Patents by Inventor Mark James Boyer

Mark James Boyer 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for reducing probabilities of collisions between humans and automated machines operating within a workplace
    Patent number: 10607489
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reducing probabilities of collisions between humans and automated machines operating within a workplace are disclosed. An apparatus includes a collision probability determiner to determine a first probability of collision between an automated machine and a wearable safety vest. The apparatus further includes a safety manager to determine whether the first probability of collision exceeds a probability of collision threshold. The apparatus further includes a control signal generator to generate a first control signal in response to the safety manager determining that the first probability of collision exceeds the probability of collision threshold. The first control signal is to be transmitted to the automated machine to adjust an operation of the automated machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Roland N. Freeman, Mark James Boyer, David Wayne Nelson, Robert John Rencher, Brandon Edward Wickline
  • Method and system for automated data collection and part validation
    Patent number: 10371646
    Abstract: An inspection system comprises a crane system, a six axis, one hundred and fifty degree articulating robotic arm, a laser inspection system, and a communications system. The robotic arm is connected to a base of the crane system. The laser inspection system is connected to the robotic arm. The communications system is configured to send and receive instructions for the crane system, the robotic arm, and the laser inspection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Mark James Boyer
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING PROBABILITIES OF COLLISIONS BETWEEN HUMANS AND AUTOMATED MACHINES OPERATING WITHIN A WORKPLACE
    Publication number: 20190043361
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reducing probabilities of collisions between humans and automated machines operating within a workplace are disclosed. An apparatus includes a collision probability determiner to determine a first probability of collision between an automated machine and a wearable safety vest. The apparatus further includes a safety manager to determine whether the first probability of collision exceeds a probability of collision threshold. The apparatus further includes a control signal generator to generate a first control signal in response to the safety manager determining that the first probability of collision exceeds the probability of collision threshold. The first control signal is to be transmitted to the automated machine to adjust an operation of the automated machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Roland N. Freeman, Mark James Boyer, David Wayne Nelson, Robert John Rencher, Brandon Edward Wickline
  • Method and System for Automated Data Collection and Part Validation
    Publication number: 20180080882
    Abstract: An inspection system comprises a crane system, a six axis, one hundred and fifty degree articulating robotic arm, a laser inspection system, and a communications system. The robotic arm is connected to a base of the crane system. The laser inspection system is connected to the robotic arm. The communications system is configured to send and receive instructions for the crane system, the robotic arm, and the laser inspection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventor: Mark James Boyer
  • Methods and systems for managing automated identification technologies information
    Patent number: 9047332
    Abstract: Computer-readable storage media and methods are described in relation to management, control, and distribution of automated identification technology (AIT) information and data associated with sensors and tags utilized for asset identification and tracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Mark James Boyer, Vivienne S. Janssen
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING AUTOMATED IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20130275450
    Abstract: Computer-readable storage media and methods are described in relation to management, control, and distribution of automated identification technology (AIT) information and data associated with sensors and tags utilized for asset identification and tracking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Mark James Boyer, Vivienne S. Janssen
  • Methods and systems for managing automated identification technologies information
    Patent number: 8463888
    Abstract: Computer-readable storage media and methods are described in relation to management, control, and distribution of automated identification technology (AIT) information and data associated with sensors and tags utilized for asset identification and tracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Mark James Boyer, Vivienne S. Janssen