Patents by Inventor Heathcliff Hatcher

Heathcliff Hatcher 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: 20190143505
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a modular robotic device with artificial intelligence that is receptive to training controls. In one implementation, modular robotic device architecture may be used to provide all or most high cost components in an autonomy module that is separate from the robotic body. The autonomy module may comprise controller, power, actuators that may be connected to controllable elements of the robotic body. The controller may position limbs of the toy in a target position. A user may utilize haptic training approach in order to enable the robotic toy to perform target action(s). Modular configuration of the disclosure enables users to replace one toy body (e.g., the bear) with another (e.g., a giraffe) while using hardware provided by the autonomy module. Modular architecture may enable users to purchase a single AM for use with multiple robotic bodies, thereby reducing the overall cost of ownership.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Eugene Izhikevich, Dimitry Fisher, Jean-Baptiste Passot, Heathcliff Hatcher, Vadim Polonichko
  • Patent number: 10166675
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a modular robotic device with artificial intelligence that is receptive to training controls. In one implementation, modular robotic device architecture may be used to provide all or most high cost components in an autonomy module that is separate from the robotic body. The autonomy module may comprise controller, power, actuators that may be connected to controllable elements of the robotic body. The controller may position limbs of the toy in a target position. A user may utilize haptic training approach in order to enable the robotic toy to perform target action(s). Modular configuration of the disclosure enables users to replace one toy body (e.g., the bear) with another (e.g., a giraffe) while using hardware provided by the autonomy module. Modular architecture may enable users to purchase a single AM for use with multiple robotic bodies, thereby reducing the overall cost of ownership.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Brain Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene Izhikevich, Dimitry Fisher, Jean-Baptiste Passot, Heathcliff Hatcher, Vadim Polonichko
  • Patent number: 9862092
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a modular robotic device with artificial intelligence that is receptive to training controls. In one implementation, modular robotic device architecture may be used to provide all or most high cost components in an autonomy module that is separate from the robotic body. The autonomy module may comprise controller, power, actuators that may be connected to controllable elements of the robotic body. The controller may position limbs of the toy in a target position. A user may utilize haptic training approach in order to enable the robotic toy to perform target action(s). Modular configuration of the disclosure enables users to replace one toy body (e.g., the bear) with another (e.g., a giraffe) while using hardware provided by the autonomy module. Modular architecture may enable users to purchase a single AM for use with multiple robotic bodies, thereby reducing the overall cost of ownership.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Brain Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene Izhikevich, Dimitry Fisher, Jean-Baptiste Passot, Heathcliff Hatcher, Vadim Polonichko
  • Publication number: 20170244937
    Abstract: In some implementations, a camera may be disposed on an autonomous aerial platform. A user may operate a smart wearable device adapted to configured, and/or operate video data acquisition by the camera. The camera may be configured to produce a time stamp, and/or a video snippet based on receipt of an indication of interest from the user. The aerial platform may comprise a controller configured to navigate a target trajectory space. In some implementation, a data acquisition system may enable the user to obtain video footage of the user performing an action from the platform circling around the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Philip Meier, Heathcliff Hatcher, Marius Buibas
  • Patent number: 9533413
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a modular robotic device with artificial intelligence that is receptive to training controls. In one implementation, modular robotic device architecture may be used to provide all or most high cost components in an autonomy module that is separate from the robotic body. The autonomy module may comprise controller, power, actuators that may be connected to controllable elements of the robotic body. The controller may position limbs of the toy in a target position. A user may utilize haptic training approach in order to enable the robotic toy to perform target action(s). Modular configuration of the disclosure enables users to replace one toy body (e.g., the bear) with another (e.g., a giraffe) while using hardware provided by the autonomy module. Modular architecture may enable users to purchase a single AM for use with multiple robotic bodies, thereby reducing the overall cost of ownership.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Brain Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene Izhikevich, Dimitry Fisher, Jean-Baptiste Passot, Heathcliff Hatcher, Vadim Polonichko
  • Patent number: 9364950
