Patents by Inventor Michael A. Thompson

Michael A. Thompson 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: 20220379858
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a vehicle may include receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors, the sensor data including vehicle parameter information for the vehicle; using the sensor data to determine a vehicle state for a vehicle negotiating a corner, wherein the vehicle state comprises information regarding a magnitude of an effective understeer gradient for the vehicle; computing a yaw moment required to correct the effective understeer gradient based on the magnitude of the effective understeer gradient; and applying a brake torque to a single wheel of the vehicle, wherein an amount of brake torque applied is sufficient to lock up the single wheel to create a yaw moment on the vehicle to achieve the computed yaw moment required to correct the effective understeer gradient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: YAN MING JONATHAN GOH, JOHN SUBOSITS, MICHAEL THOMPSON, ALEXANDER R. GREEN, AVINASH BALACHANDRAN
  • Publication number: 20220379895
    Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to skid recovery for a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method for controlling a vehicle during skid includes obtaining data indicating a skid condition of the vehicle, determining whether the skid condition can be corrected by counter-steering, and executing an intervention when the skid condition cannot be corrected by counter-steering, the intervention including inducing slippage in front wheels of the vehicle to change a direction and/or magnitude of lateral forces at the front wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Yan Ming Jonathan Goh, John Subosits, Michael Thompson, Alexander R. Green, Avinash Balachandran, Hanh Nguyen
  • Patent number: 11506250
    Abstract: Systems and methods of controlling a clutch in a vehicle are provided. With the goal of enabling autonomous/assisted control of the clutch by an electronic control unit while preserving the familiar mechanical feeling at the clutch pedal that driving enthusiasts prefer, embodiments of the disclosed technology use a shuttle valve to blend control of clutch engagement between a driver and an ECU. In these embodiments, a clutch pedal in the vehicle may be mechanically connected to a piston in a first hydraulic cylinder (just like in a traditional mechanical/hydraulic clutch actuation system), and an ECU may actuate a second hydraulic cylinder. Accordingly, a shuttle valve may be used to route the fluid coming from the cylinder with the greater pressure (i.e. the driver actuated cylinder or the ECU actuated cylinder), to a third hydraulic cylinder which adjusts engagement of a clutch by a mechanical linkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander R. Green, Michael Thompson, Yan Ming Jonathan Goh, John Subosits, Avinash Balachandran
  • Patent number: 11507283
    Abstract: A data storage manager may manage storage locations for blocks of a storage volume. The blocks of the storage volume may be assigned to a logical volume exposed to a computing instance supported by a host. Furthermore, the data storage manager may also generate and maintain a set of rules that specify the locations of blocks of the storage volume, and provides the set of rules to the host. The set of rules may be included in a data structure enabling the host to access the blocks based at least in part on the information included in the set of rules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Stephen Olson, Christopher Magee Greenwood, Anthony Nicholas Liguori, James Michael Thompson, Surya Prakash Dhoolam, Marc John Brooker, Danny Wei
  • Publication number: 20220354451
    Abstract: The present description relates generally to methods and systems for wireless communication between a digital (e.g., electronic) stethoscope and other electronic devices (e.g., computing and listening devices). In one example, a method comprises operating an electronic stethoscope in one of an internal digital mode and a wireless digital mode based on a detected user action. In this way, the electronic stethoscope may be quickly adjusted between projecting sound via integrated speakers and transmitting sound to an external electronic device, enabling efficient remote monitoring of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Subramaniam Venkatraman, Dan Freschl, Connor Landgraf, Michael Thompson, Niladri Bora
  • Patent number: 11492972
    Abstract: An annular fluid flow control or metering device comprises: first and second annular plates disposed in an annular flow path, the first annular plate and second annular plates being made of different first and second materials, the first annular plate having a lower first coefficient of thermal expansion than a second coefficient of thermal expansion of the second annular plate, the first annular plate abutting or in contact with the second annular plate, the first annular plate including at least one first metering aperture, and the second annular plate being more thermally responsive than the first annular plate wherein the second annular plate being configured to radially grow and shrink to at least partly obstruct the at least one first metering aperture for metering or controlling a flow of fluid through the at least one first metering aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Craig Alan Gonyou, Robert Proctor, Christopher Michael Thompson, Scott Alan Schimmels, Steven Douglas Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220352099
    Abstract: Devices and methods for physical chip security are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, a security module is secured to a board to restrict physical access to an integrated circuit mounted on the security module and provides one or more contacts enabling data access to the integrated circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Ryan Albright, William Andrew Mecham, Michael Thompson, Aaron Richard Carkin, William Ryan Weese, Benjamin Goska
  • Patent number: 11481878
    Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and techniques for detecting and/or reconstructing objects depicted in digital image data within a three-dimensional space are disclosed. The concepts utilize internal features for detection and reconstruction, avoiding reliance on information derived from location of edges. The inventive concepts provide an improvement over conventional techniques since objects may be detected and/or reconstructed even when edges are obscured or not depicted in the digital image data. In one aspect, detecting a document depicted in a digital image includes: detecting a plurality of identifying features of the document, wherein the plurality of identifying features are located internally with respect to the object; projecting a location of one or more edges of the document based at least in part on the plurality of identifying features; and outputting the projected location of the one or more edges of the document to a display of a computer, and/or a memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: KOFAX, INC.
