Patents by Inventor Kristopher J. Holley

Kristopher J. Holley 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).

  • Patent number: 11829126
    Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable medium includes instructions that, when executed by processing circuitry, are configured to cause the processing circuitry to receive sensory datasets associated with an industrial automation system from sensors, receive positioning data via an extended reality device associated with a user, determine a first virtual positioning of the user in a virtual coordinate system based on the positioning data, determine a second virtual positioning of an industrial automation system in the virtual coordinate system based on the sensory datasets, determine output representative data to be presented by the extended reality device based on the plurality of sensory datasets and in accordance to the first virtual positioning relative to the second virtual positioning, and instruct the extended reality device to present the output representative data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Timothy T. Duffy, Kristopher J. Holley, Susan J. Lovas
  • Publication number: 20230324886
    Abstract: A system includes an industrial automation component configured to receive a first voltage from a voltage source to enable the industrial automation component to perform one or more operations, a mechanical device configured to generate a second voltage, and a display configured to present image data. The display is configured to maintain presentation of the image data in absence of the first voltage received from the voltage source or the second voltage received from the mechanical device. The system also includes processing circuitry configured to use the second voltage generated by the mechanical device to adjust the image data presented by the display when the first voltage is unavailable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Jerry M. Watkins, Kristopher J. Holley, Joseph A. Johnson, Darrell Filtz, Andrew E. Carlson, James P. Miller, Walied Khan
  • Patent number: 11698624
    Abstract: A system includes an industrial automation component configured to receive a first voltage from a voltage source to enable the industrial automation component to perform one or more operations, a mechanical device configured to generate a second voltage, and a display configured to present image data. The display is configured to maintain presentation of the image data in absence of the first voltage received from the voltage source or the second voltage received from the mechanical device. The system also includes processing circuitry configured to use the second voltage generated by the mechanical device to adjust the image data presented by the display when the first voltage is unavailable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry M. Watkins, Kristopher J. Holley, Joseph A. Johnson, Darrell Filtz, Andrew E. Carlson, James P. Miller, Walied Khan
  • Patent number: 11688107
    Abstract: A tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable medium includes instructions that, when executed by processing circuitry, are configured to cause the processing circuitry to receive sensory datasets associated with an industrial automation system, determine context information based on a sensory dataset and representative of an environmental condition, predict an intent of a user to complete a task associated with the industrial automation system based on the sensory datasets and the context information, present first output representative data via an extended reality device based on the intent and a setting, the setting including a data presentation format for presenting the sensory datasets, receive inputs indicative of changes to the data presentation format, present second output representative data via the extended reality device in response to receiving the inputs, and update the setting based on the inputs and historical data indicative of users changing the data presentation format of the first output r
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Timothy T. Duffy, Kristopher J. Holley, Susan J. Lovas
  • Patent number: 11651528
    Abstract: A tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable medium includes instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Timothy T. Duffy, Kristopher J. Holley, Susan J. Lovas
  • Publication number: 20230089251
    Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable medium includes instructions that, when executed by processing circuitry, are configured to cause the processing circuitry to receive, from first sensors, first sensory datasets associated with an industrial automation system, receive, from second sensors, second sensory datasets associated with a machine configured to perform mechanical operations, determine a position of the machine relative to the industrial automation system based on the first sensory datasets and the second sensory datasets, determine output representative data associated with the industrial automation system based on the first sensory datasets and the second sensory datasets and in accordance with the position of the machine relative to the industrial automation system, instruct an extended reality device to present the output representative data, determine movement of components of the machine, and instruct the extended reality device to present feedback based on the movement of the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Timothy T. Duffy, Kristopher J. Holley, Susan J. Lovas
  • Publication number: 20230093660
    Abstract: A tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable medium includes instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Timothy T. Duffy, Kristopher J. Holley, Susan J. Lovas
  • Publication number: 20230092405
    Abstract: A tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable medium includes instructions that, when executed by processing circuitry, are configured to cause the processing circuitry to receive user input indicative of a selection of a user experience of a plurality of user experiences. The plurality of user experiences include a first user experience associated with a first event that occurred in an industrial automation system at a first time prior to receiving the user input and a second user experience associated with a second event expected to occur in the industrial automation system at a second time after receiving the user input. When executed, the instructions also cause the processing circuitry to determine, based on the user input, output representative data associated with the industrial automation system and instruct an extended reality device to present the output representative data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Timothy T. Duffy, Kristopher J. Holley, Susan J. Lovas
  • Publication number: 20230092938
    Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable medium includes instructions that, when executed by processing circuitry, are configured to cause the processing circuitry to receive sensory datasets associated with an industrial automation system from sensors, receive positioning data via an extended reality device associated with a user, determine a first virtual positioning of the user in a virtual coordinate system based on the positioning data, determine a second virtual positioning of an industrial automation system in the virtual coordinate system based on the sensory datasets, determine output representative data to be presented by the extended reality device based on the plurality of sensory datasets and in accordance to the first virtual positioning relative to the second virtual positioning, and instruct the extended reality device to present the output representative data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Timothy T. Duffy, Kristopher J. Holley, Susan J. Lovas
  • Publication number: 20230091778
