Patents by Inventor Doug Johnston
Doug Johnston 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: 20130063556Abstract: Techniques are provided for generating depth estimates for pixels, in a series of images captured by a single camera, that correspond to the static objects. The techniques involve identifying occlusion events in the series of images. The occlusion events are events in which dynamic blobs are at least partially occluded, by static objects, from view of the camera. The depth estimates for pixels of the static objects are generated based on the occlusion events and depth estimates associated with the dynamic blobs. Techniques are also provided for generating the depth estimates associated with the dynamic blobs. The depth estimates for the dynamic blobs are generated based on how far down, within at least one image, the lowest point of the dynamic blob is located.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: PRISM SKYLABS, INC.Inventors: Steve Russell, Ron Palmeri, Robert Cutting, Doug Johnston, Mike Fogel, Robert Cosgriff
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Patent number: 8380390Abstract: A system and method for determining characteristics of a trailer being towed by a vehicle. The trailer is coupled to the vehicle using a trailer hitch using at least one intelligent bolt or fastener. The intelligent fastener has structural characteristics similar to those of traditional bolts for fastening a trailer to a vehicle (e.g., shear strength, diameter, etc.), but the intelligent fastener is configured to sense forces at a junction between the trailer and the vehicle. An ESC system receives force readings from the intelligent fastener sensors along with signals from a plurality of other sensors and determines one or more characteristics of the trailer. The ESC system compensates the motion of the vehicle based on the forces sensed at the junction and the characteristics of the trailer.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2009Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Williamson Sy, Doug Johnston, Pascal Martin, Damian Nowicki
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Publication number: 20120036072Abstract: A logistics system manages the shipments of goods supplied from a plurality of different shippers by a plurality of carriers. It has a variety of modules integrated with each other to perform various functionalities. For example, it may have a purchasing module evaluating proposals by shippers for respective shipments of goods and awarding contracts for the shipments to the plurality of carriers. It may have an optimization module analyzing the proposals and informing the purchasing module if an opportunity exists for at least some of the shipments to be consolidated, in which case at least one contract awarded by the purchasing module is for a consolidated group of the shipments. It may have a contract administration module maintaining information relating to the status of proposals received and contracts awarded by the purchasing module. It may have a scheduling module scheduling shipments according to the awarded contracts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventors: Glenn E. Riggs, John H. Kivela, Robert H. Shellman, Joseph F. Rocky, JR., Stanley M. Bainor, Ralph K. Brechter, Douglas L. Clark, James R. Clark, Jon L. Clow, Amy Daley, Larry Hu, Louis F. Indelicato, William J. Lohan, Michael M. Naughton, Peter P. Nelson, Alan D. Shollenberger, M. Nadine Willett, Doug Johnston, Donald H. Mueller, Michael D. Michaud, Robert Phaneuf, Joseph J. Bainor
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Publication number: 20100332049Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for determining characteristics of a trailer being towed by a vehicle that includes an electronic stability control (“ESC”) system. The trailer is coupled to the vehicle using a trailer hitch. The hitch is configured to fasten the trailer to the vehicle using at least one intelligent bolt or fastener. The intelligent fastener has structural characteristics similar to those of traditional bolts for fastening a trailer to a vehicle (e.g., shear strength, diameter, etc.), but the intelligent fastener is configured to sense forces at a junction between the trailer and the vehicle. The ESC system receives force readings from the intelligent fastener sensors and uses them in conjunction with signals from a plurality of other sensors connected to the ESC system to determine one or more characteristics of the trailer. The characteristics of the trailer include a trailer weight, a trailer sway, and a trailer center of gravity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Williamson Sy, Doug Johnston, Pascal Martin, Damian Nowicki
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Publication number: 20080040144Abstract: A logistics system manages the shipments of goods supplied from a plurality of different shippers by a plurality of carriers. It has a variety of modules integrated with each other to perform various functionalities. For example, it may have a purchasing module evaluating proposals by shippers for respective shipments of goods and awarding contracts for the shipments to the plurality of carriers. It may have an optimization module analyzing the proposals and informing the purchasing module if an opportunity exists for at least some of the shipments to be consolidated, in which case at least one contract awarded by the purchasing module is for a consolidated group of the shipments. It may have a contract administration module maintaining information relating to the status of proposals received and contracts awarded by the purchasing module. It may have a scheduling module scheduling shipments according to the awarded contracts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventors: Glenn RIGGS, John Kivela, Robert Shellman, Joseph Rocky, Stanley Bainor, Ralph Brechter, Douglas Clark, James Clark, Jon Clow, Amy Daley, Larry Hu, Louis Indelicato, William Lohan, Michael Naughton, Peter Nelson, Alan Shollenberger, M. Willett, Doug Johnston, Donald Mueller, Michael Michaud, Robert Phaneuf, Joseph Bainor
