Patents by Inventor Michael C. MacDonald

Michael C. MacDonald 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: 20230255592
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for ultrasound imaging probe power management. In one embodiment, a power management system for an ultrasound imaging system includes a wireless charger and a mount configured to couple to a probe holder of the ultrasound imaging system. The probe may seat against the wireless charger for charging of a power source of the probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Lu Jin, Qiang Yao, Dae Young Kim, Bo Dan, Michael C. Macdonald, Robert A. Meurer, Todd E. Schueneman, Ross Christopher Stalter
  • Patent number: 5467271
    Abstract: A mapping and analysis system generates agricultural maps and analyzes the agricultural maps to match farm inputs of a farming field to current soil and vegetation characteristics to optimize the productivity of the farming field. The mapping and analysis system includes an air-based device for generating spectral image data related to at least one of vegetation stress and soil characteristics for a portion of the farming field. A position device generates position data related to the position of said air-based device with respect to said portion of the farming field. A georeferencing device synchronizes said position data with said spectral image data to generate georeferenced spectral image data. A database is generated using the georeferenced data to monitor and analyze the farming field for a growing season to improve productivity thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Assignee: TRW, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Abel, Michael C. MacDonald, Peter S. Wang