Patents by Inventor Carl A. Wright
Carl A. Wright 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).
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Publication number: 20240110349Abstract: A chute rotation control system for a snow thrower is disclosed. One example embodiment is a chute rotation control system configured to rotate a chute of a snow thrower, comprising: a chute rotation motor coupled to the chute via one or more gears, wherein the chute rotation motor is configured to alternately rotate the chute clockwise and counterclockwise; a left chute control configured to receive one or more left user inputs and to generate a left output signal; a right chute control configured to receive one or more right user inputs and to generate a right output signal; and a motor controller configured to receive the left input signal and the right input signal, to cause the chute rotation motor to rotate the chute counterclockwise in response to the left input, and to cause the chute rotation motor to rotate the chute clockwise in response to the right input signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Carl Luli, Michael Wright, Brian Carter, David Kusnerak
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Publication number: 20240068867Abstract: Wearable spectroscopy systems and methods for identifying one or more characteristics of a target object are described. Spectroscopy systems may include a light source configured to emit light in an irradiated field of view and an electromagnetic radiation detector configured to receive reflected light from a target object irradiated by the light source. One or more processors of the systems may identify a characteristic of the target object based on a determined level of light absorption by the target object. Some systems and methods may include one or more corrections for scattered and/or ambient light such as applying an ambient light correction, passing the reflected light through an anti-scatter grid, or using a time-dependent variation in the emitted light.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Adrian Kaehler, Christopher M. Harrises, Eric Baerenrodt, Mark Baerenrodt, Natasja U. Robaina, Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Tammy Sherri Powers, Ivan Li Chuen Yeoh, Adam Carl Wright
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Patent number: 11852530Abstract: Wearable spectroscopy systems and methods for identifying one or more characteristics of a target object are described. Spectroscopy systems may include a light source configured to emit light in an irradiated field of view and an electromagnetic radiation detector configured to receive reflected light from a target object irradiated by the light source. One or more processors of the systems may identify a characteristic of the target object based on a determined level of light absorption by the target object. Some systems and methods may include one or more corrections for scattered and/or ambient light such as applying an ambient light correction, passing the reflected light through an anti-scatter grid, or using a time-dependent variation in the emitted light.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Inventors: Adrian Kaehler, Christopher M. Harrises, Eric Baerenrodt, Mark Baerenrodt, Natasja U. Robaina, Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Tammy Sherri Powers, Ivan Li Chuen Yeoh, Adam Carl Wright
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Publication number: 20230343045Abstract: In some embodiments, a display system comprising a head-mountable, augmented reality display is configured to perform a neurological analysis and to provide a perception aid based on an environmental trigger associated with the neurological condition. Performing the neurological analysis may include determining a reaction to a stimulus by receiving data from the one or more inwardly-directed sensors; and identifying a neurological condition associated with the reaction. In some embodiments, the perception aid may include a reminder, an alert, or virtual content that changes a property, e.g. a color, of a real object. The augmented reality display may be configured to display virtual content by outputting light with variable wavefront divergence, and to provide an accommodation-vergence mismatch of less than 0.5 diopters, including less than 0.25 diopters.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Christopher M. Harrises, Mark Baerenrodt, Stephen Vincent Mangiat, Nastasja U. Robaina, Adam Carl Wright
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Patent number: 11734896Abstract: In some embodiments, a display system comprising a head-mountable, augmented reality display is configured to perform a neurological analysis and to provide a perception aid based on an environmental trigger associated with the neurological condition. Performing the neurological analysis may include determining a reaction to a stimulus by receiving data from the one or more inwardly-directed sensors; and identifying a neurological condition associated with the reaction. In some embodiments, the perception aid may include a reminder, an alert, or virtual content that changes a property, e.g. a color, of a real object. The augmented reality display may be configured to display virtual content by outputting light with variable wavefront divergence, and to provide an accommodation-vergence mismatch of less than 0.5 diopters, including less than 0.25 diopters.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Christopher M. Harrises, Mark Baerenrodt, Stephen Vincent Mangiat, Nastasja U. Robaina, Adam Carl Wright
