Patents by Inventor Christopher L. Holt

Christopher L. Holt 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: 20180039400
    Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having computer executable instructions that, when executed, cause a computing device to execute operations comprising transitioning a displayed user interface presented on a display of the computing device from a first control mode for controlling a moveable device, to a second control mode for controlling the moveable device is presented. The user interface comprises a control mode selector and a functionality limitation setting mechanism. The control mode selector is configured to display a plurality of control mode selector icons, each corresponding to one of a plurality of control modes. The plurality of control mode selector icons includes a first control mode selector icon, corresponding to the first control mode, and a second control mode selector icon, corresponding to the second control mode. The control mode selector is configured to receive a user input selection of the second control mode selector icon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: ROBOTZONE, LLC
    Inventors: Brian T. Pettey, Christopher L. Holt
  • Patent number: 9823825
    Abstract: Multichannel device controllers are disclosed. In one embodiment, a multichannel device controller includes a plurality of user selectable control modes for controlling a multichannel device and a plurality of user configurable settings for adjusting parameters associated with the plurality of user selectable control modes. A touchscreen displays a user interface corresponding to a selected one of plurality of user selectable control modes and receives user input indicative of a command to send to the multichannel device. A processor generates the command to send to the multichannel device based at least in part on the user input and the plurality of user configurable settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: ROBOTZONE, LLC
    Inventors: Brian T. Pettey, Christopher L. Holt
  • Patent number: 9726463
    Abstract: An aspect of the disclosure relates to a multichannel controller for controlling a target in a target system. In one embodiment, a multichannel controller is configured to control a target system and includes a user input interface that receives a user input for the multichannel controller, wherein the user input is a command to control one or more targets in the target system and a processor that generates the command to send to the one or more targets in the target system and a command translation unit that relays the command to the one or more targets, wherein the command comprises a motion sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Robtozone, LLC
    Inventors: Brian T. Pettey, Christopher L. Holt
  • Patent number: 9390617
    Abstract: Variable autonomy level control systems are provided. A control system illustratively include an analog communications support component, a digital communications support component, a processing component, and a motor controller. The processing component synthesizes inputs received from the analog and the digital communications support components to generate an output. The motor controller utilizes the output from the processing component to generate a control signal for a motor. In certain embodiments, the input from the digital communications support component includes an indication of an autonomy level, and the processing component synthesizes the inputs by applying the autonomy level to the input received from the analog communications support component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: RobotZone, LLC
    Inventors: Brian T. Pettey, Christopher L. Holt
  • Publication number: 20160018198
    Abstract: An aspect of the disclosure relates to a multichannel controller for controlling a target in a target system. In one embodiment, a multichannel controller is configured to control a target system and includes a user input interface that receives a user input for the multichannel controller, wherein the user input is a command to control one or more targets in the target system and a processor that generates the command to send to the one or more targets in the target system and a command translation unit that relays the command to the one or more targets, wherein the command comprises a motion sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Brian T. Pettey, Christopher L. Holt
  • Publication number: 20150121185
    Abstract: A method for displaying a graphical representation of a classification of a set of patent applications into a plurality of categories according to an attribute includes receiving, by a processor, a request to generate the graphical representation of the classification of the set of patent applications into the plurality of categories according to the attribute. The method further includes, in response to receiving the request, automatically displaying the graphical representation of the classification of the set of patent applications into the plurality of categories according to the attribute on a display device. The graphical representation includes a plurality of patent document icons. Each of the plurality of patent document icons corresponds to one of the set of patent applications. Each of the plurality of patent document icons graphically represents that the patent application associated with the patent document icon is classified in a category of the plurality of categories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: Reed Technology and Information Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Holt, Katherine M. Scholz
  • Publication number: 20140298233
    Abstract: Multichannel device controllers are disclosed. In one embodiment, a multichannel device controller includes a plurality of user selectable control modes for controlling a multichannel device and a plurality of user configurable settings for adjusting parameters associated with the plurality of user selectable control modes. A touchscreen displays a user interface corresponding to a selected one of plurality of user selectable control modes and receives user input indicative of a command to send to the multichannel device. A processor generates the command to send to the multichannel device based at least in part on the user input and the plurality of user configurable settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Brian T. Pettey, Christopher L. Holt
  • Patent number: 8791911
    Abstract: Multichannel device controllers are disclosed. In one embodiment, a multichannel device controller includes a plurality of user selectable control modes for controlling a multichannel device and a plurality of user configurable settings for adjusting parameters associated with the plurality of user selectable control modes. A touchscreen displays a user interface corresponding to a selected one of plurality of user selectable control modes and receives user input indicative of a command to send to the multichannel device. A processor generates the command to send to the multichannel device based at least in part on the user input and the plurality of user configurable settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Robotzone, LLC
    Inventors: Brian T. Pettey, Christopher L. Holt
  • Publication number: 20120313557
    Abstract: Variable autonomy level control systems are provided. A control system illustratively include an analog communications support component, a digital communications support component, a processing component, and a motor controller. The processing component synthesizes inputs received from the analog and the digital communications support components to generate an output. The motor controller utilizes the output from the processing component to generate a control signal for a motor. In certain embodiments, the input from the digital communications support component includes an indication of an autonomy level, and the processing component synthesizes the inputs by applying the autonomy level to the input received from the analog communications support component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Robotzone, LLC
    Inventors: Brian T. Pettey, Christopher L. Holt
  • Publication number: 20120226684
    Abstract: A patent Examiner information accessing system is disclosed for accessing patent Examiner information from a Patent and Trademark Office, or other, database. A search system is provided so that a user can search information aggregated by the Examiner information accessing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: FICUS ENTERPRISES, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher L. Holt
  • Publication number: 20120203791
    Abstract: A patent Examiner information accessing system is disclosed for accessing patent Examiner information from a Patent and Trademark Office, or other, database. A search system is provided so that a user can search information aggregated by the Examiner information accessing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Ficus Enterprises LLC
    Inventor: Christopher L. Holt
  • Publication number: 20120200510
    Abstract: Multichannel device controllers are disclosed. In one embodiment, a multichannel device controller includes a plurality of user selectable control modes for controlling a multichannel device and a plurality of user configurable settings for adjusting parameters associated with the plurality of user selectable control modes. A touchscreen displays a user interface corresponding to a selected one of plurality of user selectable control modes and receives user input indicative of a command to send to the multichannel device. A processor generates the command to send to the multichannel device based at least in part on the user input and the plurality of user configurable settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Robotzone, LLC
    Inventors: Brian T. Pettey, Christopher L. Holt
  • Patent number: 7422435
    Abstract: A book is disclosed for facilitating experiential learning. The book includes a first task packet that includes a collection of preview material that introduces a task without revealing what the task is. The first task packet also includes a collection of description material that identifies what the task is. Finally, the first task packet includes a commitment mechanism configured to discourage a reader from proceeding from the collection of preview material to the collection of description material until the reader is committed to performing the task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher L. Holt, Christopher R. Christenson
  • Publication number: 20080021900
    Abstract: A patent Examiner information accessing system access patent Examiner information from a Patent and Trademark Office, or other, database. A search system is provided so that a user can search information aggregated by the Examiner information accessing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: Ficus Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher L. Holt, Joseph R. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20080016067
    Abstract: A patent Examiner information accessing system access patent Examiner information from a Patent and Trademark Office, or other, database. A search system is provided so that a user can search information aggregated by the Examiner information accessing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: Ficus Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher L. Holt