Patents by Inventor Michael Franco Taveira

Michael Franco Taveira 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: 20190072985
    Abstract: Various methods for monitoring a target user by a drone include tracking the target user by the drone, detecting an object in the presence of the target user based on one or more detection criteria, determining whether the object is a potential threat to the target user based on one or more threat criteria, determining whether to notify the third party of the potential threat to the target user based on one or more notification criteria in response to determining that the object is a potential threat, notifying the third party of the potential threat to the target user in response to determining that the third party should be notified, receiving a response from the third party including a command, and performing an action based on the command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Franco Taveira, Govindarajan Krishnamurthi
  • Publication number: 20190072953
    Abstract: Various embodiments include methods, devices, and systems of transporting a payload using a robotic vehicle. Various embodiments may include determining whether a payload is securely held by the robotic vehicle, and taking a corrective action in response to determining that the payload is not securely held by the robotic vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Ankit Maheshwari, Michael Franco Taveira, Ankur Maheshwari, Shruti Agrawal
  • Publication number: 20190072954
    Abstract: Various embodiments include methods, devices, and systems of transporting a payload using a robotic vehicle. The methods may determine whether a payload has separated from the robotic vehicle and take a corrective action in response to determining that the payload is not securely held by the robotic vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Franco TAVEIRA, Ankit MAHESHWARI, Ankur MAHESHWARI, Shruti AGRAWAL
  • Publication number: 20190073912
    Abstract: Embodiments include devices and methods operating a robotic vehicle. A robotic vehicle processor may detect an object posing an imminent risk of collision with the robotic vehicle. The robotic vehicle processor may determine a classification of the detected object. The robotic vehicle processor may manage a rotation of a rotor of the robotic vehicle prior to a collision based on the classification of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel Warren MELLINGER, III, Michael Joshua SHOMIN, Travis VAN SCHOYCK, Ross Eric KESSLER, John Anthony DOUGHERTY, Jonathan Paul DAVIS, Michael Franco TAVEIRA
  • Publication number: 20190072984
    Abstract: Some embodiments include methods for customizing operation of the robotic vehicle for an operator. Such embodiments may include identifying a current operator of the robotic vehicle, configuring the robotic vehicle based on metadata associated with an operator profile for the operator, determining whether the operator has changed, and if so, identifying the new operator, deriving updated preference-based settings and performance-based settings for the new operator, and updating configurations of the robotic vehicle accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: John Anthony DOUGHERTY, Rizwan AHMED, Stephen Marc CHAVES, Aleksandr KUSHLEYEV, Paul Daniel MARTIN, Daniel Warren MELLINGER, III, Michael Joshua SHOMIN, Michael Franco TAVEIRA, Matthew Hyatt TURPIN, Travis VAN SCHOYCK
  • Publication number: 20190068962
    Abstract: Embodiments include methods performed by a processor of a robotic vehicle for detecting and responding to defects on an on-board imaging device that includes an image sensor. Various embodiments may include causing the imaging device to capture at least one image, determining whether a defect to the imaging device is detected based at least in part on the at least one captured image, and, in response to determining that a defect to the imaging device is detected, identifying an area of the image sensor corresponding to the defect and masking image data received from the identified area of the image sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Travis VAN SCHOYCK, Daniel Warren MELLINGER, III, Michael Joshua SHOMIN, Jonathan Paul DAVIS, Ross Eric KESSLER, Michael Franco TAVEIRA
  • Publication number: 20190066032
    Abstract: Various embodiments include methods, devices, and systems of securely delivering an item using a robotic vehicle and a security device that renders the item unusable without authorized removal there from or deactivation of the security device. The robotic vehicle may include a payload securing unit and a robotic vehicle processor. The payload securing unit may be configured to selectively hold the item or the security device while the item is secured to the security device. The robotic vehicle processor may be configured with processor-executable instructions to transport the item to the delivery destination while held by the payload securing unit and secured to the security device. The robotic vehicle may depart the delivery destination prior to receiving authorization to depart relating to the item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Franco TAVEIRA, Jonathan Paul DAVIS
  • Publication number: 20190068829
