Patents by Inventor Luke Fletcher
Luke Fletcher 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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Publication number: 20230347815Abstract: Among other things, techniques are described for expressive vehicle systems. These techniques may include obtaining, with at least one processor, data associated with an environment, the environment comprising a vehicle and at least one object; determining an expressive maneuver including a deceleration of the vehicle such that the vehicle stops at least a first distance away from the at least one object and the vehicle reaches a peak deceleration when the vehicle is a second distance away from the at least one object; generating data associated with control of the vehicle based on the deceleration associated with the expressive maneuver; and transmitting the data associated with the control of the vehicle to cause the vehicle to decelerate based on the deceleration associated with the expressive maneuver.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Paul Schmitt, Emilio Frazzoli, Cristhian Guillermo Lizarazo Jimenez, Luke Fletcher
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Patent number: 11738682Abstract: Among other things, techniques are described for expressive vehicle systems. These techniques may include obtaining, with at least one processor, data associated with an environment, the environment comprising a vehicle and at least one object; determining an expressive maneuver including a deceleration of the vehicle such that the vehicle stops at least a first distance away from the at least one object and the vehicle reaches a peak deceleration when the vehicle is a second distance away from the at least one object; generating data associated with control of the vehicle based on the deceleration associated with the expressive maneuver; and transmitting the data associated with the control of the vehicle to cause the vehicle to decelerate based on the deceleration associated with the expressive maneuver.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Motional AD LLCInventors: Paul Schmitt, Emilio Frazzoli, Cristhian Guillermo Lizarazo Jimenez, Luke Fletcher
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Systems and methods for switching between a driver mode and an autonomous driving mode for a vehicle
Patent number: 11338856Abstract: A vehicle system includes a steering wheel configured to output an output based on an input from a user, and a controller configured to: determine a target orientation of front wheels of a vehicle based on vehicle environment information, determine whether an orientation of the front wheels of the vehicle based on the output from the steering wheel deviates from the target orientation, disengage the steering wheel from the front wheels in response to determination that the orientation of the front wheels deviates from the target orientation, adjust the orientation of the front wheels to the target orientation and provide a feedback in response to adjusting the orientation of the front wheels to the target orientation.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Toyota Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Stephen McGill, Luke Fletcher, Kazunori Nimura, John Leonard, Gill Pratt -
Publication number: 20220153278Abstract: A system includes a camera configured to capture image data of an environment, a monitoring system configured to generate a gaze sequences of a subject, and a computing device communicatively coupled to the camera and the monitoring system. The computing device is configured to receive the image data from the camera and the gaze sequences from the monitoring system, implement a machine learning model comprising a convolutional encoder-decoder neural network configured to process the image data and a side-channel configured to inject the gaze sequences into a decoder stage of the convolutional encoder-decoder neural network, generate, with the machine learning model, a gaze probability density heat map, and generate, with the machine learning model, an attended awareness heat map.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.Inventors: Guy Rosman, Simon A.I. Stent, Luke Fletcher, John Leonard, Deepak Gopinath, Katsuya Terahata
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Publication number: 20220111871Abstract: Among other things, techniques are described for expressive vehicle systems. These techniques may include obtaining, with at least one processor, data associated with an environment, the environment comprising a vehicle and at least one object; determining an expressive maneuver including a deceleration of the vehicle such that the vehicle stops at least a first distance away from the at least one object and the vehicle reaches a peak deceleration when the vehicle is a second distance away from the at least one object; generating data associated with control of the vehicle based on the deceleration associated with the expressive maneuver; and transmitting the data associated with the control of the vehicle to cause the vehicle to decelerate based on the deceleration associated with the expressive maneuver.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventors: Paul Schmitt, Emilio Frazzoli, Cristhian Guillermo Lizarazo Jimenez, Luke Fletcher
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Patent number: 11046036Abstract: A method of positioning a braided fibre sleeve relative to a tool surface, the braided fibre sleeve comprising a longitudinal axis and biaxially oriented tows arranged at acute angles relative to the longitudinal axis, the method comprising; applying tension to a plurality of axial threads disposed along the longitudinal axis, such tension forming a tensioned braided fibre sleeve; positioning the tensioned braided fibre sleeve relative to a tool surface; and releasing tension on the plurality of axial threads.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2017Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Andrew Klimovski, Peter Steele, Luke Fletcher
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Patent number: 10928799Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for machining a part. Methods include generating a first spatial representation identifying a first orientation of a machining tool, and mechanically coupling an end effector to the part at a first position, the end effector including the machining tool and a coupling tool. Methods include generating a second spatial representation identifying a second orientation of the machining tool relative to the part, the first and second spatial representations being generated based on images captured by at least one imaging device and measurements from a plurality of sensors. Methods include identifying a plurality of differences that result from the coupling and that include a rotational distance and translational distance, the identifying being based on a comparison of a first image and a second image. Methods include adjusting the machining tool to return the machining tool to the first orientation at the first position.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2020Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Luke Fletcher, Phillip J. Crothers
