Patents by Inventor James A. Oravec
James A. Oravec 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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Patent number: 10390736Abstract: A force measurement system includes a force measurement assembly with a top surface configured to receive at least one portion of the body of a subject and at least one force transducer configured to sense forces and/or moments being applied to the top surface; at least one visual display device configured to display one or more visual elements so that the visual elements are viewable by the subject, and one or more data processing devices operatively coupled to the force measurement assembly and the at least one visual display device. In one or more embodiments, the force measurement assembly may be in the form of an instrumented treadmill. In one or more further embodiments, the force measurement system may additionally comprise a motion capture system configured to detect the motion of one or more body gestures of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Bertec CorporationInventors: Necip Berme, Jaswandi Tushar Pitale, David James Oravec, Sasan Ghassab, Benjamin Robert Hoffman
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Patent number: 10231662Abstract: A force measurement system is disclosed herein. The force measurement system includes a force measurement assembly configured to receive a subject thereon, a visual display device having an output screen, and one or more data processing devices operatively coupled to the force measurement assembly and the visual display device. In the one or more embodiments, the force measurement assembly is a static force plate and the visual display device is a head-mounted visual display device or a visual display device having an output screen configured to at least partially circumscribe three sides of a torso of the subject. In one or more other embodiments, the force measurement assembly is a displaceable force plate and the visual display device is a head-mounted visual display device.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Bertec CorporationInventors: Necip Berme, David James Oravec, Aysun Gokoglu
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Patent number: 9984502Abstract: Obtaining physical model data for CAD model generation with a process that includes: receiving a first acceleration-based path data set including acceleration data for an accelerometer device as it was traced over a first path along the surface of a physical object, converting the first acceleration-based path data set to a first position-based data set including position data for the accelerometer as it was traced over the first path along the surface of the physical object, and generating a three dimensional object model data set based, at least in part on the position data of the first position-based data set.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan Masters, Daniel A. Mazzella, James A. Oravec, Rodrigo A. Rey
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Publication number: 20180012406Abstract: Obtaining physical model data for CAD model generation with a process that includes: receiving a first acceleration-based path data set including acceleration data for an accelerometer device as it was traced over a first path along the surface of a physical object, converting the first acceleration-based path data set to a first position-based data set including position data for the accelerometer as it was traced over the first path along the surface of the physical object, and generating a three dimensional object model data set based, at least in part on the position data of the first position-based data set.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan Masters, Daniel A. Mazzella, James A. Oravec, Rodrigo A. Rey
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Publication number: 20170345211Abstract: Obtaining physical model data for CAD model generation with a process that includes: receiving a first acceleration-based path data set including acceleration data for an accelerometer device as it was traced over a first path along the surface of a physical object, converting the first acceleration-based path data set to a first position-based data set including position data for the accelerometer as it was traced over the first path along the surface of the physical object, and generating a three dimensional object model data set based, at least in part on the position data of the first position-based data set.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan Masters, Daniel A. Mazzella, James A. Oravec, Rodrigo A. Rey
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Patent number: 9792727Abstract: Obtaining physical model data for CAD model generation with a process that includes: receiving a first acceleration-based path data set including acceleration data for an accelerometer device as it was traced over a first path along the surface of a physical object, converting the first acceleration-based path data set to a first position-based data set including position data for the accelerometer as it was traced over the first path along the surface of the physical object, and generating a three dimensional object model data set based, at least in part on the position data of the first position-based data set.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan Masters, Daniel A. Mazzella, James A. Oravec, Rodrigo A. Rey
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Patent number: 9552512Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for creating a personalized, automated, receptionist are provided herein. A method for providing an automated receptionist for a host user includes obtaining one or more images of a work environment of the host user; processing the one or more images to determine if a visitor is present in the work environment; and if the visitor is determined to be present in the work environment, notifying the host user that the visitor is present in the work environment, wherein at least one of the steps are performed by at least one hardware device. The method may be initiated, for example, when the host user is not present in the work environment. The automated receptionist can optionally (i) provide a greeting to the visitor; (ii) enable communication between the visitor and the host user; and/or (iii) provide one or more information items to the visitor when the host user is not present.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2015Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Shang Q. Guo, Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan Masters, Daniel A. Mazzella, James A. Oravec
