Patents by Inventor Michael E. Walker
Michael E. Walker 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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Patent number: 12427664Abstract: Systems and methods for human-robot communication. More particularly, some embodiments use augmented reality to facilitate communication of robot intention and teleoperation in human-robot cooperative environments. Various embodiments of the present technology provide a middleware that integrates augmented reality (AR) with novel teleoperation interfaces to increase operation effectiveness, support the user in conducting concurrent work, and decrease stress. Various embodiments provide predictive graphical interfaces such that a teleoperator controls a virtual robot surrogate, rather than directly operating the robot itself, providing the user with foresight regarding where the physical robot will end up and how it will get there. In accordance with various embodiments a user may select between two AR interfaces using such a surrogate: one focused on real-time control and one inspired by waypoint delegation.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2024Date of Patent: September 30, 2025Assignee: The Regents of the University of ColoradoInventors: Daniel Szafir, Michael E. Walker, Hooman Hedayati
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Publication number: 20240424673Abstract: Systems and methods for human-robot communication. More particularly, some embodiments use augmented reality to facilitate communication of robot intention and teleoperation in human-robot cooperative environments. Various embodiments of the present technology provide a middleware that integrates augmented reality (AR) with novel teleoperation interfaces to increase operation effectiveness, support the user in conducting concurrent work, and decrease stress. Various embodiments provide predictive graphical interfaces such that a teleoperator controls a virtual robot surrogate, rather than directly operating the robot itself, providing the user with foresight regarding where the physical robot will end up and how it will get there. In accordance with various embodiments a user may select between two AR interfaces using such a surrogate: one focused on real-time control and one inspired by waypoint delegation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporateInventors: Daniel Szafir, Michael E. Walker, Hooman Hedayati
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Patent number: 11986963Abstract: Systems and methods for human-robot communication are proved. More particularly, some embodiments use augmented reality to facilitate communication of robot intention and teleoperation in human-robot cooperative environments. Various embodiments of the present technology provide a middleware that integrates augmented reality (AR) with novel teleoperation interfaces to increase operation effectiveness, support the user in conducting concurrent work, and decrease stress. Various embodiments provide predictive graphical interfaces such that a teleoperator controls a virtual robot surrogate, rather than directly operating the robot itself, providing the user with foresight regarding where the physical robot will end up and how it will get there. In accordance with various embodiments a user may select between two AR interfaces using such a surrogate: one focused on real-time control and one inspired by waypoint delegation.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: The Regents of the University of ColoradoInventors: Daniel Szafir, Michael E. Walker, Hooman Hedayati
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Patent number: 11584208Abstract: A method for enhancing the rain and sun protection of a golf cart roof using a rain and sun shield device. The rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart is semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The device is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile (i.e. are sized to fit within the perimeter of any standard golf cart roof when in the closed position) of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: SWIC, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
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Publication number: 20210178876Abstract: A method for enhancing the rain and sun protection of a golf cart roof using a rain and sun shield device. The rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart is semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The device is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile (i.e. are sized to fit within the perimeter of any standard golf cart roof when in the closed position) of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
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Publication number: 20210094180Abstract: Systems and methods for human-robot communication are proved. More particularly, some embodiments use augmented reality to facilitate communication of robot intention and teleoperation in human-robot cooperative environments. Various embodiments of the present technology provide a middleware that integrates augmented reality (AR) with novel teleoperation interfaces to increase operation effectiveness, support the user in conducting concurrent work, and decrease stress. Various embodiments provide predictive graphical interfaces such that a teleoperator controls a virtual robot surrogate, rather than directly operating the robot itself, providing the user with foresight regarding where the physical robot will end up and how it will get there. In accordance with various embodiments a user may select between two AR interfaces using such a surrogate: one focused on real-time control and one inspired by waypoint delegation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2019Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporateInventors: Daniel Szafir, Michael E. Walker, Hooman Hedayati
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Patent number: 10953734Abstract: A method for enhancing the rain and sun protection of a golf cart roof using a rain and sun shield device. The rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart is semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The device is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile (i.e. are sized to fit within the perimeter of any standard golf cart roof when in the closed position) of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: SWIC, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
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Publication number: 20200101825Abstract: A method for enhancing the rain and sun protection of a golf cart roof using a rain and sun shield device. The rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart is semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The device is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile (i.e. are sized to fit within the perimeter of any standard golf cart roof when in the closed position) of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
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Patent number: 10525805Abstract: A method for enhancing the rain and sun protection of a golf cart roof using a rain and sun shield device. The rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart is semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The device is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: SWIC, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Jr., Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
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Publication number: 20190225062Abstract: A method for enhancing the rain and sun protection of a golf cart roof using a rain and sun shield device. The rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart is semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The idevice is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2018Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Thomas M. Seitz, JR., Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
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Publication number: 20190225061Abstract: A rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The device is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2018Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Thomas M. Seitz, JR., Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
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Patent number: 10343504Abstract: A rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The idevice is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: SWIC, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Jr., Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
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Patent number: 10160298Abstract: A rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The idevice is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: SWIC, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Jr., Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
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Patent number: 10093161Abstract: A portable, light weight sun and rain shield for golfers that fits in the umbrella pocket of a golf bag and is positioned on top of a golf cart which when opened extends beyond the width of the golf cart roof to protect the golfer from sun and rain. A nylon or fabric cover provides a shield extending from approximately 2 to 10 feet on each side of the golf cart's roof. A device that is easily opened and closed.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: SWIC, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Jr., Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
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Patent number: 5697183Abstract: A fishing rod holding device adaptable to either a fly rod, spinning rod or bait casting rod, with attachment means for use with an inflatable fisherman's flotation device. The holding device supports the rod securely in an upright position, clear of the waterline, allowing the fisherman free use of his hands to remove hooks or other tasks.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1995Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Assignee: Sound Inventions, Inc.Inventor: Michael E. Walker