Patents by Inventor David J. Macannuco

David J. Macannuco 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: 11287292
    Abstract: A sensor system is provided. A body includes a first side extension configured to mount to a helmet, a second side extension configured to mount to the helmet, and a processing module support member coupled to the first side extension and the second side extension configured to accommodate a processing module. A first sensor sub-assembly is positioned at least partially in the first side extension. The first sensor sub-assembly includes a first cable that includes a first plug configured to be plugged into the processing module, and a first sensor communicatively coupled to the first plug via the first cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joshua D. Kitain, David J. Macannuco, Aaron P. Miller
  • Patent number: 10748440
    Abstract: A projectorless simulator that includes an adjustable frame is disclosed. The adjustable frame defines an interior volume, and is adjustable in width and height to allow a shape of the interior volume to be varied. A chromakey screen is coupled to the adjustable frame to at least partially enclose the interior volume. A plurality of lights is mounted with respect to the adjustable frame. The plurality of lights is configured to emit light in a direction toward the chromakey screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua D. Kitain, O'Shae M. Bridges, Nolan Lucht, David J. Macannuco, Adam R. Breed
  • Patent number: 10565799
    Abstract: A head-mounted display (HMD) device is disclosed. The HMD device includes a frame and a display system coupled to the frame. A stereo depth camera system coupled to the frame generates stereo depth camera information comprising frames of imagery and depth data that identifies a distance to a simulator cockpit of a simulator. A processor device is coupled to the stereo depth camera system and to the display system. The processor device identifies, based on the stereo depth camera information, a particular cockpit model that corresponds to the simulator cockpit and that identifies a layout of cockpit controls of the simulator cockpit. The processor device, based at least in part on the cockpit model and a physical location of the simulator cockpit, generates computer-generated imagery. The processor device sends the computer-generated imagery to the display system to overlay the computer-generated imagery on top of a portion of a real-world scene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua D. Kitain, Jonathan P. Barkdoll, David J. Macannuco, Adam R. Breed, Howell B. Hollis, Spencer J. Frazier
  • Publication number: 20190392639
    Abstract: A head-mounted display (HMD) device is disclosed. The HMD device includes a frame and a display system coupled to the frame. A stereo depth camera system coupled to the frame generates stereo depth camera information comprising frames of imagery and depth data that identifies a distance to a simulator cockpit of a simulator. A processor device is coupled to the stereo depth camera system and to the display system. The processor device identifies, based on the stereo depth camera information, a particular cockpit model that corresponds to the simulator cockpit and that identifies a layout of cockpit controls of the simulator cockpit. The processor device, based at least in part on the cockpit model and a physical location of the simulator cockpit, generates computer-generated imagery. The processor device sends the computer-generated imagery to the display system to overlay the computer-generated imagery on top of a portion of a real-world scene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Joshua D. Kitain, Jonathan P. Barkdoll, David J. Macannuco, Adam R. Breed, Howell B. Hollis, Spencer J. Frazier
  • Patent number: 10510137
    Abstract: A method comprising detecting, by a processor, an optical sight of a device in range of a lens of a head mounted display (HMD) apparatus. The lens has an HMD field of view (H-FOV) of a real-world view. The method comprises determining, by the processor, a magnification factor of a sight field of view (S-FOV) for the detected sight. The method includes displaying, by a display device of the HMD apparatus, computer generated data (CGD) in the S-FOV relative to a magnification level according to the magnification factor of the S-FOV of the real-world view while looking through the sight. A system and computer readable medium are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joshua D. Kitain, Spencer J. Frazier, Gregory A. Harrison, David J. Macannuco, Atul Patel
  • Publication number: 20180231404
    Abstract: A sensor system is provided. A body includes a first side extension configured to mount to a helmet, a second side extension configured to mount to the helmet, and a processing module support member coupled to the first side extension and the second side extension configured to accommodate a processing module. A first sensor sub-assembly is positioned at least partially in the first side extension. The first sensor sub-assembly includes a first cable that includes a first plug configured to be plugged into the processing module, and a first sensor communicatively coupled to the first plug via the first cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Joshua D. Kitain, David J. Macannuco, Aaron P. Miller
  • Patent number: 9995936
    Abstract: A head-mounted display (HMD) for an augmented reality system allows a user to view an augmented scene comprising a real-world portion of a live scene combined with virtual images overlaying an infrared (IR) portion of the live scene. The HMD includes a head-wearable frame, a lens defining a user field of view (FOV), and a camera. The lens permits the user to view a live scene corresponding to the user FOV, and the camera is configured to capture a captured image of the live scene containing data indicative of an infrared (IR) portion of the live scene. The IR portion of the live scene includes reflected IR light above a predetermined threshold, such as an IR reflective background surface in a simulation environment. Based on the IR portion, a virtual image is displayed on an interior surface of the lens so that the virtual image overlays the IR portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Macannuco, Wayne A. Beard
  • Patent number: 9053422
    Abstract: A computer modeling and simulation framework for analysis automates selection of data, models and visualization outputs for providing an insight into a wide range of scenarios without a priori knowledge of the scenarios. The framework organizes the data and models through an ontology for the data and models. A challenge specification is entered by an analyst via a structured document or natural language input, wherein a reasoner processing component of the system selects relevant data sets and models based on the challenge specification and the data and model ontology. The system may provide confidence indications based on the quality of relevant models and data and executes the selected models using the selected data sets as inputs. Results are stored and visualized resulting data presented for the analyst. A visualization ontology enables the system to select an optimum visualization approach.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Macannuco, James H. Crutchfield, Jr., Jeffrey J. Bergenthal, Deborah J. Wilbert, Kevin Dill