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Publication number: 20230087868Abstract: Wearable spectroscopy systems and methods for identifying one or more characteristics of a target object are described. Spectroscopy systems may include a light source configured to emit light in an irradiated field of view and an electromagnetic radiation detector configured to receive reflected light from a target object irradiated by the light source. One or more processors of the systems may identify a characteristic of the target object based on a determined level of light absorption by the target object. Some systems and methods may include one or more corrections for scattered and/or ambient light such as applying an ambient light correction, passing the reflected light through an anti-scatter grid, or using a time-dependent variation in the emitted light.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Adrian Kaehler, Christopher M. Harrises, Eric Baerenrodt, Mark Baerenrodt, Natasja U. Robaina, Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Tammy Sherri Powers, Ivan Li Chuen Yeoh, Adam Carl Wright
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Patent number: 11480467Abstract: Wearable spectroscopy systems and methods for identifying one or more characteristics of a target object are described. Spectroscopy systems may include a light source configured to emit light in an irradiated field of view and an electromagnetic radiation detector configured to receive reflected light from a target object irradiated by the light source. One or more processors of the systems may identify a characteristic of the target object based on a determined level of light absorption by the target object. Some systems and methods may include one or more corrections for scattered and/or ambient light such as applying an ambient light correction, passing the reflected light through an anti-scatter grid, or using a time-dependent variation in the emitted light.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: MAGIC LEAP, INC.Inventors: Adrian Kaehler, Christopher M. Harrises, Eric Baerenrodt, Mark Baerenrodt, Nastasja U. Robaina, Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Tammy Sherri Powers, Ivan Li Chuen Yeoh, Adam Carl Wright
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Publication number: 20220156995Abstract: A display system comprises a wearable display device for displaying augmented reality content. The display device comprises a display area comprising light redirecting features that are configured to direct light to a user. The display area is at least partially transparent and is configured to provide a view of an ambient environment through the display area. The display device is configured to determine that a reflection of the user is within the user's field of view through the display area. After making this determination, augmented reality content is displayed in the display area with the augmented reality content augmenting the user's view of the reflection. In some embodiments, the augmented reality content may overlie on the user's view of the reflection, thereby allowing all or portions of the reflection to appear to be modified to provide a realistic view of the user with various modifications made to their appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Christopher M. Harrises, Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Nastasja U. Robaina, Mark Baerenrodt, Adam Carl Wright, Adrian Kaehler
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Patent number: 11244485Abstract: A display system comprises a wearable display device for displaying augmented reality content. The display device comprises a display area comprising light redirecting features that are configured to direct light to a user. The display area is at least partially transparent and is configured to provide a view of an ambient environment through the display area. The display device is configured to determine that a reflection of the user is within the user's field of view through the display area. After making this determination, augmented reality content is displayed in the display area with the augmented reality content augmenting the user's view of the reflection. In some embodiments, the augmented reality content may overlie on the user's view of the reflection, thereby allowing all or portions of the reflection to appear to be modified to provide a realistic view of the user with various modifications made to their appearance.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Christopher M. Harrises, Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Nastasja U. Robaina, Mark Baerenrodt, Adam Carl Wright, Adrian Kaehler
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Publication number: 20210398357Abstract: In some embodiments, a display system comprising a head-mountable, augmented reality display is configured to perform a neurological analysis and to provide a perception aid based on an environmental trigger associated with the neurological condition. Performing the neurological analysis may include determining a reaction to a stimulus by receiving data from the one or more inwardly-directed sensors; and identifying a neurological condition associated with the reaction. In some embodiments, the perception aid may include a reminder, an alert, or virtual content that changes a property, e.g. a color, of a real object. The augmented reality display may be configured to display virtual content by outputting light with variable wavefront divergence, and to provide an accommodation-vergence mismatch of less than 0.5 diopters, including less than 0.25 diopters.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Christopher M. Harrises, Mark Baerenrodt, Stephen Vincent Mangiat, Nastasja U. Robaina, Adam Carl Wright