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Patent number: 9519827Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for creating a personalized, automated receptionist are provided herein. A method for providing an automated receptionist for a host user includes obtaining one or more images of a work environment of the host user; processing the one or more images to determine if at least one visitor is present in the work environment; and if the at least one visitor is determined to be present in the work environment, notifying the host user that the at least one visitor is present in the work environment, wherein at least one of the steps are performed by at least one hardware device. The method may be initiated, for example, when the host user is not present in the work environment. The automated receptionist can optionally (i) provide a greeting to the at least one visitor; (ii) enable communication between the at least one visitor and the host user; and/or (iii) provide one or more information items to the at least one visitor when the host user is not present.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Shang Q. Guo, Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan Masters, Daniel A. Mazzella, James A. Oravec
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Publication number: 20160232711Abstract: Obtaining physical model data for CAD model generation with a process that includes: receiving a first acceleration-based path data set including acceleration data for an accelerometer device as it was traced over a first path along the surface of a physical object, converting the first acceleration-based path data set to a first position-based data set including position data for the accelerometer as it was traced over the first path along the surface of the physical object, and generating a three dimensional object model data set based, at least in part on the position data of the first position-based data set.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan Masters, Daniel A. Mazzella, James A. Oravec, Rodrigo A. Rey
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Publication number: 20160188961Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for creating a personalized, automated, receptionist are provided herein. A method for providing an automated receptionist for a host user includes obtaining one or more images of a work environment of the host user; processing the one or more images to determine if a visitor is present in the work environment; and if the visitor is determined to be present in the work environment, notifying the host user that the visitor is present in the work environment, wherein at least one of the steps are performed by at least one hardware device. The method may be initiated, for example, when the host user is not present in the work environment. The automated receptionist can optionally (i) provide a greeting to the visitor; (ii) enable communication between the visitor and the host user; and/or (iii) provide one or more information items to the visitor when the host user is not present.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Shang Q. Guo, Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan Masters, Daniel A. Mazzella, James A. Oravec
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Publication number: 20160188960Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for creating a personalized, automated receptionist are provided herein. A method for providing an automated receptionist for a host user includes obtaining one or more images of a work environment of the host user; processing the one or more images to determine if at least one visitor is present in the work environment; and if the at least one visitor is determined to be present in the work environment, notifying the host user that the at least one visitor is present in the work environment, wherein at least one of the steps are performed by at least one hardware device. The method may be initiated, for example, when the host user is not present in the work environment. The automated receptionist can optionally (i) provide a greeting to the at least one visitor; (ii) enable communication between the at least one visitor and the host user; and/or (iii) provide one or more information items to the at least one visitor when the host user is not present.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2014Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Shang Q. Guo, Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan Masters, Daniel A. Mazzella, James A. Oravec
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Patent number: 9250220Abstract: A cable system is disclosed including a central cable; an inner membrane having a higher minimum bend radius than the central cable and surrounding the cable, thereby forming an inner chamber around the central cable, the inner chamber containing a gas or at least one chemical; and an outer membrane surrounding the inner membrane and forming an outer chamber around the inner chamber, the outer chamber comprising a gas or at least one chemical. When the minimum bend radius of the inner membrane is exceeded, the inner membrane fractures or breaks, and the gas or at least one chemical from the inner chamber enters the outer chamber to create a chemiluminescence reaction, color, or smell.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan E. Masters, James A. Oravec, Rodrigo A. Rey
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Patent number: 9244046Abstract: A cable system is disclosed including a central cable; an inner membrane having a higher minimum bend radius than the central cable and surrounding the cable, thereby forming an inner chamber around the central cable, the inner chamber containing a gas or at least one chemical; and an outer membrane surrounding the inner membrane and forming an outer chamber around the inner chamber, the outer chamber comprising a gas or at least one chemical. When the minimum bend radius of the inner membrane is exceeded, the inner membrane fractures or breaks, and the gas or at least one chemical from the inner chamber enters the outer chamber to create a chemiluminescence reaction, color, or smell.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan E. Masters, James A. Oravec, Rodrigo A. Rey
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Patent number: 9205996Abstract: An approach is provided to sort objects on a surface of vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules that are controlled by processors. A request to sort the plurality of objects in a horizontal direction is received with each of the objects is assigned a sort position. Sets of the vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules are selected. The vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules are arranged in a grid formation on the surface, with each of the sets of selected transfer modules being underneath a different object. The sets of selected transfer modules are vertically adjusted causing each of the objects to move independently from the other objects while avoiding the other objects in two or more dimensions formed on the surface. The result of the movement is that each of the objects is moved to a position respective of the other objects according to each object's respective sort position.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Shang Q. Guo, Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan E. Masters, James A. Oravec, Rodrigo A. Rey, Matthew R. Sowders