    Inventors: Jiyong Ma, Stephen Michael Thompson, Jan W. Amtrup
  • Patent number: 11479241
    Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to stabilizing a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method for stabilizing a vehicle with a drivetrain having a clutch includes obtaining data indicating one or more aspects of a turning condition of the vehicle, detecting that a hazard state exists based on a comparison of one or more parameters of the turning condition against one or more predetermined thresholds, and executing a clutch kick in response to detecting the hazard state. The clutch kick includes disengaging the clutch and rapidly reengaging the clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Toyota Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: John Subosits, Yan Ming Jonathan Goh, Michael Thompson, Alexander R. Green, Avinash Balachandran
  • Publication number: 20220338364
    Abstract: Configurations for interface panels are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, an interface panel includes removable receptacles to provide communication to rack components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Ryan Albright, Benjamin Goska, Aaron Richard Carkin, William Ryan Weese, William Andrew Mecham, Michael Thompson
  • Patent number: 11474842
    Abstract: Application generation and integration application generation methods are disclosed. An application generation function includes automatically providing a set of software artifacts to an application developer that may be used as an aid to providing an application with augmented capabilities for an end-user. The augmented capabilities configured to adhere to certain rules regarding certification criteria and requirements of a multi-tenant cloud infrastructure. Generated applications and plug-in capabilities may further be required to meet certification criteria applicable to an application store hosted within a cloud infrastructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: ServiceNow, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant Hulbert, Michael Thompson
  • Publication number: 20220314969
    Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to stabilizing a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method for stabilizing a vehicle with a drivetrain having a clutch includes obtaining data indicating one or more aspects of a turning condition of the vehicle, detecting that a hazard state exists based on a comparison of one or more parameters of the turning condition against one or more predetermined thresholds, and executing a clutch kick in response to detecting the hazard state. The clutch kick includes disengaging the clutch and rapidly reengaging the clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: John Subosits, Yan Ming Jonathan Goh, Michael Thompson, Alexander R. Green, Avinash Balachandran
  • Patent number: 11458872
    Abstract: An operator station is provided for a work vehicle cab. The operator station includes a base frame; an operator chair including a chair frame; and a chair arm. A chair arm adjustment mechanism includes a mounting post and the chair frame; a clamp configured to fit about the mounting post; a tie rod; and a lever. The lever is movable into a first pivotal position to move the tie rod to substantially disengage the clamp surface from the post surface, and the lever is movable into a second pivotal position to move the tie rod to substantially engage the clamp surface on the post surface. When the clamp surface is disengaged, the chair arm body is movable along the post axis, and when the clamp surface is engaged with the post surface, the chair arm body, at least in part, is fixed along the post axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory O. McConoughey, Michael Thompson, Brian M. Huenink
  • Publication number: 20220306059
    Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to emergency lateral maneuvers using brake-induced tire sliding. In one embodiment, a method includes determining a vehicle state for a vehicle according to sensor data about a surrounding environment. The method includes computing, using the sensor data and the vehicle state, lateral accelerations that are yaw-free for the vehicle. The method includes, in response to detecting that the vehicle state is associated with an emergency event, selecting a maneuver from the lateral accelerations. The method includes controlling the vehicle according to the maneuver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Yan Ming Jonathan Goh, John Subosits, Michael Thompson, Alexander R. Green, Avinash Balachandran
  • Publication number: 20220306064
