Patents by Inventor Peter Karas
Peter Karas 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: 11743629Abstract: A noise sensor is disposed adjacent a speaker within an ear cup of a hearing protection device. The speaker is disposed within a speaker housing and the noise sensor is disposed within a sensor housing, the sensor housing coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor and speaker remain adjacent one another. The noise sensor includes at least a microphone operably coupled to a printed circuit board. The sensor housing defines an axial bore such that the noise sensor can receive acoustic signals via the axial bore. The sensor housing can be coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor is sealed therebetween and receives acoustic signals via a distal end of the axial bore opposite the speaker. A calibration tool can be disposed to the axial bore via the distal end for airtight calibration of the noise sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Peter Kara, Erik Pertot, Viggo Henriksen, Tomas Brhel
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Patent number: 11618383Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes a rear backup camera at a vehicle. During a driving maneuver, the system partitions each frame of image data captured by the rear backup camera into (i) a left side image data portion, (ii) a right side image data portion and (iii) a rear image data portion. During the driving maneuver, and based at least in part on motion of the vehicle, the system (i) combines left side image data portions of multiple frames of captured image data and (ii) combines right side image data portions of multiple frames of captured image data. During the driving maneuver, the video display displays (i) video images derived from the rear image data portion, video images derived from the combined left side image data portions and the combined right side image data portions for viewing by the driver of the vehicle during the driving maneuver of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2022Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.Inventor: Peter Karas
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Publication number: 20220153194Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes a rear backup camera at a vehicle. During a driving maneuver, the system partitions each frame of image data captured by the rear backup camera into (i) a left side image data portion, (ii) a right side image data portion and (iii) a rear image data portion. During the driving maneuver, and based at least in part on motion of the vehicle, the system (i) combines left side image data portions of multiple frames of captured image data and (ii) combines right side image data portions of multiple frames of captured image data. During the driving maneuver, the video display displays (i) video images derived from the rear image data portion, video images derived from the combined left side image data portions and the combined right side image data portions for viewing by the driver of the vehicle during the driving maneuver of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventor: Peter Karas
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Publication number: 20220141571Abstract: A noise sensor is disposed adjacent a speaker within an ear cup of a hearing protection device. The speaker is disposed within a speaker housing and the noise sensor is disposed within a sensor housing, the sensor housing coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor and speaker remain adjacent one another. The noise sensor includes at least a microphone operably coupled to a printed circuit board. The sensor housing defines an axial bore such that the noise sensor can receive acoustic signals via the axial bore. The sensor housing can be coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor is sealed therebetween and receives acoustic signals via a distal end of the axial bore opposite the speaker. A calibration tool can be disposed to the axial bore via the distal end for airtight calibration of the noise sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Peter KARA, Erik PERTOT, Viggo HENRIKSEN, Tomas BRHEL
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Patent number: 11318051Abstract: Disclosed are hearing protection devices and housings for noise sensors for the same. Hearing protection devices can include an ear cup including an external casing partially defining an inner space, a noise sensor including a microphone electrically coupled to a printed circuit board, and a housing disposed in an aperture defined in the external casing. The housing can define an axial bore defining a noise sensor receiving portion and an acoustic communication portion. The inner space of the ear cup can be substantially airtight when the housing is sealably disposed at or proximate the aperture, the microphone is engaged within the noise sensor receiving portion of the housing, and the ear cup is worn securely about the wearer's ear. The noise sensor can be calibrated by removing a removable securing collar and slidably disposing a calibration tool into the axial bore without further disassembling the hearing protection device.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Peter Kara, Erik Pertot, Matthew Chen
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Patent number: 11265644Abstract: A noise sensor is disposed adjacent a speaker within an ear cup of a hearing protection device. The speaker is disposed within a speaker housing and the noise sensor is disposed within a sensor housing, the sensor housing coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor and speaker remain adjacent one another. The noise sensor includes at least a microphone operably coupled to a printed circuit board. The sensor housing defines an axial bore such that the noise sensor can receive acoustic signals via the axial bore. The sensor housing can be coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor is sealed therebetween and receives acoustic signals via a distal end of the axial bore opposite the speaker. A calibration tool can be disposed to the axial bore via the distal end for airtight calibration of the noise sensor.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Peter Kara, Erik Pertot, Viggo Henriksen, Tomas Brhel
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Patent number: 11242004Abstract: A method of generating images for display includes equipping a vehicle with a vehicular vision system that includes a rearward viewing camera, an ECU and a display. The camera captures image data as the vehicle moves forward or rearward. The ECU includes an image processor that processes multiple frames of captured image data. The ECU generates, for each frame of image data captured by the camera, a left side image portion and a right side image portion. The ECU combines the left side image portions of multiple frames of captured image data and the right side image portions of multiple frames of captured image data. The combined left side image portions and the combined right side image portions are displayed at the display for viewing by the vehicle driver during a parking maneuver of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.Inventor: Peter Karas
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Patent number: 11019420Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for containing a potentiometer within a wheel for use in an earmuff. An earmuff (for use with a headset) may comprise a housing configured to contain the internal elements of the earmuff; one or more sound producing elements located within the earmuff; a wheel at least partially exposed by an opening in the housing, configured to be rotated by a user; a potentiometer located within the wheel configured to detect and measure the rotation of the wheel by the user; and a processor configured to control the sound intensity output from the one or more sound producing elements based on receiving the detection from the potentiometer.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2017Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: Peter Kara
