Patents by Inventor Kenneth Stanley

Kenneth Stanley 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: 20070073463
    Abstract: A method for facilitating the avoidance of a vehicle collision with an object includes the following steps: a) providing a neural network, b) evolving a good driver, c) evolving a crash predictor, and d) outputting a graded warning signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Rini Sherony, Risto Miikkulainen, Kenneth Stanley, Nathaniel Koh
  • Publication number: 20060047612
    Abstract: A method for providing real-time machine learning to agents used in video games is disclosed. Initially, adjusted fitnesses of a set of agents within a population are determined. An agent having a relatively low adjusted fitness is then removed from the population. Subsequently, a parent agent is probabilistically selected from the population to generate an offspring agent. Finally, the removed agent is replaced by the offspring agent, maintaining a continuous real-time replacement cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Kenneth Stanley, Risto Miikkulainen
  • Patent number: 5469903
    Abstract: A method of simulating a solid wood multipanel door is disclosed. Predetermined portions of the thin sheets of wood which are typically used to construct hollow core doors are cut away. The portions are used to construct artificial door panels, which are replaced into the openings in the hollow core door from which they were cut. Molding is then placed around the artificial door panels. In an alternative embodiment, Wainscott panels may be constructed utilizing the inventive technique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Inventor: Kenneth Stanley