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Publication number: 20200293015Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for machining a part. Methods include generating a first spatial representation identifying a first orientation of a machining tool, and mechanically coupling an end effector to the part at a first position, the end effector including the machining tool and a coupling tool. Methods include generating a second spatial representation identifying a second orientation of the machining tool relative to the part, the first and second spatial representations being generated based on images captured by at least one imaging device and measurements from a plurality of sensors. Methods include identifying a plurality of differences that result from the coupling and that include a rotational distance and translational distance, the identifying being based on a comparison of a first image and a second image. Methods include adjusting the machining tool to return the machining tool to the first orientation at the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Luke Fletcher, Phillip J. Crothers
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SWITCHING BETWEEN A DRIVER MODE AND AN AUTONOMOUS DRIVING MODE FOR A VEHICLE
Publication number: 20200198701Abstract: A vehicle system includes a steering wheel configured to output an output based on an input from a user, and a controller configured to: determine a target orientation of front wheels of a vehicle based on vehicle environment information, determine whether an orientation of the front wheels of the vehicle based on the output from the steering wheel deviates from the target orientation, disengage the steering wheel from the front wheels in response to determination that the orientation of the front wheels deviates from the target orientation, adjust the orientation of the front wheels to the target orientation and provide a feedback in response to adjusting the orientation of the front wheels to the target orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: Toyota Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Stephen McGill, Luke Fletcher, Kazunori Nimura, John Leonard, Gill Pratt -
Patent number: 10691097Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for machining a part. The methods may include generating a plurality of spatial representations associated with a plurality of positions identified by a machining pattern associated with the part. The plurality of spatial representations may include a first spatial representation identifying a first orientation of a machining tool relative to the part at a first position. The methods may include moving an end effector to the first position. The methods may include mechanically coupling, using a coupling tool, the end effector to the part at the first position. The methods may include generating a second spatial representation identifying a second orientation of the machining tool relative to the part at the first position. The methods may include adjusting the machining tool in response to determining that the second spatial representation is different than the first spatial representation.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Luke Fletcher, Phillip J. Crothers
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Patent number: 10646930Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for performing matched drilling operations on mating first and second workpieces. A microscopic camera is mounted on a movable spindle holding a tool. A micro-adjustment mechanism on the spindle controllable moves the tool. A template is provided that is mounted to the first workpiece and to the second workpiece. A controller receives images of the template from the microscopic camera at each of the predetermined positions on the first workpiece and identifies microscopic features on the template associated with each of the predetermined positions on the first workpiece. The controller compares microscopic features within received images of the template at each of the predetermined positions on the second workpiece associated with microscopic features of a corresponding image of the first workpiece to calculate a necessary offset adjustment that is applied to the micro-adjustment mechanism before each operation on the second workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Martin A. Szarski, Luke Fletcher
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Systems and methods for switching between a driver mode and an autonomous driving mode for a vehicle
Patent number: 10633025Abstract: A vehicle system for operating a vehicle is provided. The vehicle system includes a first output device configured to output a first output, and a second output device configured to output a second output. The vehicle system operates the vehicle based on the first output from the first output device while obtaining vehicle environment information, determines whether an autonomous take-over event occurs based on the vehicle environment information, operates the vehicle in an autonomous driving mode in response to determining that the autonomous takeover event occurred, determines whether the vehicle system receives a take-over signal from the second output device, and operates the vehicle based on the second output from the second output device in response to determining that the vehicle system received the take-over signal from the second output device.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.Inventors: Stephen McGill, Luke Fletcher, Kazunori Nimura, John Leonard, Gill Pratt -
Systems and Methods For Switching Between A Driver Mode And An Autonomous Driving Mode For A Vehicle
