Patents by Inventor John Peebles
John Peebles 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: 20240152137Abstract: A method of targeting, which involves capturing a first video of a scene about a potential targeting coordinate by a first video sensor on a first aircraft; transmitting the first video and associated potential targeting coordinate by the first aircraft; receiving the first video on a first display in communication with a processor, the processor also receiving the potential targeting coordinate; selecting the potential targeting coordinate to be an actual targeting coordinate for a second aircraft in response to viewing the first video on the first display; and guiding a second aircraft toward the actual targeting coordinate; where positive identification of a target corresponding to the actual targeting coordinate is maintained from selection of the actual targeting coordinate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Macdonald John Peebles, Andrew Martin, Charles Lawrence Baker, Daisy Wang, Kevin Jay Aguilar, Matthew Allen Hanna, Brian Young, Eric Sornborger, Eric James Aagaard
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Patent number: 11714407Abstract: A method of targeting, which involves capturing a first video of a scene about a potential targeting coordinate by a first video sensor on a first aircraft; transmitting the first video and associated potential targeting coordinate by the first aircraft; receiving the first video on a first display in communication with a processor, the processor also receiving the potential targeting coordinate; selecting the potential targeting coordinate to be an actual targeting coordinate for a second aircraft in response to viewing the first video on the first display; and guiding a second aircraft toward the actual targeting coordinate; where positive identification of a target corresponding to the actual targeting coordinate is maintained from selection of the actual targeting coordinate.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: AEROVIRONMENT, INC.Inventors: Macdonald John Peebles, Andrew Martin, Charles Lawrence Baker, Daisy Wang, Kevin Jay Aguilar, Matthew Allen Hanna, Brian Young, Eric Sornborger, Eric James Aagaard
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Publication number: 20210373554Abstract: A method of targeting, which involves capturing a first video of a scene about a potential targeting coordinate by a first video sensor on a first aircraft; transmitting the first video and associated potential targeting coordinate by the first aircraft; receiving the first video on a first display in communication with a processor, the processor also receiving the potential targeting coordinate; selecting the potential targeting coordinate to be an actual targeting coordinate for a second aircraft in response to viewing the first video on the first display; and guiding a second aircraft toward the actual targeting coordinate; where positive identification of a target corresponding to the actual targeting coordinate is maintained from selection of the actual targeting coordinate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Macdonald John Peebles, Andrew Martin, Charles Lawrence Baker, Daisy Wang, Kevin Jay Aguilar, Matthew Allen Hanna, Brian Young, Eric Sornborger, Eric James Aagaard
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Patent number: 11112787Abstract: A method of targeting, which involves capturing a first video of a scene about a potential targeting coordinate by a first video sensor on a first aircraft; transmitting the first video and associated potential targeting coordinate by the first aircraft; receiving the first video on a first display in communication with a processor, the processor also receiving the potential targeting coordinate; selecting the potential targeting coordinate to be an actual targeting coordinate for a second aircraft in response to viewing the first video on the first display; and guiding a second aircraft toward the actual targeting coordinate; where positive identification of a target corresponding to the actual targeting coordinate is maintained from selection of the actual targeting coordinate.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2016Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: AEROVIRONMENT, INC.Inventors: Macdonald John Peebles, Andrew Martin, Charles Lawrence Baker, Daisy Wang, Kevin Jay Aguilar, Matthew Allen Hanna, Brian Young, Eric Sornborger, Eric James Aagaard
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Publication number: 20160305745Abstract: A method of targeting, which involves capturing a first video of a scene about a potential targeting coordinate by a first video sensor on a first aircraft; transmitting the first video and associated potential targeting coordinate by the first aircraft; receiving the first video on a first display in communication with a processor, the processor also receiving the potential targeting coordinate; selecting the potential targeting coordinate to be an actual targeting coordinate for a second aircraft in response to viewing the first video on the first display; and guiding a second aircraft toward the actual targeting coordinate; where positive identification of a target corresponding to the actual targeting coordinate is maintained from selection of the actual targeting coordinate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Macdonald John Peebles, Andrew Martin, Charles Lawrence Baker, Daisy Wang, Kevin Jay Aguilar, Matthew Allen Hanna, Brian Young, Eric Sornborger, Eric James Aagaard
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Patent number: 7845573Abstract: A storage device (10) for storing valuable media is described. The device has a rotary storage compartment (14) for storing media items (100) in a fixed order. The items are held in place by one or two tapes (16 and/or 18) wound around the rotary storage compartment. The device includes a memory (16 and/or 18) for storing the order in which the items are stored and details of transactions associated with the stored items, so that each stored item can be linked to a transaction. In a preferred embodiment, one of the tapes (16 or 18) serves as the memory so that transaction details for a stored media item (100) can be read as the stored media item (100) is dispensed from the storage device (10).Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2009Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: Kenneth J. Peters, John A. Peebles
