Patents by Inventor Michael J. Martin

Michael J. Martin 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).

  • Magnetically sensed user interface devices
    Patent number: 9423894
    Abstract: A user interface device including a floating actuator sub-assembly and a base assembly flexibly coupled to the floating actuator assembly is disclosed. The floating actuator assembly may include a magnet array assembly with a plurality of magnets fixed relative to each other. The user interface device may further include a deformable actuator sub-assembly, which may include a magnet array assembly with a plurality of magnets in a movable configuration relative to each other. A base assembly may include multi-axis magnetic sensors corresponding to the magnets in the magnet arrays to sense position of motion of the magnets during user displacements and/or deformation of actuator elements of the user interface device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: SEESAW, INC.
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Austin Rutledge, Loni M. Canepa, Alexander L. Warren, Michael E. Turgeon, Ray Merewether, Michael J. Martin
  • Sondes and methods for use with buried line locator systems
    Patent number: 9411066
    Abstract: Sondes and sonde arrays for use with portable buried object locating systems are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: SEESCAN, INC.
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Michael J. Martin, Anthony L. Coduti
  • GRADIENT ANTENNA COILS AND ARRAYS FOR USE IN LOCATING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20160141766
    Abstract: Buried object locators including an omnidirectional antenna array and a gradient array are disclosed. A locator display may include information associated with a buried object based on both omnidirectional antenna array signals and gradient antenna array signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: SEESCAN, INC.
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Ray Merewether, Michael J. Martin, Ryan B. Levin
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EMERGENCY CALL MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20160088455
    Abstract: A system and method for generating and transmitting emergency messages and for maintaining real-time emergency communications sessions between users and emergency dispatch centers. A system receives data transmitted from a user device and constructs an emergency message related to a specific type of emergency scenario as well as the location, meta-data and background information of the user. The generated emergency message is transmitted via a communications network and delivered to an appropriate emergency dispatch center. The method enables the user to deliver a detailed request for help regardless of his or her location or, in another instance, delivers the basic emergency response related information for the user. The generated emergency message is universally compatible with emergency communications center infrastructure so long as the communications centers possess basic voice call equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: 14856818 Bozik, Nicholas Horelik, Michael J. Martin, Anil Mehta
  • UTILITY LOCATOR APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20160003961
    Abstract: Man-portable locator systems for locating buried or otherwise inaccessible pipes, conduits, cables, wires and inserted transmitters using detector arrays and stochastic signal processing and similar techniques to analyze and display multiple target objects at differing frequencies in a layered user interface (UI) are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Michael J. Martin, Ray Merewether, Paul G. Stuart
  • Pipe inspection system with selective image capture
    Patent number: 9134255
    Abstract: Various pipe inspection systems include a camera head operatively connected to the distal end of a push-cable. Images may be automatically captured at predetermined distances of travel, or may be automatically captured based on the output signals from the auto-focus, auto-exposure and/or auto-white balance engines indicating, for example, that the camera motion within the pipe is substantially zero. Images may be captured in an automatic mode at predetermined intervals as the camera head travels within the pipe or in an override mode initiated by operator command. The system may include a data transmission circuit that transmits data between a plurality of nodes at a frequency that does not substantially interfere with a normal base band video transmission frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: SEESCAN, INC.
