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: 11829126Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 22, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Timothy T. Duffy, Kristopher J. Holley, Susan J. Lovas
-
Publication number: 20230324886Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Jerry M. Watkins, Kristopher J. Holley, Joseph A. Johnson, Darrell Filtz, Andrew E. Carlson, James P. Miller, Walied Khan
-
Patent number: 11698624Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 23, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: 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: 11688107Abstract: 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 rType: GrantFiled: September 22, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Timothy T. Duffy, Kristopher J. Holley, Susan J. Lovas
-
Patent number: 11651528Abstract: A tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable medium includes instructions.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Timothy T. Duffy, Kristopher J. Holley, Susan J. Lovas
-
Publication number: 20230089251Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2021Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Timothy T. Duffy, Kristopher J. Holley, Susan J. Lovas
-
Publication number: 20230093660Abstract: A tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable medium includes instructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2021Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Timothy T. Duffy, Kristopher J. Holley, Susan J. Lovas
-
Publication number: 20230092405Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2021Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Timothy T. Duffy, Kristopher J. Holley, Susan J. Lovas
-
Publication number: 20230092938Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2021Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Timothy T. Duffy, Kristopher J. Holley, Susan J. Lovas
-
Publication number: 20230091778Abstract: 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 rType: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2021Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Timothy T. Duffy, Kristopher J. Holley, Susan J. Lovas
-
Patent number: 11520317Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 5, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Natalie A. Tremblay, Kristopher J. Holley, Louisa A. Wood, Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler
-
Patent number: 11500367Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 23, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: 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: 11493904Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 23, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: 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: 20220253044Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Natalie A. Tremblay, Kristopher J. Holley, Louisa A. Wood, Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler
-
Publication number: 20220091602Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2020Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Jerry M. Watkins, Kristopher J. Holley, Joseph A. Johnson, Darrell Filtz, Andrew E. Carlson, James P. Miller, Walied Khan
-
Publication number: 20220091585Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2020Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Jerry M. Watkins, Kristopher J. Holley, Joseph A. Johnson, Darrell Filtz, Andrew E. Carlson, James P. Miller, Walied Khan
-
Publication number: 20220091592Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2020Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Jerry M. Watkins, Kristopher j. Holley, Joseph A. Johnson, Darrell Filtz, Andrew E. Carlson, James P. Miller, Walied Khan
-
Publication number: 20210342388Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2020Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Thong T. Nguyen, Paul D. Schmirler, Hannah M. Schermerhorn, Kyle Crum, Abhishek Mehrotra, Kristopher J. Holley