Patents by Inventor Jason Leonard Peacock
Jason Leonard Peacock 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: 11317077Abstract: Methods and systems for collecting camera calibration data using wearable devices are described. An augmented reality interface may be provided at a wearable device. Three-dimensional virtual information may be presented at the augmented reality interface. The three-dimensional information may identify a field of view of a remote camera and may be associated with collection of calibration data for the remote camera. Calibration data collected by the remote camera viewing a calibration target in the field of view may be received. The camera may be calibrated based at least in part on the calibration data.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Christopher Curlander, Gur Kimchi, Barry James O'Brien, Jason Leonard Peacock
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Patent number: 11231706Abstract: A delivery robot may provide an approach notification to enable people to understand and interpret actions by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), such as an intention to land or deposit a package at a particular location. The delivery robot may include a display, lights, a speaker, and one or more sensors to enable the robot to provide information, barcodes, and text to the UAV and/or bystanders. The robot can provide final landing authority, and can “wave-off” the UAV, if an obstacle or person exists in the landing zone. The delivery robot can receive packages and (1) store them for retrieval (2) deliver them to the delivery location and/or (3) deliver them to an automated locker system. The delivery robot can temporarily close lanes or streets to enable a package to be delivered by UAV. The system may include a shelter to secure, maintain, and charge the delivery robot.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Christopher Curlander, Jon T. Hanlon, Scott Raymond Harris, Jason Leonard Peacock, Tally Etel Portnoi
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Patent number: 11081013Abstract: An electronic marker may provide an approach notification to enable people to understand and interpret actions by a UAV, such as an intention to land or deposit a package at a particular location. The marker may communicate a specific intention of the UAV and/or communicate a request to a person. The marker may monitor the person or data signals for a response from the person, such as movement of the person that indicates a response. The marker may be equipped with hardware and/or software configured to provide notifications and/or exchange information with a person or the UAV at or near a destination. The marker may include a display, lights, a speaker, and one or more sensors to enable the UAV to provide information, barcodes, and text. The marker can provide final landing authority and can “wave-off” the UAV if an obstacle or person exists in the landing zone.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Scott Raymond Harris, Jason Leonard Peacock, Varsha Raghavan, Paul Viola
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Patent number: 10703508Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods provide simulations to vehicles, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with stereoscopic cameras. The system can include a plurality of screens set at predetermined angles to provide proper parallax to the stereoscopic cameras. The system can also include a test computer to update the screens based on the actions and travel time of the UAV. The test computer can also monitor the load on the computing systems of the UAV due to the camera and other inputs. The system can enable the testing and configuration of cameras and sensors without requiring actual flight. The test computer can provide navigational information to the UAV, receive actions taken by the UAV, update the screens based on these actions and the travel speed and direction of the UAV, and monitor the effects of the cameras and other sensors on the internal components of the UAV during use.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Herbert Mehnert, Benjamin Griffin Novak, Barry James O'Brien, Jason Leonard Peacock
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Patent number: 10554950Abstract: Methods and systems for collecting camera calibration data using wearable devices are described. An augmented reality interface may be provided at a wearable device. Three-dimensional virtual information may be presented at the augmented reality interface. The three-dimensional information may identify a field of view of a remote camera and may be associated with collection of calibration data for the remote camera. Calibration data collected by the remote camera viewing a calibration target in the field of view may be received. The camera may be calibrated based at least in part on the calibration data.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Christopher Curlander, Gur Kimchi, Barry James O'Brien, Jason Leonard Peacock
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Patent number: 10447995Abstract: Methods and systems for collecting camera calibration data using wearable devices are described. An augmented reality interface may be provided at a wearable device. Directions for a user to present a calibration target to a camera may be presented at the augmented reality interface. Calibration data collected by the camera viewing the calibration target may be received. Existing calibration data for the camera may be validated based at least in part on the collected calibration data.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Christopher Curlander, Gur Kimchi, Barry James O'Brien, Jason Leonard Peacock
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Patent number: 10395544Abstract: An electronic marker may provide an approach notification to enable people to understand and interpret actions by a UAV, such as an intention to land or deposit a package at a particular location. The marker may communicate a specific intention of the UAV and/or communicate a request to a person. The marker may monitor the person or data signals for a response from the person, such as movement of the person that indicates a response. The marker may be equipped with hardware and/or software configured to provide notifications and/or exchange information with a person or the UAV at or near a destination. The marker may include a display, lights, a speaker, and one or more sensors to enable the UAV to provide information, barcodes, and text. The marker can provide final landing authority and can “wave-off” the UAV if an obstacle or person exists in the landing zone.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Scott Raymond Harris, Jason Leonard Peacock, Varsha Raghavan, Paul Viola
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Patent number: 10366521Abstract: Described are systems and methods for providing augmented reality information to workers to assist the workers in assembly of objects, such as aerial vehicles. An object or parts of an object may be determined by processing of image data corresponding to a field of view of a pair of augmented reality glasses worn by a worker to determine an object or a part corresponding to an object that is to be assembled by the worker. Based on the determined object and/or part, augmented reality information corresponding to an assembly task may be determined and visually presented to the worker to aid the worker in completion of the assembly task. The augmented reality information may be visually presented by the augmented reality glasses such that the worker can view the augmented reality information and the object or parts concurrently.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jason Leonard Peacock, Joshua John Watson, Scott Michael Wilcox
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Patent number: 9986233Abstract: Methods and systems for collecting camera calibration data using at least one fixed calibration target are described. Calibration parameters of a camera that is attached to a vehicle may be accessed. A set of calibration instructions for the camera may be determined based at least in part on the calibration parameters. The set of calibration instructions may include navigational instructions for the vehicle to follow to present the camera to the at least one fixed calibration target. Calibration data collected by the camera viewing the at least one fixed calibration target may be received. The camera may be calibrated based at least in part on the calibration data.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Christopher Curlander, Gur Kimchi, Barry James O'Brien, Jason Leonard Peacock
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Patent number: 9984579Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may provide an approach notification to enable people to understand and interpret actions by the UAV, such as an intention to land or deposit a package at a particular location. The UAV may communicate a specific intention of the UAV and/or communicate a request to a person. The UAV may monitor the person or data signals for a response from the person, such as movement of the person that indicates a response. The UAV may be equipped with hardware and/or software configured to provide notifications and/or exchange information with a person at or near a destination. The UAV may include lights, a speaker, and possibly a projector to enable the UAV to project information and/or text on a surface. The UAV may control a moveable mechanism to “point” toward the person, at an object, or in another direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Scott Raymond Harris, Barry James O'Brien, Jason Leonard Peacock, Joshua John Watson, Scott Michael Wilcox