Patents by Inventor Damien O'Connor
Damien O'Connor 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: 20210125751Abstract: Methods and apparatus for robot motion control and wire dispensing during automated routing of wires onto harness form boards. The robot includes a manipulator arm and a wire-routing end effector mounted to a distal end of the manipulator arm. The wire-routing end effector is configured for dispensing and routing a wire along a path through form board devices mounted to a harness form board. The wire-routing end effector is moved along a planned path under the control of a robot controller. An end effector path is provided with a set of processes that enable rapid, even fully automatic, development of robot motion controls for routing wires on harness form boards. The system uses a measurement encoder on the end effector that is routing individual wires on a wire harness form board to learn the length of each wire and its length variation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Bradley J. Mitchell, Lars E. Blacken, Damien O. Martin
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Publication number: 20210125750Abstract: Systems and methods for designing and assembling form boards with attached wire routing devices for use in wire bundle assembly. The assembly method comprises: (a) establishing a coordinate system of a form board having a multiplicity of holes; (b) using a computer system to determine locations of form board devices of different types with reference to the coordinate system of the form board based on engineering data specifying a wire bundle configuration; and (c) fastening the form board devices of different types to respective holes of the form board having centers closest to respective locations determined in step (b). The form board devices may be inserted robotically or manually.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Lars E. Blacken, Damien O. Martin, Eerik J. Helmick, Keith M. Cutler, John R. Porter
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Publication number: 20210126418Abstract: Systems and methods for designing and assembling form boards with attached wire routing devices for use in wire bundle assembly. The assembly method comprises: (a) establishing a coordinate system of a form board having a multiplicity of holes; (b) using a computer system to determine locations of form board devices of different types with reference to the coordinate system of the form board based on engineering data specifying a wire bundle configuration; and (c) fastening the form board devices of different types to respective holes of the form board having centers closest to respective locations determined in step (b). The form board devices may be inserted robotically or manually.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Damien O. Martin, Lars E. Blacken, Bradley J. Mitchell, Grace L. Duncan, Eerik J. Helmick, Keith M. Cutler, Randall V. Fraker, Alexey S. Meerov, John R. Porter
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Publication number: 20210125749Abstract: Systems and methods for designing and assembling form boards with attached wire routing devices for use in wire bundle assembly. The assembly method comprises: (a) establishing a coordinate system of a form board having a multiplicity of holes; (b) using a computer system to determine locations of form board devices of different types with reference to the coordinate system of the form board based on engineering data specifying a wire bundle configuration; and (c) fastening the form board devices of different types to respective holes of the form board having centers closest to respective locations determined in step (b). The form board devices may be inserted robotically or manually.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Damien O. Martin, Lars E. Blacken, Bradley J. Mitchell, Grace L. Duncan, Eerik J. Helmick
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Publication number: 20210103331Abstract: In some embodiments, a system comprising one or more processors configured to track a location of an input device within a physical environment via a three-dimensional (3D) tracking system, and modify a tracking parameter of the 3D tracking system while tracking the location of the input device based on the determined location of the input device within the physical environment. The input device may be coupled to a virtual reality display system and tracking the location of the location of the input device can be used for interacting with the virtual reality display system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Stephen Harvey, Denis O'Keeffe, Aidan Kehoe, Mario Gutierrez, Damien O'Sullivan, Thomas Rouvinez, Mathieu Meisser, Noirin Curran, Remy Zimmermann, Marcel Twohig, Dennin Onorio, Pierce O'Bradaigh, Olivier Riviere, Ciaran Trotman, Andreas Connellan, Padraig Murphy, Jerry Ahern
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Patent number: 10970636Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for predicting the probability of successfully building the software application whether an integration build between source components of a software application will be successful. An integration service executing on a server computer determines whether to test an integration build of source components of a software application. The integration service obtains metrics related to the developer of each component as well as any previous integration builds of the components. Based on the metrics, the integration service predicts a probability of a successful integration build of the source components. Based on the probability of a successful integration build, the integration service may notify a developer to perform an action to increase the likelihood of the integration build being successful.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Intuit Inc.Inventors: Joseph Elwell, Damien O'Malley, Dharin Nanavati, Aliza Carpio
