Patents by Inventor Michael L. Baird
Michael L. Baird 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: 20170140581Abstract: A method and system for conducting a vehicle service comprises the steps of receiving signals representative of vehicle parameters, accessing data and/or software necessary for performing the vehicle service from at least one remote computer over a data transmission network, and performing signal processing related to the vehicle service based on the signals representative of the vehicle parameters and the accessed data and/or software. Since the data and/or software necessary for conducting the vehicle diagnostic analysis is distributed in different systems that are connected via a data communication network, an automotive service system can minimize the size of software stored locally and can access most of the information and/or algorithm required for conducting the vehicle diagnostic analysis from a remote system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Steven W. ROGERS, George M. GILL, Jean DE BELLEFEUILLE, Mike KLING, Michael L. BAIRD
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Patent number: 9577866Abstract: A method and system for conducting a vehicle service comprises the steps of receiving signals representative of vehicle parameters, accessing data and/or software necessary for performing the vehicle service from at least one remote computer over a data transmission network, and performing signal processing related to the vehicle service based on the signals representative of the vehicle parameters and the accessed data and/or software. Since the data and/or software necessary for conducting the vehicle diagnostic analysis is distributed in different systems that are connected via a data communication network, an automotive service system can minimize the size of software stored locally and can access most of the information and/or algorithm required for conducting the vehicle diagnostic analysis from a remote system.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: SNAP-ON INCORPORATEDInventors: Steven W. Rogers, George M. Gill, Jean De Bellefeuille, Mike Kling, Michael L. Baird
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Publication number: 20150298006Abstract: A system and method for developing an avatar personalized from a user's own DNA, where the avatar can borrow or include additional traits from other avatars. The avatar may be used in a variety of platforms, including games, profiles, etc. An avatar may be created from the DNA of others, such as a celebrity avatar. Examples of traits derived from a helix profile include, but are not limited to: Strength, Speed, Health, and Activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: David Silver, Michael L. Baird, Richard Chmelo, Russ Lamkin, Megan Gossard, Joe Kromer
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Publication number: 20110153151Abstract: A method and system for conducting a vehicle service comprises the steps of receiving signals representative of vehicle parameters, accessing data and/or software necessary for performing the vehicle service from at least one remote computer over a data transmission network, and performing signal processing related to the vehicle service based on the signals representative of the vehicle parameters and the accessed data and/or software. Since the data and/or software necessary for conducting the vehicle diagnostic analysis is distributed in different systems that are connected via a data communication network, an automotive service system can minimize the size of software stored locally and can access most of the information and/or algorithm required for conducting the vehicle diagnostic analysis from a remote system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: SNAP-ON INCORPORATEDInventors: Steven W. ROGERS, George M. Gill, Jean De Bellefeuille, Mike Kling, Michael L. Baird
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Patent number: 7917259Abstract: A method and system for conducting a vehicle service comprises the steps of receiving signals representative of vehicle parameters, accessing data and/or software necessary for performing the vehicle service from at least one remote computer over a data transmission network, and performing signal processing related to the vehicle service based on the signals representative of the vehicle parameters and the accessed data and/or software. Since the data and/or software necessary for conducting the vehicle diagnostic analysis is distributed in different systems that are connected via a data communication network, an automotive service system can minimize the size of software stored locally and can access most of the information and/or algorithm required for conducting the vehicle diagnostic analysis from a remote system.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2004Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Snap-On Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven W. Rogers, George M. Gill, Jean De Bellefeuille, Mike Kling, Michael L. Baird
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Patent number: 6859699Abstract: A network-based method and system for distributing data, such as service data for various types of service processes and models, including software applications, specifications, user's manuals, or parameters, etc, over a data transmission network. A remote service provider maintains a database of the data. The database is updated frequently. The remote service provider maintains a website for authorized users to access the data. Authorized users can access and download desired data by connecting to the remote service provider via the data transmission network. Certain approaches are used to verify a user's identity. In one aspect, a combination of a product code that is specific to a system and a license/activation code that is generated based on the product code is verified. Unless a proper combination exists, the downloaded data cannot be properly accessed. The remote service provider also allows users to purchase a license to access the data online.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2002Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Snap-On IncorporatedInventors: Anthony Carroll, Brian McAuliffe, Joe Gibbs, Brian O'Sullivan, Michael J. Kling, III, George M. Gill, Michael L. Baird, Jean deBelleuille, Steven W. Rogers
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Patent number: 6564128Abstract: A computerized automotive service equipment system is adapted to access remotely located computer systems to retrieve or exchange data and/or software applications, or to undergo live or real-time and two-way interaction. The system and its components are dynamic with respect to both function and data, and can be easily updated or otherwise altered. The system of the present invention utilizes World Wide Web technology, which enables the use of universal and widely compatible programming tools and techniques for efficient and fast system development.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2002Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Snap-On Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Baird, Jean de Belleuille, George M. Gill, Michael J. Kling, III, Steven W. Rogers
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Patent number: 6560516Abstract: A method for conducting a vehicle diagnostic analysis comprises the machine-implemented steps of executing a software application for conducting the vehicle diagnostic analysis, receiving signals representative of parameters of a vehicle, accessing a software object over a data transmission network, the software object containing information necessary for conducting the vehicle diagnostic analysis, and determining a vehicle diagnostic state based on the signals representative of the parameters of the vehicle and the information contained in the software object. Since the information necessary for conducting the vehicle diagnostic analysis is distributed in different systems that are connected with a data communication network, an automotive service system can minimize the size of software stored locally and can access most of the information and/or algorithm required for conducting the vehicle diagnostic analysis from a remote system.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2002Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Snap-On Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Baird, Jean de Belleuille, George M. Gill, Michael J. Kling, III, Steven W. Rogers
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Publication number: 20020143446Abstract: A computerized automotive service equipment system is adapted to access remotely located computer systems to retrieve or exchange data and/or software applications, or to undergo live or real-time and two-way interaction. The system and its components are dynamic with respect to both function and data, and can be easily updated or otherwise altered. The system of the present invention utilizes World Wide Web technology, which enables the use of universal and widely compatible programming tools and techniques for efficient and fast system development.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2002Publication date: October 3, 2002Applicant: SNAP-ON Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven W. Rogers, George M. Gill, Jean de Belleuille, Michael J. Kling, Michael L. Baird
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Patent number: 6405111Abstract: A computerized automotive service equipment system is adapted to access remotely located computer systems to retrieve or exchange data and/or software applications, or to undergo live or real-time and two-way interaction. The system and its components are dynamic with respect to both function and data, and can be easily updated or otherwise altered. The system of the present invention utilizes World Wide Web technology, which enables the use of universal and widely compatible programming tools and techniques for efficient and fast system development.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1997Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Snap-On Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven W Rogers, George M. Gill, Jean de Belleuille, Michael J. Kling, III, Michael L. Baird
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Patent number: 5054918Abstract: A structured light scanning system observes, interprets and provides structural feature size, position and movement data in automotive service equipment applications where such feature characteristics must be determined either preliminary to or ultimately for measurement of quantities affecting automotive performance, such as tire/rim assembly balance, runout and alignment or brake surface planarity and smoothness.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1990Date of Patent: October 8, 1991Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Elizabeth A. Downing, Steven W. Rogers, Raymond Titsworth, Donald J. Christian, Michael L. Baird