Patents by Inventor Kasey C. Hopper

Kasey C. Hopper 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).

  • System for indoor guidance with mobility assistance
    Patent number: 9539164
    Abstract: An indoor guidance system for a blind or visually impaired person. The system uses a mobile device (Smartphone, tablet, etc.) to provide maps and visual and voice guidance to assist individuals in navigating through indoor locations. Special maps are transmitted to the mobile device upon entering the facility, or downloaded in advance. The software and maps provide assistance to the user, to guide them through the facility. The system uses a combination of GPS and other technologies (Bluetooth, infrared, Wi-Fi, RFID, etc.) to provide extremely detailed and accurate location information to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron D. Sanders, Kasey C. Hopper
  • SYSTEM FOR INDOOR GUIDANCE WITH MOBILITY ASSISTANCE
    Publication number: 20130253818
    Abstract: An indoor guidance system for a blind or visually impaired person. The system uses a mobile device (Smartphone, tablet, etc.) to provide maps and visual and voice guidance to assist individuals in navigating through indoor locations. Special maps are transmitted to the mobile device upon entering the facility, or downloaded in advance. The software and maps provide assistance to the user, to guide them through the facility. The system uses a combination of GPS and other technologies (Bluetooth, infrared, Wi-Fi, RFID, etc.) to provide extremely detailed and accurate location information to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron D. Sanders, Kasey C. Hopper