Patents by Inventor Jacob Maley

Jacob Maley 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: 20230150358
    Abstract: A collision avoidance system for a work machine includes at least one sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a presence of at least one obstacle in a surrounding area of the work machine, at least one imaging device, a display device, and a controller. The controller receives the signal indicative of the presence of the obstacle and determines a position of the obstacle relative to the work machine based on the signal received from the sensor. The controller generates a first control signal to prevent a movement of the work machine, halt the movement of the work machine, or reduce a velocity of the work machine based on the determination of the position of the obstacle. The controller generates a second control signal for displaying an updated display view that provides a visual indication of the presence of the obstacle in the surrounding area of the work machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Maley, Chen Sun, Jun Zuo, Venkata Siva Sai Manoj Pothugunti
  • Publication number: 20230151583
    Abstract: A collision avoidance system for a work machine includes at least one sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a presence of at least one obstacle in a surrounding area of the work machine. The collision avoidance system also includes a controller communicably coupled with the sensor. The controller is configured to receive the signal indicative of the presence of the obstacle in the surrounding area of the work machine from the sensor. The controller is also configured to determine a position of the obstacle relative to the work machine based on the signal received from the sensor. The controller is further configured to generate a control signal to prevent a movement of the work machine, halt the movement of the work machine, or reduce a velocity of the work machine based on the determination of the position of the obstacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Jacob Maley
  • Patent number: 10151830
    Abstract: A system for detecting objects in a zone proximate to a machine includes a detection sensor, an output device, and a controller. The controller is configured to define an obstruction zone proximate to the machine and within the zone, receive detection signals from the detection sensor, determine if the detection signals indicate that an object exists within the obstruction zone, and determine if the object is indicative of a machine component, if the detection signals indicate that the object exists within the obstruction zone, based on a learned obstruction detection process. The learned obstruction detection process is configured to determine if the object is indicative of a machine component by comparing the detection signals with component-associated detection data. The controller is configured to provide an alert signal to the output device if the first object is not indicative a machine component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jarrod Cook, Jacob Maley
  • Publication number: 20180074178
    Abstract: A system for detecting objects in a zone proximate to a machine includes a detection sensor, an output device, and a controller. The controller is configured to define an obstruction zone proximate to the machine and within the zone, receive detection signals from the detection sensor, determine if the detection signals indicate that an object exists within the obstruction zone, and determine if the object is indicative of a machine component, if the detection signals indicate that the object exists within the obstruction zone, based on a learned obstruction detection process. The learned obstruction detection process is configured to determine if the object is indicative of a machine component by comparing the detection signals with component-associated detection data. The controller is configured to provide an alert signal to the output device if the first object is not indicative a machine component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jarrod Cook, Jacob Maley
  • Publication number: 20160353049
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying a projected path of a machine using image data of the ground engaging members of the machine. One method includes receiving one or more images; displaying on a display device a first image of the one or more images; determining one or more ground engaging members of the machine in the one or more images; determining a current state of each of the one or more ground engaging members using at least information regarding the one or more ground engaging members contained in the one or more images; determining a projected path of the machine based on at least the current state of each of the one or more ground engaging members; and displaying on the display device a graphic corresponding to the projected path of the machine overlaying the first image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Jacob Maley