    Abstract: Embodiments include methods performed by a processor of a robotic vehicle for detecting and responding to obstructions to an on-board imaging device that includes an image sensor. Various embodiments may include causing the imaging device to capture at least one image, determining whether an obstruction to the imaging device is detected based at least in part on the at least one captured image, and, in response to determining that an obstruction to the imaging device is detected, identifying an area of the image sensor corresponding to the obstruction and masking image data received from the identified area of the image sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Travis Van Schoyck, Daniel Warren Mellinger, III, Michael Joshua Shomin, Jonathan Paul Davis, Ross Eric Kessler, Michael Franco Taveira, Christopher Brunner, Stephen Marc Chaves, John Anthony Dougherty, Gary McGrath
  • Publication number: 20190061939
    Abstract: Various methods for performing package deliveries by a robotic vehicle may include determining whether an individual at a package delivery location is a requester or an authorized recipient of a package to be delivered by the robotic vehicle at the package delivery location, sending a notification to the requester of the package in response to determining that the individual at the package delivery location is not the requester or an authorized recipient, and delivering the package to the individual at the package delivery location in response to receiving authorization from the requester to deliver the package to the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Shankar Anand, Ashutosh Gupta, Ankit Banaudha, Amandeep Singh Bedi, Michael Franco Taveira
  • Patent number: 10169735
    Abstract: Various embodiments enable delivering an item using an unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) in response to receiving an electronic order for an item. Order parameters may be determined based on the electronic order identifying the item and details regarding delivery of the item. UAV components may be selected for operating the UAV based on UAV parameters meeting the order parameters. UAV-compliant packaging parameters may be determined for transporting the item carried by the UAV. Selected UAV-compliant packaging may enable the UAV to meet at least some of the order parameters and the UAV parameters. Assembly of the UAV may be coordinated to include the selected UAV components and selected UAV-compliant packaging with the item therein. The selected UAV-compliant packaging may meet the determined UAV-compliant packaging parameters. The assembled UAV and packaging may be dispatched for delivering the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Benjamin Lund, Michael Franco Taveira, Lael Pearce, Marcelo Ceribelli
  • Patent number: 9940843
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for providing data from a server to a UAV, enabling the UAV to navigate with respect to areas of restricted air space (“restricted areas”). A server may receive from a UAV, a request for restricted area information based on a position of the UAV. The server may determine boundaries of a surrounding area containing the position of the UAV and a number of restricted areas. The server may transmit coordinate information to the UAV defining the restricted areas contained within the surrounding area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Rajarshi Gupta, Michael Franco Taveira
  • Publication number: 20180068570
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for providing data from a server to a UAV, enabling the UAV to navigate with respect to areas of restricted air space (“restricted areas”). A server may receive from a UAV, a request for restricted area information based on a position of the UAV. The server may determine boundaries of a surrounding area containing the position of the UAV and a number of restricted areas. The server may transmit coordinate information to the UAV defining the restricted areas contained within the surrounding area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Rajarshi Gupta, Michael Franco Taveira
  • Patent number: 9908618
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for adjusting a center of mass of a drone may include a balance track and a repositionable weight. The balance track may be configured to extend outwardly from a central region of the drone. The balance track may include a plurality of weight-balance fixation positions. The repositionable weight may be configured to be secured at any one of the plurality of weight-balance fixation positions. In various embodiments the repositionable weight may include an electronic component. Various embodiments may include a another balance track configured to extend outwardly from the central region along a second axis that is different from a first axis of the other balance track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Brad Lee Vaughn, Charles Wheeler Sweet, Vincent Kemler, Aine Mary Shivnan, Kaustubh Balkrishna Gondkar, James York Wilson, Michael Franco Taveira, Donald Hutson
  • Publication number: 20180025650
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for operating a drone consistent with an access level of the drone and/or an operator of the drone. Various embodiments may include determining, by a processor of the drone, whether the drone is registered with an agency or the operator of the drone is registered to operate the drone. In response to determining that the drone and/or the operator is registered, the drone processor may operate the drone consistent with an access level of the drone and/or operator. In response to determining that the drone and/or the operator is registered, the drone processor may restrict operations of the drone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Franco Taveira