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Patent number: 9205995Abstract: An approach is provided to sort objects on a surface of vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules that are controlled by processors. A request to sort the plurality of objects in a horizontal direction is received with each of the objects is assigned a sort position. Sets of the vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules are selected. The vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules are arranged in a grid formation on the surface, with each of the sets of selected transfer modules being underneath a different object. The sets of selected transfer modules are vertically adjusted causing each of the objects to move independently from the other objects while avoiding the other objects in two or more dimensions formed on the surface. The result of the movement is that each of the objects is moved to a position respective of the other objects according to each object's respective sort position.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Shang Q. Guo, Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan E. Masters, James A. Oravec, Rodrigo A. Rey, Matthew R. Sowders
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Publication number: 20150107961Abstract: An approach is provided to sort objects on a surface of vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules that are controlled by processors. A request to sort the plurality of objects in a horizontal direction is received with each of the objects is assigned a sort position. Sets of the vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules are selected. The vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules are arranged in a grid formation on the surface, with each of the sets of selected transfer modules being underneath a different object. The sets of selected transfer modules are vertically adjusted causing each of the objects to move independently from the other objects while avoiding the other objects in two or more dimensions formed on the surface. The result of the movement is that each of the objects is moved to a position respective of the other objects according to each object's respective sort position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Shang Q. Guo, Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan E. Masters, James A. Oravec, Rodrigo A. Rey, Matthew R. Sowders
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Publication number: 20150107960Abstract: An approach is provided to sort objects on a surface of vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules that are controlled by processors. A request to sort the plurality of objects in a horizontal direction is received with each of the objects is assigned a sort position. Sets of the vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules are selected. The vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules are arranged in a grid formation on the surface, with each of the sets of selected transfer modules being underneath a different object. The sets of selected transfer modules are vertically adjusted causing each of the objects to move independently from the other objects while avoiding the other objects in two or more dimensions formed on the surface. The result of the movement is that each of the objects is moved to a position respective of the other objects according to each object's respective sort position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Shang Q. Guo, Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan E. Masters, James A. Oravec, Rodrigo A. Rey, Matthew R. Sowders
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Publication number: 20150066439Abstract: Obtaining physical model data for CAD model generation with a process that includes: receiving a first acceleration-based path data set including acceleration data for an accelerometer device as it was traced over a first path along the surface of a physical object, converting the first acceleration-based path data set to a first position-based data set including position data for the accelerometer as it was traced over the first path along the surface of the physical object, and generating a three dimensional object model data set based, at least in part on the position data of the first position-based data set.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan Masters, Daniel A. Mazzella, James A. Oravec, Rodrigo A. Rey
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Publication number: 20140150709Abstract: A cable system is disclosed including a central cable; an inner membrane having a higher minimum bend radius than the central cable and surrounding the cable, thereby forming an inner chamber around the central cable, the inner chamber containing a gas or at least one chemical; and an outer membrane surrounding the inner membrane and forming an outer chamber around the inner chamber, the outer chamber comprising a gas or at least one chemical. When the minimum bend radius of the inner membrane is exceeded, the inner membrane fractures or breaks, and the gas or at least one chemical from the inner chamber enters the outer chamber to create a chemiluminescence reaction, color, or smell.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan E. Masters, James A. Oravec, Rodrigo A. Rey
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Publication number: 20140150710Abstract: A cable system is disclosed including a central cable; an inner membrane having a higher minimum bend radius than the central cable and surrounding the cable, thereby forming an inner chamber around the central cable, the inner chamber containing a gas or at least one chemical; and an outer membrane surrounding the inner membrane and forming an outer chamber around the inner chamber, the outer chamber comprising a gas or at least one chemical. When the minimum bend radius of the inner membrane is exceeded, the inner membrane fractures or breaks, and the gas or at least one chemical from the inner chamber enters the outer chamber to create a chemiluminescence reaction, color, or smell.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Christopher P. Jones, Jonathan Lenchner, Nathan E. Masters, James A. Oravec, Rodrigo A. Rey