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Publication number: 20060053027Abstract: A logistics system manages the shipments of goods supplied from a plurality of different shippers by a plurality of carriers. It has a variety of modules integrated with each other to perform various functionalities. For example, it may have a purchasing module evaluating proposals by shippers for respective shipments of goods and awarding contracts for the shipments to the plurality of carriers. It may have an optimization module analyzing the proposals and informing the purchasing module if an opportunity exists for at least some of the shipments to be consolidated, in which case at least one contract awarded by the purchasing module is for a consolidated group of the shipments. It may have a contract administration module maintaining information relating to the status of proposals received and contracts awarded by the purchasing module. It may have a scheduling module scheduling shipments according to the awarded contracts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: Glenn Riggs, John Kivela, Robert Shellman, Joseph Rocky, Stanley Bainor, Ralph Brechter, Douglas Clark, James Clark, Jon Clow, Amy Daley, Larry Hu, Louis Indelicato, William Lohan, Michael Naughton, Peter Nelson, Alan Shollenberger, M. Willett, Doug Johnston, Donald Mueller, Michael Michaud, Robert Phaneuf, Joseph Bainor
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Patent number: 6915268Abstract: A logistics system manages the shipments of goods supplied from a plurality of different shippers by a plurality of carriers. It has a variety of modules integrated with each other to perform various functionalities. For example, it may have a purchasing module evaluating proposals by shippers for respective shipments of goods and awarding contracts for the shipments to the plurality of carriers. It may have an optimization module analyzing the proposals and informing the purchasing module if an opportunity exists for at least some of the shipments to be consolidated, in which case at least one contract awarded by the purchasing module is for a consolidated group of the shipments. It may have a contract administration module maintaining information relating to the status of proposals received and contracts awarded by the purchasing module. It may have a scheduling module scheduling shipments according to the awarded contracts.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2001Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Odyssey Logistics & Technology CorporationInventors: Glenn E. Riggs, John H. Kivela, Robert H. Shellman, Joseph F. Rocky, Jr., Stanley M. Bainor, Ralph K. Brechter, Douglas L. Clark, James R. Clark, Jon L. Clow, Amy Daley, Larry Hu, Louis F. Indelicato, William J. Lohan, Michael M. Naughton, Peter P. Nelson, Alan D. Shollenberger, M. Nadine Willett, Doug Johnston, Donald H. Mueller, Michael D. Michaud, Robert Phaneuf, Joseph J. Bainor
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Publication number: 20050091100Abstract: A logistics system manages the shipments of goods supplied from a plurality of different shippers by a plurality of carriers. It has a variety of modules integrated with each other to perform various functionalities. For example, it may have a purchasing module evaluating proposals by shippers for respective shipments of goods and awarding contracts for the shipments to the plurality of carriers. It may have an optimization module analyzing the proposals and informing the purchasing module if an opportunity exists for at least some of the shipments to be consolidated, in which case at least one contract awarded by the purchasing module is for a consolidated group of the shipments. It may have a contract administration module maintaining information relating to the status of proposals received and contracts awarded by the purchasing module. It may have a scheduling module scheduling shipments according to the awarded contracts.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2004Publication date: April 28, 2005Inventors: Glenn Riggs, John Kivela, Robert Shellman, Joseph Rocky, Stanley Bainor, Ralph Brechter, Douglas Clark, James Clark, Jon Clow, Amy Daley, Larry Hu, Louis Indelicato, William Lohan, Michael Naughton, Peter Nelson, Alan Shollenberger, M. Willett, Doug Johnston, Donald Mueller, Michael Michaud, Robert Phaneuf, Joseph Bainor
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Publication number: 20020065738Abstract: A logistics system manages the shipments of goods supplied from a plurality of different shippers by a plurality of carriers. It has a variety of modules integrated with each other to perform various functionalities. For example, it may have a purchasing module evaluating proposals by shippers for respective shipments of goods and awarding contracts for the shipments to the plurality of carriers. It may have an optimization module analyzing the proposals and informing the purchasing module if an opportunity exists for at least some of the shipments to be consolidated, in which case at least one contract awarded by the purchasing module is for a consolidated group of the shipments. It may have a contract administration module maintaining information relating to the status of proposals received and contracts awarded by the purchasing module. It may have a scheduling module scheduling shipments according to the awarded contracts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2001Publication date: May 30, 2002Inventors: Glenn E. Riggs, John H. Kivela, Robert H. Shellman, Joseph F. Rocky, Stanley M. Bainor, Ralph K. Brechter, Douglas L. Clark, James R. Clark, Jon L. Clow, Amy Daley, Larry Hu, Louis F. Indelicato, William J. Lohan, Michael M. Naughton, Peter P. Nelson, Alan D. Shollenberger, M. Nadine. Willett, Doug Johnston, Donald H. Mueller, Michael D. Michaud, Robert Phaneuf, Joseph J. Bainor