  • Publication number: 20170300855
    Abstract: Various embodiments enable delivering an item using an unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) in response to receiving an electronic order for an item. Order parameters may be determined based on the electronic order identifying the item and details regarding delivery of the item. UAV components may be selected for operating the UAV based on UAV parameters meeting the order parameters. UAV-compliant packaging parameters may be determined for transporting the item carried by the UAV. Selected UAV-compliant packaging may enable the UAV to meet at least some of the order parameters and the UAV parameters. Assembly of the UAV may be coordinated to include the selected UAV components and selected UAV-compliant packaging with the item therein. The selected UAV-compliant packaging may meet the determined UAV-compliant packaging parameters. The assembled UAV and packaging may be dispatched for delivering the item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin Lund, Michael Franco Taveira, Lael Pearce, Marcelo Ceribelli
  • Publication number: 20170295069
    Abstract: Embodiments include devices and methods for managing network communication of an unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV). A processor of the UAV may determine an altitude of the UAV. The processor may optionally also determine a speed or vector of the UAV. Based on the determined altitude and/or speed/vector of the UAV, the processor may adjust the communication parameter of the communication link between the UAV and a communication network. The processor may transmit signals based on the adjusted communication parameter, which may reduce radio frequency interference caused by the transmissions of the UAV with the communication network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Charles Wheeler Sweet, III, Edward Harrison Teague, Michael Franco Taveira
  • Publication number: 20170243494
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for providing conditional access for a drone for accessing a restricted area. Conditional access information associated with conditional access restrictions for the restricted area may be received by the drone. The drone may compare the received conditional access information to one or more access parameters for the drone. The drone may access the restricted area based on the comparison of the received conditional access information and the access parameter. A drone may take corrective action when the received conditional access information does not permit access to the restricted area based on the access parameter for the drone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Franco Taveira
  • Patent number: 9626874
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for providing data from a server to a UAV enable the UAV to navigate with respect to areas of restricted air space (“restricted areas”). A server may receive from a UAV, a request for restricted area information based on a position of the UAV. The server may determine boundaries of a surrounding area containing the position of the UAV and a number of restricted areas. The server may transmit coordinate information to the UAV defining the restricted areas contained within the surrounding area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Rajarshi Gupta, Michael Franco Taveira
  • Patent number: 9601022
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for providing conditional access for a drone for accessing a restricted area. Conditional access information associated with conditional access restrictions for the restricted area may be received by the drone. The drone may compare the received conditional access information to one or more access parameters for the drone. The drone may access the restricted area based on the comparison of the received conditional access information and the access parameter. A drone may take corrective action when the received conditional access information does not permit access to the restricted area based on the access parameter for the drone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventor: Michael Franco Taveira
  • Publication number: 20170021915
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for adjusting a center of mass of a drone may include a balance track and a repositionable weight. The balance track may be configured to extend outwardly from a central region of the drone. The balance track may include a plurality of weight-balance fixation positions. The repositionable weight may be configured to be secured at any one of the plurality of weight-balance fixation positions. In various embodiments the repositionable weight may include an electronic component. Various embodiments may include a another balance track configured to extend outwardly from the central region along a second axis that is different from a first axis of the other balance track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Brad Lee Vaughn, Charles Wheeler Sweet, Vincent Kemler, Aine Mary Shivnan, Kaustubh Balkrishna Gondkar, James York Wilson, Michael Franco Taveira, Donald Hutson