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Michael J. Martin, Ray Merewether, Stephanie M. Bench, Tran Nguyen
  • Tractor-implement control system and method
    Patent number: 9119348
    Abstract: An implement is coupled to and pulled by a tractor. The tractor includes ground engaging drive wheels driven by an engine, an operator movable speed command device, and a tractor controller having automatic and manual speed control modes. The implement has an implement control unit coupled to the tractor controller. The implement control unit transmits an implement speed request signal to the tractor controller. The tractor controller controls tractor motion in response to operation of the speed command device and the implement speed request signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael J. Martin, Timothy J. Kilworth, Peter Muench, Benjamin Neermann, Bruce C. Newendorp
  • Tractor-implement control system method
    Patent number: 9089095
    Abstract: A tractor includes an electronic tractor controller. A baler includes an electronic baler controller. The baler controller submits a halt signal to the tractor controller when a bale size is equal to or exceeds a first predetermined size. The baler controller generates a tractor halt signal in response to certain conditions of the baler system and the tractor controller preventing tractor motion in response to the halt signal. When the baler controller is generating the halt signal, tractor motion is enabled if the operator commands the tractor to move by manipulating the command device, and within a certain time period of said command being issued, the baler controller generates a tractor motion enabling signal in response a status of the baler system. When the baler controller is generating the halt signal, tractor motion is enabled if the operator moves the tractor command device in a special manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael J. Martin, Travis J. Davis, Bruce C. Newendorp, Timothy J. Kilworth, Peter Muench, Benjamin Neermann
  • DEFORMABLE USER INTERFACE DEVICES, APPARATUS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20150009127
    Abstract: User interface devices using magnetic sensing to provide output signals associated with motion and/or deformation of an actuator element of the interface devices are described. The output signals may be provided to an electronic computing system to provide commands, controls, and/or other data or information. In one embodiment, a user interface device may include a plurality of permanent magnets and a plurality of multi-axis magnetic sensors to generate motion and/or deformation signals to be provided to a processing element to generate the output signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: SEESCAN, INC.
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Michael J. Martin, Ray Merewether, Loni Canepa, Austin Rutledge, Alexander L. Warren, Amos H. Jessup, George L. Jemmott
  • VIRTUAL TERMINAL DISPLAY FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140325419
    Abstract: A system and method for displaying data associated with an embedded system is provided that may include a vehicle data bus, an electronic control unit, and a display unit. The display unit may be configured to render a graphical user interface for the electronic control unit. Data may be exchanged between the electronic control unit and the display unit via the vehicle data bus in partial compliance with a virtual terminal protocol, where full compliance with the virtual terminal protocol requires that the graphical user interface rendered by the display unit be defined and controlled by the electronic control unit. Contrary to the requirement of full compliance with the virtual terminal protocol, the graphical user interface in the display unit may be defined and controlled by the display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Wayne A. Andersen, Michael J. Martin, Steven R. Procuniar, David C. Smart, Michael A. Waldo
  • OMNI-INDUCER TRANSMITTING DEVICES AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20140266213
    Abstract: Omnidirectional electromagnetic signal inducer (omni-inducer) devices are disclosed. The omni-inducer device may include a housing, which may include a conductive base for coupling signals to ground, and an omnidirectional antenna node including a plurality of antenna coil assemblies, where the node may be disposed on or within the housing. The omni-inducer device may further include one or more transmitter modules for generating ones of a plurality of output signals, which may be generated at ones of a plurality of different frequencies, and one or more control circuits configured to control the transmitters and/or other circuits to selectively switch the ones of the plurality of output signals between ones of the plurality of antenna coil assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SEESCAN, INC.
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Ray Merewether, Jan Soukup, Michael J. Martin
  • Adaptive multichannel locator system for multiple proximity detection
    Patent number: 8773133
    Abstract: Man-portable locator systems for locating buried or otherwise inaccessible pipes, conduits, cables, wires and inserted transmitters using detector arrays and stochastic signal processing and similar techniques to analyze and display multiple target objects at differing frequencies in a layered user interface (UI) are described. In one embodiment, the locator UI may be adapted to present a target plurality sorted by proximity of target conductor to the locator operator together with other useful information specifying the multiple objects, frequencies and changes in the subterranean landscape by means of a useful combination of graphical, numeric and acoustic representations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Seesean, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Michael J. Martin, Ray Merewether, Paul G. Stuart
  • Automated positioning of printed images
    Patent number: 8767220