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Publication number: 20100038420Abstract: A storage device (10) for storing valuable media is described. The device has a rotary storage compartment (14) for storing media items (100) in a fixed order. The items are held in place by one or two tapes (16 and/or 18) wound around the rotary storage compartment. The device includes a memory (16 and/or 18) for storing the order in which the items are stored and details of transactions associated with the stored items, so that each stored item can be linked to a transaction. In a preferred embodiment, one of the tapes (16 or 18) serves as the memory so that transaction details for a stored media item (100) can be read as the stored media item (100) is dispensed from the storage device (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventors: Kenneth J. Peters, John A. Peebles
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Patent number: 7232059Abstract: A self-service machine, such as an automated teller machine (70), that includes a plurality of vacuum pick mechanisms (10) for picking media (12), such as banknotes, each vacuum pick mechanism (10) including a pump (18), a pickline (20) connected the pump, a drive mechanism for moving the pickline (20) between a media pick position and a media release position, and a motor (33) for driving both the pump (18) and the drive mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: NCR CorporationInventor: John A. Peebles
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Publication number: 20050193011Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems coordinate reservation scheduling information of a reservation system with personal management/organizer application. A reservation coordinating module, preferably integrated with personal organizer application, is configured to provide a user with the ability to direct the creation, deletion, modification and viewing of reservations from the user's personal organizer application. The module communicates requests from a system on which the module is installed to the reservation system and receives responses therefrom. The module automates storing or modifying associated appointments in the data structure of the personal management application in conjunction with successful reservations creation/change operations communicated with the reservation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2004Publication date: September 1, 2005Applicant: Wizard Co., Inc.Inventors: John Peebles, Robert Kost, Sam Meo, David Levinson
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Publication number: 20050127162Abstract: A self-service machine, such as an automated teller machine (70), that includes a plurality of vacuum pick mechanisms (10) for picking media (12), such as banknotes, each vacuum pick mechanism (10) including a pump (18), a pickline (20) connected the pump, a drive mechanism for moving the pickline (20) between a media pick position and a media release position, and a motor (33) for driving both the pump (18) and the drive mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2004Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventor: John Peebles
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Patent number: 6851605Abstract: A media storage device for use in self service terminals (SSTs) is described. The storage device comprises a media storage container 28 including flexible fingers 30 protruding into the interior of the container, and a media loading assembly 26 including a movable plate 44 which can be operated to transfer media from the loading assembly 26 to the container 28. The flexible fingers 30 serve to retain stored media in a compact and ordered arrangement, so improving storage efficiency. Embodiments of the invention may also include a scissor type arrangement of arms 54 in the loading assembly 26, arranged to increase the effective stroke length of the movable plate 44 without increasing the required depth of the loading assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: John A. Peebles, John L. Martin
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Patent number: 6805285Abstract: A self-service terminal (SST) (10) having a reconfigurable media entry slot is provided. The slot (16) has paired vertically movable (22) and horizontally movable (20) shutters located so as to be capable of being moved to restrict the size of the slot (16). In use, the SST (10) determines the orientation and size of media to be entered, and adjusts the slot (16) size accordingly by means of motors (28, 30) driving the shutters. An indicator (18) may also be provided to further indicate to a user the expected media size, with media sensors (32) being present to further avoid entry of incorrect media.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2001Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: John A. Peebles, Ahmad H. Ebrahimi
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Publication number: 20040084522Abstract: A media storage device for use in self service terminals (SSTs) is described. The storage device comprises a media storage container 28 including flexible fingers 30 protruding into the interior of the container, and a media loading assembly 26 including a movable plate 44 which can be operated to transfer media from the loading assembly 26 to the container 28. The flexible fingers 30 serve to retain stored media in a compact and ordered arrangement, so improving storage efficiency. Embodiments of the invention may also include a scissor type arrangement of arms 54 in the loading assembly 26, arranged to increase the effective stroke length of the movable plate 44 without increasing the required depth of the loading assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: NCR CorporationInventors: John A. Peebles, John L. Martin
