Patents by Inventor Mark Crockett

Mark Crockett 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: 20220404511
    Abstract: A method for performing in a positioning, navigation, tracking, frequency-measuring, or timing system is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Ramsey FARAGHER, Nicolas COURONNEAU, Robert Mark CROCKETT
  • Publication number: 20220350036
    Abstract: A method for performing in a positioning, navigation, tracking, frequency-measuring, or timing system is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Nicolas Couronneau, Robert Mark Crockett
  • Patent number: 11474258
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for determining a physical metric such as position. The system comprises a local signal generator (8) configured to provide a local signal and a receiver (4) configured to receive a signal having properties corresponding to those in a signal transmitted by a trusted remote source. An inertial measurement unit (12) is configured to provide a measured or assumed movement of the receiver. A correlator (6) is configured to provide a correlation signal by correlating the local signal with the received signal. A motion compensation unit (14) is configured to provide motion compensation of at least one of the local signal, the received signal, and the correlation signal based on the measured or assumed movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Focal Point Positioning Limited
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Robert Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith, Nicolas Couronneau
  • Publication number: 20220283322
    Abstract: A method for performing in a positioning, navigation, tracking, frequency-measuring, or timing system is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: Focal Point Positioning Limited
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Nicolas Couronneau, Robert Mark Crockett
  • Patent number: 11137500
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer program, data structure, signal relating to: causing correlation of a digital signal provided by a receiver with a motion-compensated correlation code, wherein the motion-compensated correlation code is a correlation code that has been compensated before correlation using one or more phasors dependent upon an assumed or measured movement of the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Focal Point Positioning Limited
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Nicolas Couronneau, Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith
  • Publication number: 20210278216
    Abstract: A method and system for combining data obtained by sensors, having particular application in the field of navigation systems, are disclosed. The techniques provide significant improvement over state-of-the-art Markovian methods that use statistical noise filters such as Kalman filters to filter data by comparing instantaneous data with the corresponding instantaneous estimates from a model. In contrast, the techniques disclosed herein use multiple time periods of various lengths to process multiple sensor data streams, in order to combine sensor measurements with motion models at a given time epoch with greater confidence and accuracy than is possible with traditional “single epoch” methods. The techniques provide particular benefit when the first and/or second sensors are low-cost sensors (for example as seen in smart phones) which are typically of low quality and have large inherent biases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith
  • Publication number: 20210254979
    Abstract: There is disclosed a computer-implemented method performed in a tracking system for tracking the motion of a body, as a function of time, the method comprising: (a) during a first time period, obtaining first data related to the motion of a body from at least one primary positioning unit, wherein said at least one primary positioning unit is mounted on a first platform carried on the body, or wherein said at least one primary positioning unit is separate to the body, said primary positioning unit being operational during the first time period; (b) during the first time period, obtaining second data from one or more secondary sensors configured to make measurements from which position or movement may be determined, said one or more secondary sensors being mounted on one or more second platforms carried on the body; (c) generating first training data comprising the first data and second data; (d) during a second time period, obtaining third data from the one or more secondary sensors, and; (e) analysing the thi
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Focal Point Positioning Limited
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Robert Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith
  • Publication number: 20210212619
    Abstract: A cognitive readiness determination and control system and method is disclosed. The system is configured to send to or prompt a cognitive readiness test on the client electronic device of the user in response to a request for access to a computing resource. The cognitive readiness test comprises the presentation of a stimulus on the client electronic device. The system is configured to control access to the computing resource or notify another based on a reaction time of the user to the stimulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Irene Crockett, Mark Crockett
  • Patent number: 11035673
    Abstract: A method and system for combining data obtained by sensors, having particular application in the field of navigation systems, are disclosed. The techniques provide significant improvement over state-of-the-art Markovian methods that use statistical noise filters such as Kalman filters to filter data by comparing instantaneous data with the corresponding instantaneous estimates from a model. In contrast, the techniques disclosed herein use multiple time periods of various lengths to process multiple sensor data streams, in order to combine sensor measurements with motion models at a given time epoch with greater confidence and accuracy than is possible with traditional “single epoch” methods. The techniques provide particular benefit when the first and/or second sensors are low-cost sensors (for example as seen in smart phones) which are typically of low quality and have large inherent biases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Focal Point Positioning Limited
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith
  • Patent number: 10816672
    Abstract: A positioning device (4) is disclosed comprising at least one antenna (14, 16) for receiving ranging signals, such as GNSS signals. The device comprises a local oscillator (18) for providing a local frequency or phase reference and an inertial sensor (22) for measuring a movement of the device. A processor (36) is provided for performing calculations. The device can receive a first reference signal at a known or predictable frequency or phase. A local oscillator offset determination module (26) is provided to calculate an offset to the received frequency or the received phase based on the movement of the receiver in the direction of the first reference source. A local signal generator (28) can then use the local frequency or phase reference from the local oscillator (18), and the offset calculated by the local oscillator offset determination module (26), to provide a local signal using a local signal generator (28).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Focal Point Positioning Ltd.