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a modular robotic device with artificial intelligence that is receptive to training controls. In one implementation, modular robotic device architecture may be used to provide all or most high cost components in an autonomy module that is separate from the robotic body. The autonomy module may comprise controller, power, actuators that may be connected to controllable elements of the robotic body. The controller may position limbs of the toy in a target position. A user may utilize haptic training approach in order to enable the robotic toy to perform target action(s). Modular configuration of the disclosure enables users to replace one toy body (e.g., the bear) with another (e.g., a giraffe) while using hardware provided by the autonomy module. Modular architecture may enable users to purchase a single AM for use with multiple robotic bodies, thereby reducing the overall cost of ownership.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Brain Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene Izhikevich, Dimitry Fisher, Jean-Baptiste Passot, Heathcliff Hatcher, Vadim Polonichko
  • Publication number: 20160151912
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a modular robotic device with artificial intelligence that is receptive to training controls. In one implementation, modular robotic device architecture may be used to provide all or most high cost components in an autonomy module that is separate from the robotic body. The autonomy module may comprise controller, power, actuators that may be connected to controllable elements of the robotic body. The controller may position limbs of the toy in a target position. A user may utilize haptic training approach in order to enable the robotic toy to perform target action(s). Modular configuration of the disclosure enables users to replace one toy body (e.g., the bear) with another (e.g., a giraffe) while using hardware provided by the autonomy module. Modular architecture may enable users to purchase a single AM for use with multiple robotic bodies, thereby reducing the overall cost of ownership.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Eugene Izhikevich, Dimitry Fisher, Jean-Baptiste Passot, Heathcliff Hatcher, Vadim Polonichko
  • Publication number: 20160075018
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a modular robotic device with artificial intelligence that is receptive to training controls. In one implementation, modular robotic device architecture may be used to provide all or most high cost components in an autonomy module that is separate from the robotic body. The autonomy module may comprise controller, power, actuators that may be connected to controllable elements of the robotic body. The controller may position limbs of the toy in a target position. A user may utilize haptic training approach in order to enable the robotic toy to perform target action(s). Modular configuration of the disclosure enables users to replace one toy body (e.g., the bear) with another (e.g., a giraffe) while using hardware provided by the autonomy module. Modular architecture may enable users to purchase a single AM for use with multiple robotic bodies, thereby reducing the overall cost of ownership.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Eugene Izhikevich, Dimitry Fisher, Jean-Baptiste Passot, Heathcliff Hatcher, Vadim Polonichko
  • Publication number: 20150350614
    Abstract: In some implementations, a camera may be disposed on an autonomous aerial platform. A user may operate a smart wearable device adapted to configured, and/or operate video data acquisition by the camera. The camera may be configured to produce a time stamp, and/or a video snippet based on receipt of an indication of interest from the user. The aerial platform may comprise a controller configured to navigate a target trajectory space. In some implementation, a data acquisition system may enable the user to obtain video footage of the user performing an action from the platform circling around the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Philip Meier, Heathcliff Hatcher, Marius Buibas
  • Publication number: 20150258683
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a modular robotic device with artificial intelligence that is receptive to training controls. In one implementation, modular robotic device architecture may be used to provide all or most high cost components in an autonomy module that is separate from the robotic body. The autonomy module may comprise controller, power, actuators that may be connected to controllable elements of the robotic body. The controller may position limbs of the toy in a target position. A user may utilize haptic training approach in order to enable the robotic toy to perform target action(s). Modular configuration of the disclosure enables users to replace one toy body (e.g., the bear) with another (e.g., a giraffe) while using hardware provided by the autonomy module. Modular architecture may enable users to purchase a single AM for use with multiple robotic bodies, thereby reducing the overall cost of ownership.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Eugene Izhikevich, Dimitry Fisher, Jean-Baptiste Passot, Heathcliff Hatcher, Vadim Polonichko
  • Publication number: 20150258679
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a modular robotic device with artificial intelligence that is receptive to training controls. In one implementation, modular robotic device architecture may be used to provide all or most high cost components in an autonomy module that is separate from the robotic body. The autonomy module may comprise controller, power, actuators that may be connected to controllable elements of the robotic body. The controller may position limbs of the toy in a target position. A user may utilize haptic training approach in order to enable the robotic toy to perform target action(s). Modular configuration of the disclosure enables users to replace one toy body (e.g., the bear) with another (e.g., a giraffe) while using hardware provided by the autonomy module. Modular architecture may enable users to purchase a single AM for use with multiple robotic bodies, thereby reducing the overall cost of ownership.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Brain Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene Izhikevich, Dimitry Fisher, Jean-Baptiste Passot, Heathcliff Hatcher, Vadim Polonichko