Patents by Inventor Brian Monnin

Brian Monnin 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).

  • Publication number: 20210374938
    Abstract: Techniques for determining a state of an object are discussed herein. In some implementations, a state sensing device may be capable of sensing and/or helping determine a state of an object. A state of an object may include various information about a physical object, such as a position and/or location of the object, a condition of the object, how the object relates to one or more other objects, etc. This disclosure may also be directed to providing a certification of the state of the object. For instance, the state sensing device may help provide a degree of confidence in the determined state of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Brian Monnin, John Pella, Quentin Dewolf, Nattapon Chaimanonart, Sean Robinson, Ben Rush, Greg Gottesman
  • Patent number: 10225695
    Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to a smart playable device and charging systems and methods. The playable device can include any device that is suitable for sports, games, or play, such as balls, discs, staffs, clubs, and the like. The playable device can include rapid charging circuits to receive power from a remote charger. The playable device may transmit sensor data including motion data to a computing device. Sensor data may be interpreted by the computing device as gestures of the playable device for interacting with the computing device. Sensor data can also be interpreted as motion data during gameplay and notifications can be provided to a user based on the gameplay. In some instances, the computing device can capture image data of the playable device and identify the playable device and annotate image data based on the sensor data from the playable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Play Impossible Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Monnin, Gadi Amit, Kevin Langdon
  • Patent number: 10097959
    Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to capturing aspects of a smart playable device. The playable device can include any device that is suitable for sports, games, or play, such as balls, discs, staffs, clubs, and the like. The playable device can include rapid charging circuits to receive power from a remote charger. The playable device may transmit sensor data including motion data to a computing device. Sensor data may be interpreted by the computing device as gestures of the playable device for interacting with the computing device. Sensor data can also be interpreted as motion data during gameplay and notifications can be provided to a user based on the gameplay. In some instances, the computing device can capture image data of the playable device and identify the playable device and annotate image data based on the sensor data from the playable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Play Impossible Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Monnin, Gadi Amit, Kevin Langdon
  • Publication number: 20180176361
    Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to a smart playable device and charging systems and methods. The playable device can include any device that is suitable for sports, games, or play, such as balls, discs, staffs, clubs, and the like. The playable device can include rapid charging circuits to receive power from a remote charger. The playable device may transmit sensor data including motion data to a computing device. Sensor data may be interpreted by the computing device as gestures of the playable device for interacting with the computing device. Sensor data can also be interpreted as motion data during gameplay and notifications can be provided to a user based on the gameplay. In some instances, the computing device can capture image data of the playable device and identify the playable device and annotate image data based on the sensor data from the playable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Monnin, Gadi Amit, Kevin Langdon
  • Publication number: 20180021630
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a smart playable flying disc and methods for determining associated motion parameters. The playable device may capture and transmit sensor data including motion data to a computing device. Motion parameters can be determined based on the sensor data. For example, an initial velocity of the playable device can be determined based on a throw duration and a maximum acceleration. Machine learning algorithms can determine updated parameters based on learned parameters. The playable device can include rapid charging circuits to receive power from a remote charger. Sensor data may also be interpreted by the computing device as gestures for interacting with the computing device or for presentation during gameplay. The computing device can capture image data of the playable device and identify the playable device and annotate image data based on the sensor data from the playable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Monnin, Kevin Langdon, Gadi Amit, Vincent John Joseph Bellwoar, Stefan Robert Hugel, Ian A. Moyer, Kevin VanDelden
  • Patent number: 9876889
    Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to a smart playable device and charging systems and methods. The playable device can include any device that is suitable for sports, games, or play, such as balls, discs, staffs, clubs, and the like. The playable device can include rapid charging circuits to receive power from a remote charger. The playable device may transmit sensor data including motion data to a computing device. Sensor data may be interpreted by the computing device as gestures of the playable device for interacting with the computing device. Sensor data can also be interpreted as motion data during gameplay and notifications can be provided to a user based on the gameplay. In some instances, the computing device can capture image data of the playable device and identify the playable device and annotate image data based on the sensor data from the playable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Play Impossible Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Monnin, Gadi Amit, Kevin Langdon
  • Publication number: 20180020328
    Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to capturing aspects of a smart playable device. The playable device can include any device that is suitable for sports, games, or play, such as balls, discs, staffs, clubs, and the like. The playable device can include rapid charging circuits to receive power from a remote charger. The playable device may transmit sensor data including motion data to a computing device. Sensor data may be interpreted by the computing device as gestures of the playable device for interacting with the computing device. Sensor data can also be interpreted as motion data during gameplay and notifications can be provided to a user based on the gameplay. In some instances, the computing device can capture image data of the playable device and identify the playable device and annotate image data based on the sensor data from the playable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Monnin, Gadi Amit, Kevin Langdon
  • Publication number: 20180020089
    Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to a smart playable device and charging systems and methods. The playable device can include any device that is suitable for sports, games, or play, such as balls, discs, staffs, clubs, and the like. The playable device can include rapid charging circuits to receive power from a remote charger. The playable device may transmit sensor data including motion data to a computing device. Sensor data may be interpreted by the computing device as gestures of the playable device for interacting with the computing device. Sensor data can also be interpreted as motion data during gameplay and notifications can be provided to a user based on the gameplay. In some instances, the computing device can capture image data of the playable device and identify the playable device and annotate image data based on the sensor data from the playable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Monnin, Gadi Amit, Kevin Langdon
  • Publication number: 20180015363
    Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to a smart playable device and systems and methods of interacting with the playable device. The playable device can include any device that is suitable for sports, games, or play, such as balls, discs, staffs, clubs, and the like. The playable device can include rapid charging circuits to receive power from a remote charger. The playable device may transmit sensor data including motion data to a computing device. Sensor data may be interpreted by the computing device as gestures of the playable device for interacting with the computing device. Sensor data can also be interpreted as motion data during gameplay and notifications can be provided to a user based on the gameplay. In some instances, the computing device can capture image data of the playable device and identify the playable device and annotate image data based on the sensor data from the playable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Monnin, Gadi Amit, Kevin Langdon
  • Patent number: D843527
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Play Impossible Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Monnin, Gadi Amit