Patents by Inventor Kyle Zachary
Kyle Zachary 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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Patent number: 10878693Abstract: Methods and systems to improve the accuracy of traffic signal state change predictions are disclosed. Predictions can be broadcast to vehicle drivers or autonomous systems to improve safety, fuel efficiency and reduce delays. Predictions for fixed-time signals are generated based on their scheduled timing plan and the current clock/time, but these predictions are subject variations, for example, due to traffic signal controller clock drift. Real-time actual, not predicted, data is collected and utilized to correct for these variations. Further, real-time probe data is collected and used to validate correctness of the generated predictions in real time. In one embodiment, GPS data from travelers' devices is utilized to assess validity of the generated predictions, looking particularly at signal stop line crossings relative to predicted green time window. If crossings observed in real time contradict the predicted signal state, the data service providing predictions to users may be suspended.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: TRAFFIC TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Jingtao Ma, Thomas Bauer, Kyle Zachary Hatcher, Alex Thomas Marineau
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Patent number: 10661449Abstract: In an inherently safe robotic tool changer, a master unit couples to a tool unit via a first power source, and decouples from the tool unit using a separate, second power source. The second power source is only available when an attached tool is safely disposed in a tool stand. In embodiments where the first power source is not selectively applied, such as the constant bias provided by a spring, a detent mechanism maintains the master unit in a decoupled state when the master unit is removed from the tool unit. The detent mechanism allows the master unit to couple to a different tool unit upon physically abutting the new tool unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2015Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: ATI Industrial Automation, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Zachary, Mack Earl Manning, Daniel Allen Norton
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Publication number: 20200126406Abstract: Methods and systems to improve the accuracy of traffic signal state change predictions are disclosed. Predictions can be broadcast to vehicle drivers or autonomous systems to improve safety, fuel efficiency and reduce delays. Predictions for fixed-time signals are generated based on their scheduled timing plan and the current clock/time, but these predictions are subject variations, for example, due to traffic signal controller clock drift. Real-time actual, not predicted, data is collected and utilized to correct for these variations. Further, real-time probe data is collected and used to validate correctness of the generated predictions in real time. In one embodiment, GPS data from travelers' devices is utilized to assess validity of the generated predictions, looking particularly at signal stop line crossings relative to predicted green time window. If crossings observed in real time contradict the predicted signal state, the data service providing predictions to users may be suspended.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: TRAFFIC TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Jingtao MA, Thomas BAUER, Kyle Zachary HATCHER, Alex Thomas MARINEAU
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Patent number: 10192436Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for generating a timely and reliable warning message before a traffic control signal changes to a red light state. A preferred process leverages traffic signal state data, state change predictions, and signal timing plans. The warning message may be distributed for various uses by downstream users and applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: TRAFFIC TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Thomas Bauer, Jingtao Ma, Kyle Zachary Hatcher, Paul-Gerard Joseph Albert Pellekoorne, Frank Offermann
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Patent number: 10140862Abstract: Computer-implemented predictions of upcoming traffic control signal states or state changes can be used to improve driver convenience, safety, and fuel economy. Such information can be used advantageously by a human operator, or by an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle control system. Predictions can be computed with suitable machines installed in a vehicle, in cooperation with a remote back-end server system. The prediction computations in the vehicle may be supported by data communicated to the vehicle computing machinery over various wireless communications, including telecom systems, DSRC, etc.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2018Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: TRAFFIC TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Kiel Roger Ova, Thomas Bauer, Jingtao Ma, Kyle Zachary Hatcher
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Publication number: 20180276991Abstract: Computer-implemented predictions of upcoming traffic control signal states or state changes can be used to improve driver convenience, safety, and fuel economy. Such information can be used advantageously by a human operator, or by an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle control system. Predictions can be computed with suitable machines installed in a vehicle, in cooperation with a remote back-end server system. The prediction computations in the vehicle may be supported by data communicated to the vehicle computing machinery over various wireless communications, including telecom systems, DSRC, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: TRAFFIC TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Kiel Roger Ova, Thomas Bauer, Jingtao Ma, Kyle Zachary Hatcher
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Publication number: 20180190116Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for generating a timely and reliable warning message before a traffic control signal changes to a red light state. A preferred process leverages traffic signal state data, state change predictions, and signal timing plans. The warning message may be distributed for various uses by downstream users and applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Applicant: TRAFFIC TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Thomas Bauer, Jingtao Ma, Kyle Zachary Hatcher, Paul-Gerard Joseph Albert Pellekoorne, Frank Offermann
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Patent number: 10008113Abstract: Computer-implemented predictions of upcoming traffic control signal states or state changes can be used to improve driver convenience, safety, and fuel economy. Such information can be used advantageously by a human operator, or by an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle control system. Predictions can be computed with suitable machines installed in a vehicle, in cooperation with a remote back-end server system. The prediction computations in the vehicle may be supported by data communicated to the vehicle computing machinery over various wireless communications, including telecom systems, DSRC, etc.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Traffic Technology Services, Inc.Inventors: Kiel Roger Ova, Thomas Bauer, Jingtao Ma, Kyle Zachary Hatcher
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Patent number: 9928738Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for generating a timely and reliable warning message before a traffic control signal changes to a red light state. A preferred process leverages traffic signal state data, state change predictions, and signal timing plans. The warning message may be distributed for various uses by downstream users and applications.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Traffic Technology Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bauer, Jingtao Ma, Kyle Zachary Hatcher, Paul-Gerard Joseph Albert Pellekoorne, Frank Offermann
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Publication number: 20160293006Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for generating a timely and reliable warning message before a traffic control signal changes to a red light state. A preferred process leverages traffic signal state data, state change predictions, and signal timing plans. The warning message may be distributed for various uses by downstream users and applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: Traffic Technology Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bauer, Jingtao Ma, Kyle Zachary Hatcher, Paul-Gerard Joseph Albert Pellekoorne, Frank Offermann
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Publication number: 20160284215Abstract: Computer-implemented predictions of upcoming traffic control signal states or state changes can be used to improve driver convenience, safety, and fuel economy. Such information can be used advantageously by a human operator, or by an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle control system. Predictions can be computed with suitable machines installed in a vehicle, in cooperation with a remote back-end server system. The prediction computations in the vehicle may be supported by data communicated to the vehicle computing machinery over various wireless communications, including telecom systems, DSRC, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: Traffic Technology Services, Inc.Inventors: Kiel Roger Ova, Thomas Bauer, Jingtao Ma, Kyle Zachary Hatcher
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Patent number: 9396657Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for predicting the state and/or upcoming state changes of a traffic control signal. The traffic control signal may be an upcoming traffic control signal along a route of a motor vehicle. The prediction information may communicated to a prediction display made available to a driver or passenger in such a motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Traffic Technology Solutions, LLCInventors: Thomas Bauer, Jingtao Ma, Kyle Zachary Hatcher
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Publication number: 20160059424Abstract: In an inherently safe robotic tool changer, a master unit couples to a tool unit via a first power source, and decouples from the tool unit using a separate, second power source. The second power source is only available when an attached tool is safely disposed in a tool stand. In embodiments where the first power source is not selectively applied, such as the constant bias provided by a spring, a detent mechanism maintains the master unit in a decoupled state when the master unit is removed from the tool unit. The detent mechanism allows the master unit to couple to a different tool unit upon physically abutting the new tool unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Kyle Zachary, Mack Earl Manning, Daniel Allen Norton