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Publication number: 20200377018Abstract: A method of generating images for display includes equipping a vehicle with a vehicular vision system that includes a rearward viewing camera, an ECU and a display. The camera captures image data as the vehicle moves forward or rearward. The ECU includes an image processor that processes multiple frames of captured image data. The ECU generates, for each frame of image data captured by the camera, a left side image portion and a right side image portion. The ECU combines the left side image portions of multiple frames of captured image data and the right side image portions of multiple frames of captured image data. The combined left side image portions and the combined right side image portions are displayed at the display for viewing by the vehicle driver during a parking maneuver of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventor: Peter Karas
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Publication number: 20200374622Abstract: A noise sensor is disposed adjacent a speaker within an ear cup of a hearing protection device. The speaker is disposed within a speaker housing and the noise sensor is disposed within a sensor housing, the sensor housing coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor and speaker remain adjacent one another. The noise sensor includes at least a microphone operably coupled to a printed circuit board. The sensor housing defines an axial bore such that the noise sensor can receive acoustic signals via the axial bore. The sensor housing can be coupled to the speaker housing such that the noise sensor is sealed therebetween and receives acoustic signals via a distal end of the axial bore opposite the speaker. A calibration tool can be disposed to the axial bore via the distal end for airtight calibration of the noise sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Peter KARA, Erik PERTOT, Viggo HENRIKSEN, Tomas BRHEL
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Publication number: 20200368071Abstract: Disclosed are hearing protection devices and housings for noise sensors for the same. Hearing protection devices can include an ear cup including an external casing partially defining an inner space, a noise sensor including a microphone electrically coupled to a printed circuit board, and a housing disposed in an aperture defined in the external casing. The housing can define an axial bore defining a noise sensor receiving portion and an acoustic communication portion. The inner space of the ear cup can be substantially airtight when the housing is sealably disposed at or proximate the aperture, the microphone is engaged within the noise sensor receiving portion of the housing, and the ear cup is worn securely about the wearer's ear. The noise sensor can be calibrated by removing a removable securing collar and slidably disposing a calibration tool into the axial bore without further disassembling the hearing protection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Peter KARA, Erik PERTOT, Matthew CHEN
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Publication number: 20200280790Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for containing a potentiometer within a wheel for use in an earmuff. An earmuff (for use with a headset) may comprise a housing configured to contain the internal elements of the earmuff; one or more sound producing elements located within the earmuff; a wheel at least partially exposed by an opening in the housing, configured to be rotated by a user, a potentiometer located within the wheel configured to detect and measure the rotation of the wheel by the user, and a processor configured to control the sound intensity output from the one or more sound producing elements based on receiving the detection from the potentiometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2017Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Peter KARA
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Patent number: 10744941Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes a camera having a field of view exterior and rearward of the vehicle. The camera captures frames of image data as the vehicle moves forward or rearward. A control includes an image processor that processes multiple frames of captured image data. The control utilizes vehicle motion information and, responsive to processing of captured image data, utilizes software based algorithms to generate, for each frame of image data captured by said camera, a left side bird's eye view image portion, a right side bird's eye view image portion and rear bird's eye view image portion. The control combines left side image portions, right side image portions and rear image portion of multiple frames of captured image data to generate combined bird's eye view images for display at a display for viewing by the vehicle driver during a parking maneuver of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.Inventor: Peter Karas
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Publication number: 20190111845Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes a camera having a field of view exterior and rearward of the vehicle. The camera captures frames of image data as the vehicle moves forward or rearward. A control includes an image processor that processes multiple frames of captured image data. The control utilizes vehicle motion information and, responsive to processing of captured image data, utilizes software based algorithms to generate, for each frame of image data captured by said camera, a left side bird's eye view image portion, a right side bird's eye view image portion and rear bird's eye view image portion. The control combines left side image portions, right side image portions and rear image portion of multiple frames of captured image data to generate combined bird's eye view images for display at a display for viewing by the vehicle driver during a parking maneuver of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventor: Peter Karas
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Publication number: 20120153201Abstract: A valve system that comprises a housing having an opening for receiving or ejecting a fluid, a poppet that controls a flow of the fluid through the opening, an elastoguide that drives the poppet to a closed position, and an adaptor that receives and holds the poppet and the elastoguide.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: Amsino International, Inc.Inventors: JACQUES ANDRE LAROSE, Peter Karas
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Publication number: 20080021793Abstract: According to the invention, a method for creating an electronic greeting card enclosing an electronic gift is disclosed. In one step, the electronic greeting card selection is received from a sender along with a selection of at least one of a type of electronic gift, an amount for the electronic gift, and an identifier for a receiver of the electronic gift. Payment for the electronic gift is received from a money handler chosen by the sender. A code indicative of the electronic gift is received, whereby the code facilitates redemption of the electronic gift. The code is embedded in the electronic greeting card.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Peter Karas, James Cowell, James Yoder, Matt Golub, Aamer Baig
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Publication number: 20070011060Abstract: According to the invention, a method for creating an electronic greeting card that references a gift is disclosed. In one step, a selection of the electronic greeting card is received from a sender of that greeting card. Identification of the gift is received. A code indicative of the gift is created, whereby the code facilitates retrieving information about the gift. The code is embedded in the electronic greeting card.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2006Publication date: January 11, 2007Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Peter Karas, James Cowell, Henry Abelman, Mark Thompson
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Publication number: 20060036496Abstract: Systems and methods associated with ordering, producing and/or distributing incentive messages. Systems can include means for receiving requests for incentive messages, for receiving payment for the incentive messages, and for transferring the incentive message to a receiver. Such incentive messages can include a trophy and a redemptive code.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Applicant: First Data Corp.Inventors: James Cowell, Peter Karas, Michele Demark, Karen Lyon