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Nicolas Couronneau, Robert Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith
  • Publication number: 20200319347
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for determining a physical metric such as position. The system comprises a local signal generator (8) configured to provide a local signal and a receiver (4) configured to receive a signal having properties corresponding to those in a signal transmitted by a trusted remote source. An inertial measurement unit (12) is configured to provide a measured or assumed movement of the receiver. A correlator (6) is configured to provide a correlation signal by correlating the local signal with the received signal. A motion compensation unit (14) is configured to provide motion compensation of at least one of the local signal, the received signal, and the correlation signal based on the measured or assumed movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Robert Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith, Nicolas Couronneau
  • Publication number: 20200264317
    Abstract: A method for performing in a positioning, navigation, tracking, frequency-measuring, or timing system is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Nicolas Couronneau, Robert Mark Crockett
  • Patent number: 10732648
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for physically coupling together a first aircraft and a second aircraft, for example for the purpose of performing air-to-air refueling. The first aircraft is an aircraft in flight. The second aircraft is an aircraft in flight. The method comprises: sending, from a transmitter located on the first aircraft, an electromagnetic signal; receiving, by a receiver located on the second aircraft, the signal; and controlling, by one or more processors, using the signal received by the second aircraft, at least one of the first and second aircraft such that the first and second aircraft are in a predetermined configuration in which the first and second aircraft are physically coupled together, for example attached together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: BAE Systems plc
    Inventors: Robert Mark Crockett, Gary Alexander Cousins
  • Patent number: 10321430
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer program, and data structure relating to: causing correlation of a digital signal provided by a receiver with a motion-compensated correlation code, wherein the motion-compensated correlation code is a correlation code that has been compensated before correlation using one or more phasors dependent upon an assumed or measured movement of the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Focal Point Positioning Ltd.
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Nicolas Couronneau, Robert Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith
  • Publication number: 20190128673
    Abstract: A method and system for combining data obtained by sensors, having particular application in the field of navigation systems, are disclosed. The techniques provide significant improvement over state-of-the-art Markovian methods that use statistical noise filters such as Kalman filters to filter data by comparing instantaneous data with the corresponding instantaneous estimates from a model. In contrast, the techniques disclosed herein use multiple time periods of various lengths to process multiple sensor data streams, in order to combine sensor measurements with motion models at a given time epoch with greater confidence and accuracy than is possible with traditional “single epoch” methods. The techniques provide particular benefit when the first and/or second sensors are low-cost sensors (for example as seen in smart phones) which are typically of low quality and have large inherent biases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith
  • Publication number: 20190086553
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer program, data structure, signal relating to: causing correlation of a digital signal provided by a receiver with a motion-compensated correlation code, wherein the motion-compensated correlation code is a correlation code that has been compensated before correlation using one or more phasors dependent upon an assumed or measured movement of the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Nicolas Couronneau, Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith
  • Publication number: 20190011569
    Abstract: A positioning device (4) is disclosed comprising at least one antenna (14, 16) for receiving ranging signals, such as GNSS signals. The device comprises a local oscillator (18) for providing a local frequency or phase reference and an inertial sensor (22) for measuring a movement of the device. A processor (36) is provided for performing calculations. The device can receive a first reference signal at a known or predictable frequency or phase. A local oscillator offset determination module (26) is provided to calculate an offset to the received frequency or the received phase based on the movement of the receiver in the direction of the first reference source. A local signal generator (28) can then use the local frequency or phase reference from the local oscillator (18), and the offset calculated by the local oscillator offset determination module (26), to provide a local signal using a local signal generator (28).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Nicolas Couronneau, Robert Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith
  • Publication number: 20180173246
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for physically coupling together a first aircraft and a second aircraft, for example for the purpose of performing air-to-air refueling. The first aircraft is an aircraft in flight. The second aircraft is an aircraft in flight. The method comprises: sending, from a transmitter located on the first aircraft, an electromagnetic signal; receiving, by a receiver located on the second aircraft, the signal; and controlling, by one or more processors, using the signal received by the second aircraft, at least one of the first and second aircraft such that the first and second aircraft are in a predetermined configuration in which the first and second aircraft are physically coupled together, for example attached together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: BAE Systems plc
    Inventors: Robert Mark Crockett, Gary Alexander Cousins
  • Patent number: 9780829
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer program, data structure, signal relating to: causing correlation of a digital signal provided by a receiver with a motion-compensated correlation code, wherein the motion-compensated correlation code is a correlation code that has been compensated before correlation using one or more phasors dependent upon an assumed or measured movement of the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Focal Point Positioning Ltd.
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Nicolas Couronneau, Robert Mark Crockett
  • Publication number: 20170279598
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer program, and data structure relating to: causing correlation of a digital signal provided by a receiver with a motion-compensated correlation code, wherein the motion-compensated correlation code is a correlation code that has been compensated before correlation using one or more phasors dependent upon an assumed or measured movement of the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Ramsey Faragher, Nicolas Couronneau, Robert Mark Crockett, Peter Duffett-Smith