Patents by Inventor Daniel F. Hogerty

Daniel F. Hogerty 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: 10676216
    Abstract: A station for compliance testing of unmanned vehicles comprises a dedicated area for acceptance of an unmanned vehicle. The dedicated area is configured for permitting the unmanned vehicle to be in a first inspection position. The station further comprises a transmitter. The transmitter is directed towards the dedicated area. The transmitter is configured to instruct the unmanned vehicle to perform a behavior. The station further comprises a sensor. The sensor is directed towards the dedicated area. The sensor is configured to detect a non-compliance of the unmanned vehicle. The detected non-compliance is in response to the instructed performed behavior of the unmanned vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Yuk L. Chan, Eileen P. Tedesco, Kyle Gilbertson, Daniel F. Hogerty, Lawrence A. Clevenger, Benjamin D. Briggs
  • Patent number: 10629009
    Abstract: An unmanned vehicle is identified. One or more specifications of the unmanned vehicle are retrieved in response to the identification. A first characteristic of the unmanned vehicle is observed. The observed first characteristic is compared to the retrieved specifications. A compliance standard of the unmanned vehicle is determined. The determination is based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Yuk L. Chan, Eileen P. Tedesco, Kyle Gilbertson, Daniel F. Hogerty, Lawrence A. Clevenger, Benjamin D. Briggs
  • Publication number: 20190329909
    Abstract: A station for compliance testing of unmanned vehicles comprises a dedicated area for acceptance of an unmanned vehicle. The dedicated area is configured for permitting the unmanned vehicle to be in a first inspection position. The station further comprises a transmitter. The transmitter is directed towards the dedicated area. The transmitter is configured to instruct the unmanned vehicle to perform a behavior. The station further comprises a sensor. The sensor is directed towards the dedicated area. The sensor is configured to detect a non-compliance of the unmanned vehicle. The detected non-compliance is in response to the instructed performed behavior of the unmanned vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Yuk L. Chan, Eileen P. Tedesco, Kyle Gilbertson, Daniel F. Hogerty, Lawrence A. Clevenger, Benjamin D. Briggs
  • Publication number: 20190333292
    Abstract: An unmanned vehicle is identified. One or more specifications of the unmanned vehicle are retrieved in response to the identification. A first characteristic of the unmanned vehicle is observed. The observed first characteristic is compared to the retrieved specifications. A compliance standard of the unmanned vehicle is determined. The determination is based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Yuk L. Chan, Eileen P. Tedesco, Kyle Gilbertson, Daniel F. Hogerty, Lawrence A. Clevenger, Benjamin D. Briggs
  • Patent number: 10332406
    Abstract: Technical solutions are described for configuring a dynamic geo-fence includes receiving a plurality of data samples. The method also includes selecting, from the plurality of data samples, a selected data sample as a threshold. The method also includes configuring a geo-fence for a geographic area based on the selected data sample. The method also includes adjusting an operational characteristic of a drone while the drone is in the geographic area, where the operational characteristic is adjusted based on a configuration of the drone and the geo-fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuk L. Chan, Kyle E. Gilbertson, Daniel F. Hogerty, Eileen P. Tedesco
  • Patent number: 10217002
    Abstract: Aspects relate to methods, systems, and devices for monitoring unmanned vehicles. Methods include receiving, by a processor, a captured image of an observed unmanned vehicle, the captured image including measured data, comparing the measured data with an unmanned vehicle database, determining a status of the observed unmanned vehicle, and generating an indicator regarding the status of the observed unmanned vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuk L. Chan, Kyle E. Gilberston, Daniel F. Hogerty, Eileen P. Tedesco
  • Patent number: 10083615
    Abstract: Technical solutions are described for configuring a dynamic geo-fence includes receiving a plurality of data samples. The method also includes selecting, from the plurality of data samples, a selected data sample as a threshold. The method also includes configuring a geo-fence for a geographic area based on the selected data sample. The method also includes adjusting an operational characteristic of a drone while the drone is in the geographic area, where the operational characteristic is adjusted based on a configuration of the drone and the geo-fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuk L. Chan, Kyle E. Gilbertson, Daniel F. Hogerty, Eileen P. Tedesco
  • Patent number: 9928748
    Abstract: Technical solutions are described for configuring a dynamic geo-fence includes receiving a plurality of data samples. The method also includes selecting, from the plurality of data samples, a selected data sample as a threshold. The method also includes configuring a geo-fence for a geographic area based on the selected data sample. The method also includes adjusting an operational characteristic of a drone while the drone is in the geographic area, where the operational characteristic is adjusted based on a configuration of the drone and the geo-fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuk L. Chan, Kyle E. Gilbertson, Daniel F. Hogerty, Eileen P. Tedesco
  • Publication number: 20180082592
    Abstract: Technical solutions are described for configuring a dynamic geo-fence includes receiving a plurality of data samples. The method also includes selecting, from the plurality of data samples, a selected data sample as a threshold. The method also includes configuring a geo-fence for a geographic area based on the selected data sample. The method also includes adjusting an operational characteristic of a drone while the drone is in the geographic area, where the operational characteristic is adjusted based on a configuration of the drone and the geo-fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Yuk L. Chan, Kyle E. Gilbertson, Daniel F. Hogerty, Eileen P. Tedesco
  • Publication number: 20180075755
    Abstract: Technical solutions are described for configuring a dynamic geo-fence includes receiving a plurality of data samples. The method also includes selecting, from the plurality of data samples, a selected data sample as a threshold. The method also includes configuring a geo-fence for a geographic area based on the selected data sample. The method also includes adjusting an operational characteristic of a drone while the drone is in the geographic area, where the operational characteristic is adjusted based on a configuration of the drone and the geo-fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Yuk L. Chan, Kyle E. Gilbertson, Daniel F. Hogerty, Eileen P. Tedesco
  • Publication number: 20180039838
    Abstract: Aspects relate to methods, systems, and devices for monitoring unmanned vehicles. Methods include receiving, by a processor, a captured image of an observed unmanned vehicle, the captured image including measured data, comparing the measured data with an unmanned vehicle database, determining a status of the observed unmanned vehicle, and generating an indicator regarding the status of the observed unmanned vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Yuk L. Chan, Kyle E. Gilberston, Daniel F. Hogerty, Eileen P. Tedesco
  • Publication number: 20170148328
    Abstract: Technical solutions are described for configuring a dynamic geo-fence includes receiving a plurality of data samples. The method also includes selecting, from the plurality of data samples, a selected data sample as a threshold. The method also includes configuring a geo-fence for a geographic area based on the selected data sample. The method also includes adjusting an operational characteristic of a drone while the drone is in the geographic area, where the operational characteristic is adjusted based on a configuration of the drone and the geo-fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Yuk L. Chan, Kyle E. Gilbertson, Daniel F. Hogerty, Eileen P. Tedesco