Patents by Inventor Robert Daniel Kalinowski
Robert Daniel Kalinowski 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: 20180330018Abstract: A geometry extraction and analysis (“GEA”) computer device is provided. The GEA computer device includes at least one processor in communication with at least one memory device. The GEA computer device is configured to receive at least one image of at least one view of one or more parts, divide the at least one image into a plurality of segments based on one or more contours contained in the at least one image, identify one or more geometric shapes in the at least one image based on the plurality of segments, identify the one or more parts based on the one or more geometric shapes, and generate a three-dimensional image of the one or more parts based on the one or more geometric shapes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2017Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: William Edward Wojczyk, JR., Halasya Siva Subramania, Robert Daniel Kalinowski
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Patent number: 9541505Abstract: The advantageous embodiments provide an apparatus for identifying anomalies on an object comprising a sensor system and an analysis process. The sensor system is configured to detect a presence of the object, identify a speed of travel for the object, and determine a scan rate for the object using the speed of travel to generate scan results. The analysis process is configured to analyze the scan results and determine whether a number of maintenance anomalies are detected on the object using the scan results.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Paul Allen Kesler, Robert Daniel Kalinowski
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Patent number: 9418496Abstract: The advantageous embodiments provide a method for identifying anomalies on an object. The advantageous embodiments detect a presence of the object in a control area using a sensor system. In response to detecting the presence of the object in the control area, the object is identified using the sensor system. Scan priorities are identified for the object using the sensor system. The object is scanned while the object is within the control area to form scan results. The scan results are analyzed and a determination is made as to whether a number of maintenance anomalies are detected on the object using the scan results.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Paul Allen Kesler, Robert Daniel Kalinowski, John Lyle Vian
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Publication number: 20160153913Abstract: The advantageous embodiments provide an apparatus for identifying anomalies on an object comprising a sensor system and an analysis process. The sensor system is configured to detect a presence of the object, identify a speed of travel for the object, and determine a scan rate for the object using the speed of travel to generate scan results. The analysis process is configured to analyze the scan results and determine whether a number of maintenance anomalies are detected on the object using the scan results.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2010Publication date: June 2, 2016Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Paul Allen Kesler, Robert Daniel Kalinowski
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Patent number: 8812154Abstract: The different advantageous embodiments may provide an apparatus that may comprise a number of mobile robotic machines, a wireless communications system and a computer system. The number of mobile robotic machines may be capable of moving to a number of locations in a maintenance area and may be capable of performing a number of maintenance operations on a structure in the maintenance area. The wireless communications system may be capable of providing communication with the number of mobile robotic machines within the maintenance area. The computer system may be capable of exchanging information with the number of mobile robotic machines using the wireless communications system.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: John Lyle Vian, Emad William Saad, Gregory J. Clark, Robert Daniel Kalinowski
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Patent number: 8482412Abstract: In one embodiment, a method and apparatus for reducing time expended on non-value added tasks during assembly of an aircraft is provided. A RFID tag reading function of a RFID tag reader integrated into user apparel is enabled. The RFID tag reader comprises a set of touch activation components integrated into the user apparel. A touch activation component in the set of touch activation components is pressed against a surface in proximity of a RFID tag associated with an aircraft component. The RFID tag reader transmits an interrogate signal to an RFID tag associated with the aircraft component. The user observes a display device coupled to the RFID tag reader integrated into the user apparel, wherein the display device displays RFID tag information received from the RFID tag in response to the interrogate signal. The RFID tag information comprises data describing the aircraft component. The user receives the RFID tag information without interrupting an assembly task.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Anthony E. Majoros, Brian C. Fredgren, Paul Robert Davies, Robert Daniel Kalinowski
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Publication number: 20100235037Abstract: The different advantageous embodiments may provide an apparatus that may comprise a number of mobile robotic machines, a wireless communications system and a computer system. The number of mobile robotic machines may be capable of moving to a number of locations in a maintenance area and may be capable of performing a number of maintenance operations on a structure in the maintenance area. The wireless communications system may be capable of providing communication with the number of mobile robotic machines within the maintenance area. The computer system may be capable of exchanging information with the number of mobile robotic machines using the wireless communications system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: John Lyle Vian, Emad William Saad, Gregory J. Clark, Robert Daniel Kalinowski
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Publication number: 20100211358Abstract: The advantageous embodiments provide a method for identifying anomalies on an object. The advantageous embodiments detect a presence of the object in a control area using a sensor system. In response to detecting the presence of the object in the control area, the object is identified using the sensor system. Scan priorities are identified for the object using the sensor system. The object is scanned while the object is within the control area to form scan results. The scan results are analyzed and a determination is made as to whether a number of maintenance anomalies are detected on the object using the scan results.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Paul Allen Kesler, Robert Daniel Kalinowski, John Lyle Vian
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Publication number: 20100097195Abstract: In one embodiment, a method and apparatus for reducing time expended on non-value added tasks during assembly of an aircraft is provided. A RFID tag reading function of a RFID tag reader integrated into user apparel is enabled. The RFID tag reader comprises a set of touch activation components integrated into the user apparel. A touch activation component in the set of touch activation components is pressed against a surface in proximity of a RFID tag associated with an aircraft component. The RFID tag reader transmits an interrogate signal to an RFID tag associated with the aircraft component. The user observes a display device coupled to the RFID tag reader integrated into the user apparel, wherein the display device displays RFID tag information received from the RFID tag in response to the interrogate signal. The RFID tag information comprises data describing the aircraft component. The user receives the RFID tag information without interrupting an assembly task.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Anthony E. Majoros, Brian C. Fredgren, Paul Robert Davies, Robert Daniel Kalinowski