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling one or more brakes of the vehicle. The system may include a processor and a memory in communication with the processor with a brake control module. The brake control module includes instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to control the one or more brakes of the vehicle when the vehicle is in a first mode using a brake-by-wire system. When the vehicle is in a second mode, control the brake-by-wire system such that the one or more brakes of the vehicle are controlled using a mechanical braking system and the brake-by-wire system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Yan Ming Jonathan Goh, Alexander R. Green, Michael Thompson, Kazunori Nimura
  • Publication number: 20220302691
    Abstract: A distribution cabling tape system comprises a resilient polymeric base sheet having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first major surface being substantially continuous across a side to side width, an adhesive layer disposed on the first major surface, the adhesive layer capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt surface, and first and second spacer layers arranged in a spaced apart configuration on the adhesive layer to form a continuous lengthwise channel configured to receive at least a portion of at least one distribution cable, each of the first and second spacer layers comprising a second adhesive layer disposed thereon, the second adhesive capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Victor Julian Borer, David Montalion Dupuis, Cary Alan Kipke, John Patrick Lammers, Donald Kent Larson, Zachary Michael Thompson
  • Publication number: 20220298963
    Abstract: A generator set system includes an engine and an alternator. Control panels and switchboards for operating the generator set system are integrated into a frame/enclosure that is positioned around/above the alternator. The panels and switchboards are positioned on the sides of the enclosure to allow user access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar (NI) Limited
    Inventors: Eric MUSICK, Andrew GRAHAM, Michael THOMPSON, Lee FERGUSON
  • Publication number: 20220280188
    Abstract: A microdevice includes a body having longitudinally spaced proximal and distal device ends and a guidewire extending proximally from the proximal device end. An anchoring apparatus includes an anchor having longitudinally spaced proximal and distal anchor ends. The anchoring apparatus is selectively expandable between a collapsed insertion condition and an expanded anchoring condition within the body tissue. A retrieval apparatus for selectively retrieving the medical microdevice and its associated anchoring apparatus from a target implantation site of a body tissue is described. The retrieval apparatus includes a stylet having proximal and distal stylet ends longitudinally separated by a stylet lumen configured to selectively accept the guidewire. A retrieval sheath has proximal and distal sheath ends longitudinally separated by a sheath lumen. The sheath lumen is configured to selectively and concurrently laterally surround the microdevice and the stylet therewithin for removal from the body tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Sharath Krishna Bhagavatula, Kunj Bhaveshkumar Upadhayaya, Alex Andrew Lammers, Oliver Jonas, Devon Michael Thompson
  • Publication number: 20220280114
    Abstract: An anchoring apparatus for a medical microdevice and a method of selectively maintaining the medical microdevice in a predetermined position within a body tissue are provided. The medical microdevice includes a body having longitudinally spaced proximal and distal device ends and a guidewire extending proximally from the proximal device end. The anchoring apparatus includes a selectively expandable anchor having longitudinally spaced proximal and distal anchor ends. A selected one of the proximal and distal anchor ends is connected to the distal or proximal device end, respectively. The anchor self-expands from a collapsed insertion condition to an expanded anchoring condition after insertion into a body tissue to resist post-implantation motion of the microdevice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Sharath Krishna Bhagavatula, Kunj Bhaveshkumar Upadhayaya, Alex Andrew Lammers, Oliver Jonas, Devon Michael Thompson
  • Publication number: 20220276008
    Abstract: An example apparatus is for contacting a device to change a temperature of the device. The apparatus includes a plate configured to contact the device and a channel within the plate configured to enable flow of fluid between an input port and an output port. The plate includes a thermally conductive material to conduct heat between the device and the fluid. The channel includes multiple islands arranged in series. An island among the multiple islands is arranged to receive the fluid at a first side. The island is for splitting the fluid into a first flow and a second flow and for causing the first flow and the second flow to merge at a second side of the island that is downstream of the first side of the island.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventor: Jack Michael Thompson