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Patent number: 11049326Abstract: In some embodiments, a display system comprising a head-mountable, augmented reality display is configured to perform a neurological analysis and to provide a perception aid based on an environmental trigger associated with the neurological condition. Performing the neurological analysis may include determining a reaction to a stimulus by receiving data from the one or more inwardly-directed sensors; and identifying a neurological condition associated with the reaction. In some embodiments, the perception aid may include a reminder, an alert, or virtual content that changes a property, e.g. a color, of a real object. The augmented reality display may be configured to display virtual content by outputting light with variable wavefront divergence, and to provide an accommodation-vergence mismatch of less than 0.5 diopters, including less than 0.25 diopters.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2020Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Christopher M. Harrises, Mark Baerenrodt, Stephen Vincent Mangiat, Nastasja U. Robaina, Adam Carl Wright
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Publication number: 20210080321Abstract: Wearable spectroscopy systems and methods for identifying one or more characteristics of a target object are described. Spectroscopy systems may include a light source configured to emit light in an irradiated field of view and an electromagnetic radiation detector configured to receive reflected light from a target object irradiated by the light source. One or more processors of the systems may identify a characteristic of the target object based on a determined level of light absorption by the target object. Some systems and methods may include one or more corrections for scattered and/or ambient light such as applying an ambient light correction, passing the reflected light through an anti-scatter grid, or using a time-dependent variation in the emitted light.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Adrian Kaehler, Christopher M. Harrises, Eric Baerenrodt, Mark Baerenrodt, Nastasja U. Robaina, Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Tammy Sherri Powers, Ivan Li Chuen Yeoh, Adam Carl Wright
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Publication number: 20200312038Abstract: In some embodiments, a display system comprising a head-mountable, augmented reality display is configured to perform a neurological analysis and to provide a perception aid based on an environmental trigger associated with the neurological condition. Performing the neurological analysis may include determining a reaction to a stimulus by receiving data from the one or more inwardly-directed sensors; and identifying a neurological condition associated with the reaction. In some embodiments, the perception aid may include a reminder, an alert, or virtual content that changes a property, e.g. a color, of a real object. The augmented reality display may be configured to display virtual content by outputting light with variable wavefront divergence, and to provide an accommodation-vergence mismatch of less than 0.5 diopters, including less than 0.25 diopters.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Christopher M. Harrises, Mark Baerenrodt, Stephen Vincent Mangiat, Nastasja U. Robaina, Adam Carl Wright
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Patent number: 10719992Abstract: In some embodiments, a display system comprising a head-mountable, augmented reality display is configured to perform a neurological analysis and to provide a perception aid based on an environmental trigger associated with the neurological condition. Performing the neurological analysis may include determining a reaction to a stimulus by receiving data from the one or more inwardly-directed sensors; and identifying a neurological condition associated with the reaction. In some embodiments, the perception aid may include a reminder, an alert, or virtual content that changes a property, e.g. a color, of a real object. The augmented reality display may be configured to display virtual content by outputting light with variable wavefront divergence, and to provide an accommodation-vergence mismatch of less than 0.5 diopters, including less than 0.25 diopters.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Christopher M. Harrises, Mark Baerenrodt, Stephen Vincent Mangiat, Nastasja U. Robaina, Adam Carl Wright
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Patent number: 10614630Abstract: In some embodiments, a display system comprising a head-mountable, augmented reality display is configured to perform a neurological analysis and to provide a perception aid based on an environmental trigger associated with the neurological condition. Performing the neurological analysis may include determining a reaction to a stimulus by receiving data from the one or more inwardly-directed sensors; and identifying a neurological condition associated with the reaction. In some embodiments, the perception aid may include a reminder, an alert, or virtual content that changes a property, e.g. a color, of a real object. The augmented reality display may be configured to display virtual content by outputting light with variable wavefront divergence, and to provide an accommodation-vergence mismatch of less than 0.5 diopters, including less than 0.25 diopters.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Christopher M. Harrises, Mark Baerenrodt, Stephen Vincent Mangiat, Nastasja U. Robaina, Adam Carl Wright