    Abstract: A method of calibrating a printing system for positioning at least one printed image, the printing system includes a first image bearing surface, the method includes: a) forming a background pattern and at least three fiducials on the first image bearing surface, wherein the background pattern is larger than a first printed image and the at least three fiducials are within an area formed by the first printed image; b) transferring a portion of the first printed image to a second image bearing surface; c) measuring a first residual image on the first image bearing surface, wherein the first residual image is a portion of the background pattern and the at least three fiducials remaining on the first image bearing surface after the step of transferring; and, d) calculating at least one calibration parameter for the printing system based on the measuring of the first residual image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan B. Hunter, Andrew James Bonacci, David Mark Kerxhalli, Brian R. Conrow, Michael J. Martin
  • OMNI-INDUCER TRANSMITTING DEVICES AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20140159729
    Abstract: Omnidirectional electromagnetic signal inducer (omni-inducer) devices are disclosed. The omni-inducer device may include a housing, which may include a conductive base for coupling signals to ground, and an omnidirectional antenna node including a plurality of antenna coil assemblies, where the node may be disposed on or within the housing. The omni-inducer device may further include one or more transmitter modules for generating ones of a plurality of output signals, which may be generated at ones of a plurality of different frequencies, and one or more control circuits configured to control the transmitters and/or other circuits to selectively switch the ones of the plurality of output signals between ones of the plurality of antenna coil assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Ray Merewether, Jan Soukup, Michael J. Martin
  • Methods and compositions for administration of oxybutynin
    Patent number: 8748488
    Abstract: Administration of Oxybutynin directly to a patient's lungs for treating urinary incontinence, respiratory disease or IBD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Microdose Therapeutx, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Martin, Alan B. Watts, Robert Cook
  • GRADIENT ANTENNA COILS AND ARRAYS FOR USE IN LOCATING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20140139223
    Abstract: Buried object locators including an omnidirectional antenna array and a gradient array are disclosed. A locator display may include information associated with a buried object based on both omnidirectional antenna array signals and gradient antenna array signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Ray Merewether, Michael J. Martin, Ryan B. Levin
  • QUAD-GRADIENT COILS FOR USE IN LOCATING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20140132270
    Abstract: Buried object locators including an omnidirectional antenna array and a quad gradient array are disclosed. A locator display may include information associated with a buried object based on both omnidirectional antenna array signals and quad gradient antenna array signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Ray Merewether, Michael J. Martin, Ryan B. Levin
  • TRACTOR-IMPLEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140058637
    Abstract: A tractor includes an electronic tractor controller. A baler includes an electronic baler controller. The baler controller submits a halt signal to the tractor controller when a bale size is equal to or exceeds a first predetermined size. The baler controller generates a tractor halt signal in response to certain conditions of the baler system and the tractor controller preventing tractor motion in response to the halt signal. When the baler controller is generating the halt signal, tractor motion is enabled if the operator commands the tractor to move by manipulating the command device, and within a certain time period of said command being issued, the baler controller generates a tractor motion enabling signal in response a status of the baler system. When the baler controller is generating the halt signal, tractor motion is enabled if the operator moves the tractor command device in a special manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Michael J. MARTIN, Travis J. DAVIS, Bruce C. NEWENDORP, Timothy J. KILWORTH, Peter MUENCH, Benjamin NEERMANN
  • Locator and transmitter calibration system
    Patent number: 8635043
    Abstract: A framework encloses a stepper motor, mounting structure, and circuitry for use in calibrating the responses of utility locators or the precise frequency outputs of locating transmitters, and associated tilt, directional, angle, and gradient sensors. The framework contains two Helmholtz or similar field windings embedded in its sides to achieve maximum accuracy in calibration of locating instruments, such that a locator may be precisely situated within the uniform field of the windings for calibration measurement or testing. Calibration and testing may be done manually or by automated means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: SeeScan, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Michael J. Martin, Anthony L. Coduti
  • Method for simultaneously determining a plurality of different locations of the buried objects and simultaneously indicating the different locations to a user
    Patent number: 8564295
    Abstract: At least one antenna array including three mutually orthogonal antennas each sharing a common center point senses an electromagnetic signal emitted by a buried object such as a utility line, pipe or sonde. A circuit at least partially mounted in a housing is connected to the array and determines a location of the buried object by measuring signal strength and field angles in three dimensions without having to align the antenna array relative to the buried object while eliminating nulls and false peaks. A graphical user interface (GUI) has user-friendly icons, symbols, menus, numbers and graphical and auditory representation of signal strength. A plurality of different underground objects can be simultaneously detected and their different locations can be simultaneously indicated to a user via audible sounds and/or visual images on a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Seescan, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Olsson, Jeffrey A. Prsha, Dawn E. Shaffer, Ray Merewether, Michael J. Martin, Bradley D. Barnicoat, David A. Cox, Thomas R. Kolb