Patents by Inventor Michael Avitabile
Michael Avitabile 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: 20260316791Abstract: A system for environmental modification of operating behaviors for an autonomous vehicle is described. The system includes a database configured to electronically store a plurality of geographic operation profiles and a processing device in communication with the database. The processing device is configured to execute instructions stored in a memory to perform operations. The operations include receiving location data for the autonomous vehicle, selecting at least one applicable geographic operation profile from the plurality of geographic operation profiles based on the location data, and modifying an operating protocol for the autonomous vehicle based on the at least one applicable geographic operation profile, wherein the operation of the autonomous vehicle is aligned with the modified operating protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2025Publication date: October 15, 2026Inventors: Akshay Pai Raikar, Garrett Madsen, Michael Avitabile, William Gray Davis, Joseph R. Fox-Rabinovitz
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Patent number: 12743095Abstract: Systems for adjusting travel patterns for autonomous vehicles are disclosed. The system includes a plurality of sensor nodes positioned on a roadway, where each sensor node is operably coupled to at least one distinct sensor node. The system also includes an autonomous vehicle (AV) computing device(s) in electronic communication with the plurality of sensor nodes. The AV computing device(s) adjusts travel patterns for an autonomous vehicle on the roadway by detecting a first sensor node of the plurality of sensor nodes and obtaining positional data for the first sensor node and each subsequent sensor node. The computing device(s) then generate a modified travel pattern for the autonomous vehicle based on positional data for each sensor node, and/or accessibility status for each sensor node. Additionally, the computing device adjusts an initial travel pattern of the autonomous vehicle on the roadway to the modified travel pattern.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2024Date of Patent: September 22, 2026Assignee: TORC ROBOTICS, INC.Inventors: Akshay Pai Raikar, Christopher Harrison, Michael Avitabile, Makarand Phatak, Joseph R. Fox-Rabinovitz
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Publication number: 20260175802Abstract: A power system for an autonomous vehicle is disclosed where the power system comprises a first power source, at least one power supply electrically coupled to the first power source, at least one overvoltage protection circuit, and a first conductive fluid subsystem. Each at least one overvoltage protection circuit is electrically coupled between one at least one power supply and the first conductive fluid subsystem. The first conductive fluid subsystem is connected to ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2024Publication date: June 25, 2026Inventors: Pablo Smith, William Gray Davis, Akshay Pai Raikar, Michael Avitabile
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Publication number: 20250341836Abstract: Systems for adjusting travel patterns for autonomous vehicles are disclosed. The system includes a plurality of sensor nodes positioned on a roadway., where each sensor node is operably coupled to at least one distinct sensor node. The system also includes an autonomous vehicle (AV) computing device(s) in electronic communication with the plurality of sensor nodes. The AV computing device(s) adjusts travel patterns for an autonomous vehicle on the roadway by detecting a first sensor node of the plurality of sensor nodes and obtaining positional data for the first sensor node and each subsequent sensor node. The computing device(s) then generate a modified travel pattern for the autonomous vehicle based on positional data for each sensor node, and/or accessibility status for each sensor node. Additionally, the computing device adjusts an initial travel pattern of the autonomous vehicle on the roadway to the modified travel pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2024Publication date: November 6, 2025Inventors: Akshay Pai Raikar, Christopher Harrison, Michael Avitabile, Makarand Phatak, Joseph R. Fox-Rabinovitz
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Publication number: 20220220697Abstract: A detection system used to alert an operator of a work machine of humans or objects dangerously close to the machine or a work tool attached to the machine. The detection system uses one or more cameras to capture images of an area surrounding the machine. The captured images are displayed on an interface electronically connected to a processor. Prior to operation, one or more zones surrounding the work tool or work machine are defined and projected on the images displayed on the interface. The processor analyzes the images captured by the cameras and determines if a characteristic of a predetermined object is within one or more of the identified zones. If the processor determines the characteristic of the predetermined object is within one of the zones, the processor will identify the object on the display and trigger a warning system to alert to the operator to take necessary precautions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Richard F. Sharp, Michael Avitabile, Ryan Chilton, Benjamin Hastings, David C. Conner
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Patent number: 11293165Abstract: A detection system used to alert an operator of a work machine of humans or objects dangerously close to the machine or a work tool attached to the machine. The detection system uses one or more cameras to capture images of an area surrounding the machine. The captured images are displayed on an interface electronically connected to a processor. Prior to operation, one or more zones surrounding the work tool or work machine are defined and projected on the images displayed on the interface. The processor analyzes the images captured by the cameras and determines if a characteristic of a predetermined object is within one or more of the identified zones. If the processor determines the characteristic of the predetermined object is within one of the zones, the processor will identify the object on the display and trigger a warning system to alert to the operator to take necessary precautions.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: The Charles Machine Works, Inc.Inventors: Richard F. Sharp, Michael Avitabile, Ryan Chilton, Benjamin Hastings, David C. Conner
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Publication number: 20190338492Abstract: A detection system used to alert an operator of a work machine of humans or objects dangerously close to the machine or a work tool attached to the machine. The detection system uses one or more cameras to capture images of an area surrounding the machine. The captured images are displayed on an interface electronically connected to a processor. Prior to operation, one or more zones surrounding the work tool or work machine are defined and projected on the images displayed on the interface. The processor analyzes the images captured by the cameras and determines if a characteristic of a predetermined object is within one or more of the identified zones. If the processor determines the characteristic of the predetermined object is within one of the zones, the processor will identify the object on the display and trigger a warning system to alert to the operator to take necessary precautions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Richard F. Sharp, Michael Avitabile, Ryan Chilton, Benjamin Hastings, David C. Conner
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Patent number: 10344450Abstract: A detection system used to alert an operator of a work machine of humans or objects dangerously close to the machine or a work tool attached to the machine. The detection system uses one or more cameras to capture images of an area surrounding the machine. The captured images are displayed on an interface electronically connected to a processor. Prior to operation, one or more zones surrounding the work tool or work machine are defined and projected on the images displayed on the interface. The processor analyzes the images captured by the cameras and determines if a characteristic of a predetermined object is within one or more of the identified zones. If the processor determines the characteristic of the predetermined object is within one of the zones, the processor will identify the object on the display and trigger a warning system to alert to the operator to take necessary precautions.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: The Charles Machine Works, Inc.Inventors: Richard F. Sharp, Michael Avitabile, Ryan Chilton, Benjamin Hastings, David C. Conner
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Publication number: 20170191243Abstract: A detection system used to alert an operator of a work machine of humans or objects dangerously close to the machine or a work tool attached to the machine. The detection system uses one or more cameras to capture images of an area surrounding the machine. The captured images are displayed on an interface electronically connected to a processor. Prior to operation, one or more zones surrounding the work tool or work machine are defined and projected on the images displayed on the interface. The processor analyzes the images captured by the cameras and determines if a characteristic of a predetermined object is within one or more of the identified zones% If the processor determines the characteristic of the predetermined object is within one of the zones, the processor will identify the object on the display and trigger a warning system to alert to the operator to take necessary precautions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Richard F. Sharp, Michael Avitabile, Ryan Chilton, Benjamin Hastings, David C. Conner