Patents by Inventor Paul R. Blaylock
Paul R. Blaylock 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: 10962336Abstract: A system for scoring darts that includes multiple cameras placed substantially parallel to the surface of a dartboard. With a field of view extending across the board, the cameras can be configured to capture images of darts projecting outwardly from the board as they are thrown, and the system can use this image data to calculate the location of each dart, and the corresponding score. Various algorithms may be used to orient the system and calibrate the system to account for irregularities in the images captured by the cameras to accurately determine the location. Proper scoring may be achieved for a variety of dartboards with different patterns of scoring regions based on game rules and corresponding board configurations maintained by the system.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.Inventors: Herbert A. Hollinger, Jeremy W. Aldridge, Mike E. Ciholas, Justin E. Bennett, Paul R. Blaylock
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Publication number: 20200018576Abstract: A system for scoring darts that includes multiple cameras placed substantially parallel to the surface of a dartboard. With a field of view extending across the board, the cameras can be configured to capture images of darts projecting outwardly from the board as they are thrown, and the system can use this image data to calculate the location of each dart, and the corresponding score. Various algorithms may be used to orient the system and calibrate the system to account for irregularities in the images captured by the cameras to accurately determine the location. Proper scoring may be achieved for a variety of dartboards with different patterns of scoring regions based on game rules and corresponding board configurations maintained by the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: Indian Industries, Inc.Inventors: Herbert A. Hollinger, Jeremy W. Aldridge, Mike E. Ciholas, Justin E. Bennett, Paul R. Blaylock
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Patent number: 10443987Abstract: A system for scoring darts that includes multiple cameras placed substantially parallel to the surface of a dartboard. With a field of view extending across the board, the cameras can be configured to capture images of darts projecting outwardly from the board as they are thrown, and the system can use this image data to calculate the location of each dart, and the corresponding score. Various algorithms may be used to orient the system and calibrate the system to account for irregularities in the images captured by the cameras to accurately determine the location. Proper scoring may be achieved for a variety of dartboards with different patterns of scoring regions based on game rules and corresponding board configurations maintained by the system.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.Inventors: Herbert A. Hollinger, Jeremy W. Aldridge, Mike E. Ciholas, Justin E. Bennett, Paul R. Blaylock
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Publication number: 20170307341Abstract: A system for scoring darts that includes multiple cameras placed substantially parallel to the surface of a dartboard. With a field of view extending across the board, the cameras can be configured to capture images of darts projecting outwardly from the board as they are thrown, and the system can use this image data to calculate the location of each dart, and the corresponding score. Various algorithms may be used to orient the system and calibrate the system to account for irregularities in the images captured by the cameras to accurately determine the location. Proper scoring may be achieved for a variety of dartboards with different patterns of scoring regions based on game rules and corresponding board configurations maintained by the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Herbert A. Hollinger, Jeremy W. Aldridge, Mike E. Ciholas, Justin E. Bennett, Paul R. Blaylock
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Publication number: 20150312504Abstract: A system is provided for recording and timing of events, and includes: a camera system for capturing images of the events and comprising a clock; an event recorder for detecting the events and being communicatively coupled with the clock; and a data processing system capable of assigning times provided by the clock to the images captured by the camera system and events detected by the event recorder.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2014Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: Isolynx, LLCInventors: Jeremy W. Aldridge, Kirk Sigel, Douglas DeAngelis, Mike E. Ciholas, Paul R. Blaylock
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Patent number: 8289170Abstract: A system and method for detecting a proximity of a person to a machine includes a first transmitter unit carried by the person, a plurality of receiver units located on the machine at know locations, and a processing unit including data defining a first boundary around the machine. The first transmitter unit transmits a magnetic proximity signal having a predetermined signal strength and a predetermined signal frequency. Each of the plurality of receiver units is for determining a received signal strength of the received magnetic proximity signal. The processing unit: determines a location of the first transmitter unit relative to the machine based on the received signal strength of the magnetic proximity signal and the known location of the plurality of receiver units; and outputs a proximity warning signal if the location of the transmitter relative to the machine is within the first boundary around the machine.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Alliance Coal, LLCInventors: Aric Pryor, Mark Watson, Mike E. Ciholas, Justin E. Bennett, Paul R. Blaylock, Christopher J. Elpers, Evan M. Buchanan, Christopher Gander, Timothy M. DeBaillie
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Patent number: 7843348Abstract: A system for tracking personnel and equipment in hazardous environments in pre or post-accident situations includes an intrinsically safe tracking tag and an intrinsically safe reader system. The intrinsically safe tracking tag transmits identification and status information to the intrinsically safe reader system, which includes a plurality of intrinsically safe antennas and a hub cable driver. In one embodiment, antennas are located at known positions in the hazardous environment and connected via a redundant, wired-mesh topology. The wired-mesh topology also allows more flexible antenna placement than line-of-sight wireless-mesh systems. The hub cable driver provides intrinsically safe power to and communication with the antennas using communication cables, receives data signals from the antennas, and transmits the data signals to a server. The server stores the data signals in a storage device and is connected to a workstation. The workstation retrieves the stored data to track persons or equipment.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2008Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Alliance Coal, LLCInventors: Tracy L. Hayford, David Clardy, Mark Watson, Justin E. Bennett, Paul R. Blaylock, Timothy M. Debaillie, Mike E. Ciholas, Evan M. Buchanan, Christopher Elpers
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Publication number: 20090267787Abstract: A system and method for detecting a proximity of a person to a machine includes a first transmitter unit carried by the person, a plurality of receiver units located on the machine at know locations, and a processing unit including data defining a first boundary around the machine. The first transmitter unit transmits a magnetic proximity signal having a predetermined signal strength and a predetermined signal frequency. Each of the plurality of receiver units is for determining a received signal strength of the received magnetic proximity signal. The processing unit: determines a location of the first transmitter unit relative to the machine based on the received signal strength of the magnetic proximity signal and the known location of the plurality of receiver units; and outputs a proximity warning signal if the location of the transmitter relative to the machine is within the first boundary around the machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: Alliance Coal, LLCInventors: Aric Pryor, Mark Watson, Mike E. Ciholas, Justin E. Bennett, Paul R. Blaylock, Christopher J. Elpers, Evan M. Buchanan, Christopher Gander, Timothy M. DeBaillie
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Publication number: 20080266110Abstract: A system for tracking personnel and equipment in hazardous environments in pre or post-accident situations includes an intrinsically safe tracking tag and an intrinsically safe reader system. The intrinsically safe tracking tag transmits identification and status information to the intrinsically safe reader system, which includes a plurality of intrinsically safe antennas and a hub cable driver. In one embodiment, antennas are located at known positions in the hazardous environment and connected via a redundant, wired-mesh topology. The wired-mesh topology also allows more flexible antenna placement than line-of-sight wireless-mesh systems. The hub cable driver provides intrinsically safe power to and communication with the antennas using communication cables, receives data signals from the antennas, and transmits the data signals to a server. The server stores the data signals in a storage device and is connected to a workstation. The workstation retrieves the stored data to track persons or equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: ALLIANCE COAL, LLCInventors: Tracy L. Hayford, David Clardy, Mark Watson, Justin E. Bennett, Paul R. Blaylock, Timothy M. Debaillie, Mike E. Ciholas, Evan M. Buchanan, Christopher Elpers