Publication number: 20190092389Abstract: A vehicle system for operating a vehicle is provided. The vehicle system includes a first output device configured to output a first output, and a second output device configured to output a second output. The vehicle system operates the vehicle based on the first output from the first output device while obtaining vehicle environment information, determines whether an autonomous take-over event occurs based on the vehicle environment information, operates the vehicle in an autonomous driving mode in response to determining that the autonomous takeover event occurred, determines whether the vehicle system receives a take-over signal from the second output device, and operates the vehicle based on the second output from the second output device in response to determining that the vehicle system received the take-over signal from the second output device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Applicant: Toyota Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Stephen McGill, Luke Fletcher, Kazunori Nimura, John Leonard, Gill Pratt -
Patent number: 10207787Abstract: A method for drawing a flexible sleeve over an elongated mandrel includes placing a ring within a lumen of the sleeve. A first end of the sleeve is fixed against movement relative to a first end of the mandrel. A first end portion of the sleeve is inverted over a first end portion of the mandrel so as to define a circumferential cuff in the sleeve, and the ring is positioned concentrically within the circumferential cuff. Using, e.g., a magnet, the ring is then urged longitudinally along the mandrel and toward an opposite, second end thereof, such that the sleeve is inverted over at least an outer surface of the mandrel.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2015Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Luke Fletcher, Ashleigh Raoul Nesbit, Dominic Wierzbicki, Richard Bain, Andrew Klimovski, Peter Nathan Steele, Martin Szarski, Peter Lockett, Manning Scarfe
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Publication number: 20180221966Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for performing matched drilling operations on mating first and second workpieces. A microscopic camera is mounted on a movable spindle holding a tool. A micro-adjustment mechanism on the spindle controllable moves the tool. A template is provided that is mounted to the first workpiece and to the second workpiece. A controller receives images of the template from the microscopic camera at each of the predetermined positions on the first workpiece and identifies microscopic features on the template associated with each of the predetermined positions on the first workpiece. The controller compares microscopic features within received images of the template at each of the predetermined positions on the second workpiece associated with microscopic features of a corresponding image of the first workpiece to calculate a necessary offset adjustment that is applied to the micro-adjustment mechanism before each operation on the second workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Martin A. Szarski, Luke Fletcher
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Publication number: 20180079156Abstract: A method of positioning a braided fibre sleeve relative to a tool surface, the braided fibre sleeve comprising a longitudinal axis and biaxially oriented tows arranged at acute angles relative to the longitudinal axis, the method comprising; applying tension to a plurality of axial threads disposed along the longitudinal axis, such tension forming a tensioned braided fibre sleeve; positioning the tensioned braided fibre sleeve relative to a tool surface; and releasing tension on the plurality of axial threads.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Andrew Klimovski, Peter Steele, Luke Fletcher
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Publication number: 20170129583Abstract: A method for drawing a flexible sleeve over an elongated mandrel includes placing a ring within a lumen of the sleeve. A first end of the sleeve is fixed against movement relative to a first end of the mandrel. A first end portion of the sleeve is inverted over a first end portion of the mandrel so as to define a circumferential cuff in the sleeve, and the ring is positioned concentrically within the circumferential cuff. Using, e.g., a magnet, the ring is then urged longitudinally along the mandrel and toward an opposite, second end thereof, such that the sleeve is inverted over at least an outer surface of the mandrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Luke Fletcher, Ashleigh Raoul Nesbit, Dominic Wierzbicki, Richard Bain, Andrew Klimovski, Peter Nathan Steele, Martin Szarski, Peter Lockett, Manning Scarfe
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Publication number: 20150323922Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for machining a part. The methods may include generating a plurality of spatial representations associated with a plurality of positions identified by a machining pattern associated with the part. The plurality of spatial representations may include a first spatial representation identifying a first orientation of a machining tool relative to the part at a first position. The methods may include moving an end effector to the first position. The methods may include mechanically coupling, using a coupling tool, the end effector to the part at the first position. The methods may include generating a second spatial representation identifying a second orientation of the machining tool relative to the part at the first position. The methods may include adjusting the machining tool in response to determining that the second spatial representation is different than the first spatial representation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: November 12, 2015Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Luke Fletcher, Phillip J. Crothers
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Patent number: 8247319Abstract: Techniques for silicide, germanide or germanosilicide formation in extremely small structures are provided. In one aspect, a method for forming a silicide, germanide or germanosilicide in a three-dimensional silicon, germanium or silicon germanium structure having extremely small dimensions is provided. The method includes the following steps. At least one element is implanted into the structure. At least one metal is deposited onto the structure. The structure is annealed to intersperse the metal within the silicon, germanium or silicon germanium to form the silicide, germanide or germanosilicide wherein the implanted element serves to prevent morphological degradation of the silicide, germanide or germanosilicide. The implanted element can include at least one of carbon, fluorine and silicon.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Benjamin Luke Fletcher, Christian Lavoie, Siegfried Lutz Maurer, Zhen Zhang
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Patent number: D1024259Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignees: Woodstream Corporation, ICB Pharma Tomasz Swietoslawski, Pawel Swietoslawski Spolka JawnaInventors: David Fletcher Cobler, Luke Benjamin Haney