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Publication number: 20210086005Abstract: A facemask includes integrated actuating modules having sensors and other mechanisms. The facemask has one or more sockets into which various modules may be inserted. The facemask itself or the modules may include air filters and check valves to regulate airflow along or through the various modules. The modules may detect various substances either in the ambient air or the air exhaled by the wearer. The facemask also includes modules for measuring pulmonary and/or cardiovascular exertion, lung capacity and other physiological metrics. Other modules may provide supplements, vitamins or other substances such as tobacco smoke or vapor from vaporizers to the wearer. The modules may include microcontrollers in wireless communication with software applications on electronic devices so that the facemask may also serve as a cellular phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Patrick Damien O'Brien, Jez Noah Ali, Arthur Alie
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Patent number: 10928888Abstract: In certain embodiments, a sensing and tracking system detects objects, such as user input devices or peripherals, and user interactions with them. A representation of the objects and user interactions are then injected into the virtual reality environment. The representation can be an actual reality, augmented reality, virtual representation or any combination. For example, an actual keyboard can be injected, but with the keys pressed being enlarged and lighted.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Stephen Harvey, Denis O'Keeffe, Andreas Connellan, Damien O'Sullivan, Aidan Kehoe, Noirin Curran, Thomas Rouvinez, Mario Gutierrez, Olivier Riviere, Remy Zimmermann, Mathieu Meisser, Dennin Onorio, Ciaran Trotman, Pierce O'Bradaigh, Marcel Twohig, Padraig Murphy, Jerry Ahern
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Patent number: 10860312Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for evaluating source code. The system generates training data from a plurality of defect records that identify developers who fixed defects. The system recommends developers for repairing defects in software features using a machine learning algorithm configured using elements from the defect records and the code related to the defect records.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: INTUIT, INC.Inventors: Joseph Elwell, Damien O'Malley, Dharin Nanavati, Aliza Carpio
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Patent number: 10810728Abstract: Semi-automated (with manual feeding) and fully automated (with automated feeding) solutions for using a vision system to evaluate shield trim quality on shielded cables. The vision system uses a multiplicity of cameras and a corresponding multiplicity of mirrors in order to achieve a 360-degree view of the cable segment to be inspected. Cables to be inspected are positioned in a repeatable location based on the strip length of the cable (where the edge of the cable jacket is located relative to the end of the cable). The processing system receives a live image feed from the camera system and then uses color and dimensional analysis of the acquired images to determine whether the shield trim meets quality control specifications or not.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Grace L. Duncan, Bradley J. Mitchell, Damien O. Martin
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Patent number: 10808868Abstract: Methods and apparatus to assemble cable mounts are disclosed. A disclosed example mount to be inserted into a formboard includes a spine, first and second opposing clamp surfaces on first and second ends, respectively, of the spine, and a pocket to receive a fastener, the fastener to be disposed between the first and second opposing clamp surfaces, the fastener to have a contractible engaging portion to be received by the formboard.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Lars E. Blacken, Randy Fraker, Keith Cutler, John R. Porter, Damien O. Martin
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Patent number: 10754417Abstract: In some embodiments, a system comprising one or more processors configured to track a location of an input device within a physical environment via a three-dimensional (3D) tracking system, and modify a tracking parameter of the 3D tracking system while tracking the location of the input device based on the determined location of the input device within the physical environment. The input device may be coupled to a virtual reality display system and tracking the location of the location of the input device can be used for interacting with the virtual reality display system.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Stephen Harvey, Denis O'Keeffe, Aidan Kehoe, Mario Gutierrez, Damien O'Sullivan, Thomas Rouvinez, Mathieu Meisser, Noirin Curran, Remy Zimmermann, Marcel Twohig, Dennin Onorio, Pierce O'Bradaigh, Olivier Riviere, Ciaran Trotman, Andreas Connellan, Padraig Murphy, Jerry Ahern
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Patent number: 10754416Abstract: In certain embodiments, a sensing and tracking system detects objects, such as user input devices or peripherals, and user interactions with them. A representation of the objects and user interactions are then injected into the virtual reality environment. The representation can be an actual reality, augmented reality, virtual representation or any combination. For example, an actual keyboard can be injected, but with the keys pressed being enlarged and lighted.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Stephen Harvey, Denis O'Keeffe, Andreas Connellan, Damien O'Sullivan, Aidan Kehoe, Noirin Curran, Thomas Rouvinez, Mario Gutierrez, Olivier Riviere, Remy Zimmermann, Mathieu Meisser, Dennin Onorio, Ciaran Trotman, Pierce O'Bradaigh, Marcel Twohig, Padraig Murphy, Jerry Ahern
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Patent number: 10728393Abstract: An application determines an emotional state of a user based on evaluating facial recognition data of the user captured from the user interacting with the application. The application receives a request from the user to initiate a support call. The request identifies the emotional state of the user. The application predicts, from a set of outcomes of support calls processed by support agents interacting with users having different emotional states, an emotional state that increases a likelihood of achieving a specified outcome for the support call based on the emotional state of the user. The application identifies an available support agent having the predicted emotional state, and assigns the user to interact with the identified support agent for the support call.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: INTUIT INC.Inventors: Amir Eftekhari, Aliza Carpio, Joseph Elwell, Damien O'Malley