    Abstract: A tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable medium includes instructions that, when executed by processing circuitry, are configured to cause the processing circuitry to receive sensory datasets associated with an industrial automation system, determine context information based on a sensory dataset and representative of an environmental condition, predict an intent of a user to complete a task associated with the industrial automation system based on the sensory datasets and the context information, present first output representative data via an extended reality device based on the intent and a setting, the setting including a data presentation format for presenting the sensory datasets, receive inputs indicative of changes to the data presentation format, present second output representative data via the extended reality device in response to receiving the inputs, and update the setting based on the inputs and historical data indicative of users changing the data presentation format of the first output r
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Timothy T. Duffy, Kristopher J. Holley, Susan J. Lovas
  • Patent number: 11520317
    Abstract: A system may include audio devices that output sound waves. The system also includes a control system having a processor. The control system may receive a first plurality of operation parameters associated with a plurality of components in an industrial automation system from one or more sensors. The control system may also determine a plurality of audio tones based on the plurality of operation parameters. Further still, the control system may send one or more control signals to one or more audio devices in response to detecting the plurality of operation parameters, wherein the one or more audio devices are configured to produce the plurality of audio tones in response to receiving of the one or more control signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Natalie A. Tremblay, Kristopher J. Holley, Louisa A. Wood, Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler
  • Patent number: 11500367
    Abstract: An industrial automation component includes a power source configured to harvest power from an ambient environment surrounding the industrial automation component. The industrial automation component is configured to use the power to operate. The industrial automation component also includes a control system configured to use the power to control one or more operations of the industrial automation component and a display communicatively coupled to the control system and the power source. The control system is configured to use the power the cause the display to present a visualization, and the display is configured to maintain presentation of the visualization in absence of the power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry M. Watkins, Kristopher J. Holley, Joseph A. Johnson, Darrell Filtz, Andrew E. Carlson, James P. Miller, Walied Khan
  • Patent number: 11493904
    Abstract: A system includes an electrical enclosure, an industrial automation component disposed within the electrical enclosure, in which the industrial automation component is configured to receive external power from an external power source to perform an operation, a display configured to maintain presentation of image data in absence of the external power being received by the industrial automation component from the external power source, and a control system communicatively coupled to the industrial automation component and to the display. The control system is configured to perform operations that include receiving an indication that the external power is within a range of a threshold, in which the threshold is associated with an insufficient amount of power for the industrial automation component to operate, identifying an error associated with the industrial automation component in response to receiving the indication, and causing the display to render image data indicative of the error.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry M. Watkins, Kristopher J. Holley, Joseph A. Johnson, Darrell Filtz, Andrew E. Carlson, James P. Miller, Walied Khan
  • Publication number: 20220253044
    Abstract: A system may include audio devices that output sound waves. The system also includes a control system having a processor. The control system may receive a first plurality of operation parameters associated with a plurality of components in an industrial automation system from one or more sensors. The control system may also determine a plurality of audio tones based on the plurality of operation parameters. Further still, the control system may send one or more control signals to one or more audio devices in response to detecting the plurality of operation parameters, wherein the one or more audio devices are configured to produce the plurality of audio tones in response to receiving of the one or more control signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Natalie A. Tremblay, Kristopher J. Holley, Louisa A. Wood, Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler
  • Publication number: 20220091602
    Abstract: An industrial automation component includes a power source configured to harvest power from an ambient environment surrounding the industrial automation component. The industrial automation component is configured to use the power to operate. The industrial automation component also includes a control system configured to use the power to control one or more operations of the industrial automation component and a display communicatively coupled to the control system and the power source. The control system is configured to use the power the cause the display to present a visualization, and the display is configured to maintain presentation of the visualization in absence of the power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Jerry M. Watkins, Kristopher J. Holley, Joseph A. Johnson, Darrell Filtz, Andrew E. Carlson, James P. Miller, Walied Khan
  • Publication number: 20220091585
    Abstract: A system includes an industrial automation component configured to receive a first voltage from a voltage source to enable the industrial automation component to perform one or more operations, a mechanical device configured to generate a second voltage, and a display configured to present image data. The display is configured to maintain presentation of the image data in absence of the first voltage received from the voltage source or the second voltage received from the mechanical device. The system also includes processing circuitry configured to use the second voltage generated by the mechanical device to adjust the image data presented by the display when the first voltage is unavailable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Jerry M. Watkins, Kristopher J. Holley, Joseph A. Johnson, Darrell Filtz, Andrew E. Carlson, James P. Miller, Walied Khan
  • Publication number: 20220091592
    Abstract: A system includes an electrical enclosure, an industrial automation component disposed within the electrical enclosure, in which the industrial automation component is configured to receive external power from an external power source to perform an operation, a display configured to maintain presentation of image data in absence of the external power being received by the industrial automation component from the external power source, and a control system communicatively coupled to the industrial automation component and to the display. The control system is configured to perform operations that include receiving an indication that the external power is within a range of a threshold, in which the threshold is associated with an insufficient amount of power for the industrial automation component to operate, identifying an error associated with the industrial automation component in response to receiving the indication, and causing the display to render image data indicative of the error.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Jerry M. Watkins, Kristopher j. Holley, Joseph A. Johnson, Darrell Filtz, Andrew E. Carlson, James P. Miller, Walied Khan
  • Publication number: 20210342388
    Abstract: A method executable by at least one processor includes receiving image data representative of an industrial equipment assembly, identifying properties associated with the industrial equipment assembly based on the image data, identifying a set of industrial equipment assemblies associated with the industrial equipment assembly based on the properties associated with the industrial equipment assembly and data stored in a database, and categorizing the set of industrial equipment assemblies based on the data associated with the industrial equipment assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Hannah M. Schermerhorn, Kyle Crum, Abhishek Mehrotra, Kristopher J. Holley