rotational coordinates. In some embodiments, an image annotation tool labels the images either manually or automatically. The system then detects whether the asset is damaged and, if so, determine the type of damage, and further captures and stores asset tag information for the target asset. The collected and processed data is then provided to end-users via a comprehensive user interface platform for managing the assets in real-time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Accenture Global Solutions Limited
    Inventors: Guanglei Xiong, Neeru Narang, Anwitha Paruchuri, Angela Yang Sanford, Armando Ferreira Gomes
  • Publication number: 20220058591
    Abstract: The proposed systems and methods describe an autonomous asset detection system that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) models for three-dimensional asset identification and damage detection, asset damage classification, automatic in-field asset tag readings, and real-time asset management. In some embodiments, a deep learning-based system receives a set of aerial images of one or more assets and automatically identifies each asset in the image(s) using rotational coordinates. In some embodiments, an image annotation tool labels the images either manually or automatically. The system then detects whether the asset is damaged and, if so, determine the type of damage, and further captures and stores asset tag information for the target asset. The collected and processed data is then provided to end-users via a comprehensive user interface platform for managing the assets in real-time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Guanglei Xiong, Neeru Narang, Anwitha Paruchuri, Angela Yang Sanford, Armando Ferreira Gomes
  • Publication number: 20170129381
    Abstract: A lift system that is attachable to a vehicle, such as a car, truck, van, and the like, for lifting and carrying heavy items, such as a motorcycle utilizing a platform connected to a lifting mechanism that is connected to the vehicle, The lifting mechanism has a pair of lift arm housings that are connected to the vehicle, a pair of lift arms connected to the platform that rises up and down within their respective lift arm housing, and an electric motor to raise and lower the lift arms. The platform can be removed from the lift arms and stored away or used as a tabletop by. Wheels may be provided to easily maneuver the platform on the ground. Elongated posts can be attached to the platform to function as braces to secure the item to the platform. The elongated posts can also be used as legs for the tabletop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Armando Ferreira
  • Patent number: 9550444
    Abstract: A lift system that is attachable to a vehicle, such as a car, truck, van, and the like, for lifting and carrying heavy items, such as a motorcycle utilizing a platform connected to a lifting mechanism that is connected to the vehicle. The lifting mechanism has a pair of lift arm housings that are connected to the vehicle, a pair of lift arms connected to the platform that rises up and down within their respective lift arm housing, and an electric motor to raise and lower the lift arms. The platform can be removed from the lift arms and stored away or used as a tabletop by. Wheels may be provided to easily maneuver the platform on the ground. Elongated posts can be attached to the platform to function as braces to secure the item to the platform. The elongated posts can also be used as legs for the tabletop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Inventor: Armando Ferreira
  • Patent number: 5553991
    Abstract: A mobile impact wrench carriage is provided for holding a heavy duty impact wrench aloft for operation in a generally horizontal disposition. The impact wrench caddy of the invention has particular application to the removal and reinstallation of lug nuts holding a large vehicle wheel to a vehicle wheel mount. The impact wrench carriage employs a platform supported by at least three casters and a hoist mounted on the platform. The hoist preferably employs a boom having a first end coupled to the platform by way of an upright stanchion and an opposite, cantilevered end that is vertically movable relative to the platform. An impact wrench carrier is secured to the cantilevered end of the boom. The impact wrench carrier preferably is in the form of a cable forming a noose that captures and suspends the impact wrench. A biasing mechanism, such as a shock absorber, urges the cantilevered end of the boom upwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Inventor: Armando Ferreira