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Publication number: 20200161824Abstract: An automated system for processing an end of a cable. The system includes: a cable delivery system; a cable processing module; a pallet supported by the cable delivery system; a drive wheel rotatably coupled to the pallet; a motor operatively coupled for driving rotation of the drive wheel; and an idler wheel rotatably coupled to the pallet and forming a nip with the drive wheel. The cable processing module includes cable processing equipment configured to perform an operation on an end of a cable and a computer system. The computer system is configured to: (a) cause the drive wheel to rotate in a cable pushing direction to cause a specified length of cable to be inserted into the cable processing equipment; (b) activate the cable processing equipment to perform an operation on the inserted end of the cable; and (c) cause the drive wheel to rotate in a cable pulling direction to cause the specified length of cable to be removed from the cable processing equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Grace L. Duncan, Bradley J. Mitchell, Damien O. Martin, Dinh X. Tran, Eerik J. Helmick, Aphea Ann Thornton, Nick S. Evans, David S. Wright, Lars E. Blacken, Keith M. Cutler
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Publication number: 20200161780Abstract: An apparatus that melts and monitors sleeves for installation onto shielded cables. The apparatus includes a heat source for melting the sleeve, cable supports for supporting the cable during the melting process, a sensor system that is configured to measure a dimension of the sleeve during melting, and a computer that is connected to receive sensor data from the sensor system and send heater control signals to the heat source. The computer is configured to receive dimensional data from the sensor system, monitor that dimensional data by performing a dimensional analysis, and then deactivate or remove the heat source in response to dimensional analysis results indicating that the sleeve is fully melted (in the case of a solder sleeve) or only fully shrunken (in the case of a dead end sleeve) onto the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Grace L. Duncan, Damien O. Martin
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Publication number: 20200161843Abstract: A shield trim is performed by tearing bunched shield strands circumferentially along a circular edge. The apparatus includes a pair of aligned metal plates that have been drilled through multiple times such that holes of varying diameters pass may be passed through both plates. A cable gripper on the entry side of the device clamps the cable in place. A shield gripper on the rear side of the device closes over the exposed shielding of the cable, and the two plates are pushed together. The shield gripper travels with the rear plate, pushing the shield over the wires and causing the shield to bunch between the two plates. With the two plates pushed together, both grippers open and the cable is pulled free from the device. This pull forces a stress concentration on the shield strands as they are pulled and subsequently torn across the sharp edge of the hole, producing a uniformly trimmed shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Grace L. Duncan, Bradley J. Mitchell, Nick S. Evans, Damien O. Martin
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Publication number: 20200160504Abstract: Semi-automated (with manual feeding) and fully automated (with automated feeding) solutions for using a vision system to evaluate shield trim quality on shielded cables. The vision system uses a multiplicity of cameras and a corresponding multiplicity of mirrors in order to achieve a 360-degree view of the cable segment to be inspected. Cables to be inspected are positioned in a repeatable location based on the strip length of the cable (where the edge of the cable jacket is located relative to the end of the cable). The processing system receives a live image feed from the camera system and then uses color and dimensional analysis of the acquired images to determine whether the shield trim meets quality control specifications or not.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Grace L. Duncan, Bradley J. Mitchell, Damien O. Martin
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Publication number: 20200151842Abstract: A system and method for resolving contract disputes utilitizes one or more computing devices to receive a dispute resolution request, invite other parties to submit a response to the dispute resolution request, and submit the dispute to a plurality of delegates based on the type of dispute and the qualifications of the delegates. The delegates provide dispute resolution decisions, and a consensus algorithm is applied to the decisions to arrive at a consensus contract outcome. A record of the consensus contract outcome, including the disputed contract and the nature of the dispute are recorded on a permissioned blockchain and also optionally recorded on an external blockchain distributed ledger.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventor: Patrick Damien O'Brien
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Patent number: 10639165Abstract: A spinal distractor and stabilizer has resilient, conformable bone contacting sections which are separated by an expandable chamber that extends from one of the sections, and which forms a ratchet with the section, ensuring that once expanded by being filled with a substance, cannot contract absent intervention by a medical practitioner. The stabilizer may be filled with a material which solidifies, after which some or all of the device may biodegrade. The device may also be provided in separable portions to facilitate implantation. The conformable sections distribute the distraction and stabilizing force evenly over the bone surface, reducing the incidence of disruption to the integrity of the bone.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Sean Suh, Chad Glerum, Damien O'Halloran