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Patent number: 6557757Abstract: A media cassette (10) for a self-service terminal (SST) comprises a body (20) for receiving media to be dispensed in the form of a bundle of media (12) having end faces and side faces. At least one movable guide member (16, 17, 18, 19) is provided for locating the media within the body (20) and for engaging a respective side face of the media bundle (12). The guide member (16, 17, 18, 19) is urged towards the respective side face of the media bundle (12).Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2000Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: NCR CorporationInventor: John A. Peebles
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Publication number: 20030046232Abstract: A storage device (10) for storing valuable media is described. The device has a rotary storage compartment (14) for storing media items (100) in a fixed order. The items are held in place by one or two tapes (16 and/or 18) wound around the rotary storage compartment. The device includes a memory (16 and/or 18) for storing the order in which the items are stored and details of transactions associated with the stored items, so that each stored item can be linked to a transaction. In a preferred embodiment, one of the tapes (16 or 18) serves as the memory so that transaction details for a stored media item (100) can be read as the stored media item (100) is dispensed from the storage device (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: NCR CorporationInventors: Kenneth J. Peters, John A. Peebles
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Patent number: 6516998Abstract: A self-service terminal (SST) (10) is provided which includes a plurality of media dispense and deposit modules (16), a media port (14), and a media transport (22) movable between the modules (16) and the port (14), the transport (22) including a media entrance and a media exit. The transport (22) may be movable vertically, horizontally, or both. Embodiments of the invention include SSTs with a number of separate media module assemblies and a number of movable transports, and SSTs with two communicating transports which may pass media between them.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2001Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: Andrew Calder, Gary A. Ross, John A. Peebles, Simon J. Forrest, Ian McIntyre, Christopher W. Wylie, David Sommerville, Timothy P. Johnson
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Patent number: 6484938Abstract: A self-service terminal (SST) 10 has a user interface (12,14), a bank note receiver (16) where a user may input bank notes, and a bank note validator (18) for checking the bank notes received from the user (the user's bank notes). The terminal (10) also has a cassette receiver (36) for holding a cassette (34) which is to be replenished with the user's bank notes. A loading mechanism (32) is used to replenish the cassette (34) with the validated user's bank notes. The loading mechanism (32) has a pivoting linkage arrangement so that as the bank notes are stacked in the cassette (34), part of the linkage remains parallel to the stack of bank notes. The SST (10) also has a cassette emptying mechanism (38) for emptying and reconciling partially-filled cassettes (39). A method of replenishing a cassette with bank notes and an SST system are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1999Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: Alan G. Shepherd, John A. Peebles, Andrew Calder, Norman G. Taylor, Ian McIntyre
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Patent number: 6454163Abstract: A media escrow unit (24) is provided for use in dispensing or depositing media. The escrow unit (24) is arranged in use with a media removal path (42) leading from a media receptacle (32), and communicating with a media return path (44) leading to the media receptacle. In use, media may be removed from the receptacle (32) and passed through media validation sensors (20, 22) before being returned to the receptacle (32). The media may then either be presented from the escrow unit (24) to a user, or passed via the media removal path (42) to a media storage location, depending on the outputs obtained from the media validation sensors (20, 22), and the actions of the user. Also provided is a self-service terminal incorporating such an escrow unit; and methods of dispensing or depositing media.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2001Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: John A. Peebles, Fredrik L. N. Kallin
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Patent number: 6402025Abstract: A dispensing container for storing valuable media and a self-service terminal (such as an ATM) for using these dispensing containers are described. The container has frangible portions to allow opening of the container, so that when the container is loaded into an ATM, the ATM breaks the frangible portions to define an opening through which the contents of the container are dispensed. The ATM incorporates a housing for storing these containers; a breaching mechanism for breaking the frangible portions and defining an opening; an emptying mechanism for removing valuable media from the opening; and a discharging mechanism for discarding empty containers.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1999Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: Alan G. Shepherd, John A. Peebles, Norman G. Taylor, Mary L. McCarron
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Publication number: 20020023954Abstract: A self-service terminal (SST) (10) is provided which includes a plurality of media dispense and deposit modules (16), a media port (14), and a media transport (22) movable between the modules (16) and the port (14), the transport (22) including a media entrance and a media exit. The transport (22) may be movable vertically, horizontally, or both. Embodiments of the invention include SSTs with a number of separate media module assemblies and a number of movable transports, and SSTs with two communicating transports which may pass media between them.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2001Publication date: February 28, 2002Applicant: NCR CorporationInventors: Andrew Calder, Gary A. Ross, John A. Peebles, Simon J. Forrest, Ian McIntyre, Christopher W. Wylie, David Sommerville, Timothy P. Johnson