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Publication number: 20200033921Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a thermal management system for an electronic device, such as an augmented reality or virtual reality device. The thermal management system can comprise an active cooling mechanism in various embodiments to dynamically or actively cool components of the device, for example, by adjust fan speeds of a fan assembly. In some embodiments, a hardware shutdown mechanism can be provided to shut down the device if software-based thermal management devices are inoperable. In some embodiments, the air flow into and/or within the electronic device can be adjusted to cool various components of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Guillermo Padin Rohena, Adam Carl Wright, William Chow, Gary Quartana, JR., Humberto Eduardo Garcia, Jose Felix Rodriguez, Matthew Thomas Hull, Paul Daniel Lindquist
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Publication number: 20190371028Abstract: A display system comprises a wearable display device for displaying augmented reality content. The display device comprises a display area comprising light redirecting features that are configured to direct light to a user. The display area is at least partially transparent and is configured to provide a view of an ambient environment through the display area. The display device is configured to determine that a reflection of the user is within the user's field of view through the display area. After making this determination, augmented reality content is displayed in the display area with the augmented reality content augmenting the user's view of the reflection. In some embodiments, the augmented reality content may overlie on the user's view of the reflection, thereby allowing all or portions of the reflection to appear to be modified to provide a realistic view of the user with various modifications made to their appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Christopher M. Harrises, Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Nastasja U. Robaina, Mark Baerenrodt, Adam Carl Wright, Adrian Kaehler
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Patent number: 10430985Abstract: A display system comprises a wearable display device for displaying augmented reality content. The display device comprises a display area comprising light redirecting features that are configured to direct light to a user. The display area is at least partially transparent and is configured to provide a view of an ambient environment through the display area. The display device is configured to determine that a reflection of the user is within the user's field of view through the display area. After making this determination, augmented reality content is displayed in the display area with the augmented reality content augmenting the user's view of the reflection. In some embodiments, the augmented reality content may overlie on the user's view of the reflection, thereby allowing all or portions of the reflection to appear to be modified to provide a realistic view of the user with various modifications made to their appearance.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Christopher M. Harrises, Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Nastasja U. Robaina, Mark Baerenrodt, Adam Carl Wright, Adrian Kaehler
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Publication number: 20190287309Abstract: In some embodiments, a display system comprising a head-mountable, augmented reality display is configured to perform a neurological analysis and to provide a perception aid based on an environmental trigger associated with the neurological condition. Performing the neurological analysis may include determining a reaction to a stimulus by receiving data from the one or more inwardly-directed sensors; and identifying a neurological condition associated with the reaction. In some embodiments, the perception aid may include a reminder, an alert, or virtual content that changes a property, e.g. a color, of a real object. The augmented reality display may be configured to display virtual content by outputting light with variable wavefront divergence, and to provide an accommodation-vergence mismatch of less than 0.5 diopters, including less than 0.25 diopters.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Christopher M. Harrises, Mark Baerenrodt, Stephen Vincent Mangiat, Nastasja U. Robaina, Adam Carl Wright
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Patent number: 10332315Abstract: In some embodiments, a display system comprising a head-mountable, augmented reality display is configured to perform a neurological analysis and to provide a perception aid based on an environmental trigger associated with the neurological condition. Performing the neurological analysis may include determining a reaction to a stimulus by receiving data from the one or more inwardly-directed sensors; and identifying a neurological condition associated with the reaction. In some embodiments, the perception aid may include a reminder, an alert, or virtual content that changes a property, e.g. a color, of a real object. The augmented reality display may be configured to display virtual content by outputting light with variable wavefront divergence, and to provide an accommodation-vergence mismatch of less than 0.5 diopters, including less than 0.25 diopters.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Nicole Elizabeth Samec, Christopher M. Harrises, Mark Baerenrodt, Stephen Vincent Mangiat, Nastasja U. Robaina, Adam Carl Wright