Patents by Inventor Robert Schlub

Robert Schlub 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).

  • Publication number: 20240272681
    Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Scott A. Myers, Mattia Pascolini, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Trent Weber, Robert Schlub, Josh Nickel, Robert Hill, Nanbo Jin, Tang Yew Tan
  • Patent number: 11994916
    Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Scott A. Myers, Mattia Pascolini, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Trent Weber, Robert Schlub, Josh Nickel, Robert Hill, Nanbo Jin, Tang Yew Tan
  • Publication number: 20230176625
    Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Scott A. Myers, Mattia Pascolini, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Trent Weber, Robert Schlub, Josh Nickel, Robert Hill, Nanbo Jin, Tang Yew Tan
  • Patent number: 11573608
    Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Scott A. Myers, Mattia Pascolini, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Trent Weber, Robert Schlub, Josh Nickel, Robert Hill, Nanbo Jin, Tang Yew Tan
  • Publication number: 20210294327
    Abstract: A method of operating a UAV using a user terminal includes configuring, through an interface, a plurality of tasks on the user terminal for execution by the UAV. The plurality of tasks include a flight control task, a gimbal task, and a camera task; and at least two of the flight control task, the gimbal task, and the camera task are configured for parallel execution. The method also includes transmitting data packets containing the flight control task, the gimbal task, and the camera task from the user terminal to the UAV respectively. Each data packet includes a header including source and destination network addresses and an application header including sender information and receiver information, the sender information identifying an application installed on the user terminal and the receiver information identifying a receiver among a flight controller, a gimbal, and a camera of the UAV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Dhanushram BALACHANDRAN, Robert SCHLUB
  • Publication number: 20210294720
    Abstract: A method of tracking performance of a movable object includes creating a process log for a movable object manager of the movable object, the movable object manager operating in a software environment; creating a movement record of the movable object from two or more sensors including two or more of a global positioning system (GPS) sensor, a motion sensor, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), a proximity sensor, an image sensor, an attitude and heading reference system (AHRS), a radar sensor, a lidar sensor, an ultrasound sensor, and an infrared sensor; and transmitting at least one of the process log or the movement record to a movable object monitoring station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Arnaud THIERCELIN, Dhanushram BALACHANDRAN, Robert SCHLUB, Hai VO, Di WU, Andrew BARINOV
  • Patent number: 11029158
    Abstract: A system for tracking and analyzing performance of a movable object and methods of making and using the same. Movable object performance can be tracked by creating a process log for a movable object manager of the movable object, and creating a movement record of the movable object for comparison to the process log. The process log can include, for example, records of application call processes to a movable object interface, protocol call processes transmitted to and from the movable object, and/or metadata. A movable object event can be analyzed by correlating the process log with the movement record. The present systems and methods are particularly suitable for tracking and analysis of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Arnaud Thiercelin, Dhanushram Balachandran, Robert Schlub, Hai Vo, Di Wu, Andrew Barinov
  • Patent number: 10955838
    Abstract: A method of operating a movable object using a user terminal includes configuring, through an interface, a plurality of tasks on the user terminal for parallel execution by the movable object, and transmitting the tasks from the user terminal to the movable object for operating the movable object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: DJI TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Dhanushram Balachandran, Robert Schlub
  • Publication number: 20200332776
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for inspection management in a movable object environment. An inspection application can receive data from an inspection application and use this data to generate one or more inspection missions. When a user selects an inspection mission in the inspection application, the inspection application can instruct a movable object to perform the selected inspection mission. The movable object can follow one or more dynamically generated paths around a target object and capture a plurality of images. The images can be viewed in a viewing application to perform an inspection of the target object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Arnaud Thiercelin, Robert Schlub, Akshat Patel
  • Publication number: 20200249724
    Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Scott A. Myers, Mattia Pascolini, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Trent Weber, Robert Schlub, Josh Nickel, Robert Hill, Nanbo Jin, Tang Yew Tan
  • Patent number: 10724505
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for inspection management in a movable object environment. An inspection application can receive data from an inspection application and use this data to generate one or more inspection missions. When a user selects an inspection mission in the inspection application, the inspection application can instruct a movable object to perform the selected inspection mission. The movable object can follow one or more dynamically generated paths around a target object and capture a plurality of images. The images can be viewed in a viewing application to perform an inspection of the target object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: DJI Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Arnaud Thiercelin, Robert Schlub, Akshat Patel
  • Patent number: 10664019
    Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Scott A. Myers, Mattia Pascolini, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Trent Weber, Robert Schlub, Josh Nickel, Robert Hill, Nanbo Jin, Tang Yew Tan
  • Publication number: 20190269027
    Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Scott A. Myers, Mattia Pascolini, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Trent Weber, Robert Schlub, Josh Nickel, Robert Hill, Nanbo Jin, Tang Yew Tan
  • Patent number: 10334745
    Abstract: An electronic device may include a ring-shaped housing member defining an interior volume. The ring-shaped housing member may be configured to receive electronic device components. The ring-shaped housing member may include a first element comprising an angled region, and a second element comprising an angled region. A first intermediate element may be placed between the first and second elements, where the intermediate element is secured to internal surfaces of each of the first and second elements such that the first and second elements do not overlap. The first intermediate element may fasten the first and second elements to one another, and electrically isolate the first and second elements from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Scott A. Myers, Mattia Pascolini, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Trent Weber, Robert Schlub, Josh Nickel, Robert Hill, Nanbo Jin, Tang Yew Tan
  • Publication number: 20190145780
    Abstract: A system for tracking and analyzing performance of a movable object and methods of making and using the same. Movable object performance can be tracked by creating a process log for a movable object manager of the movable object, and creating a movement record of the movable object for comparison to the process log. The process log can include, for example, records of application call processes to a movable object interface, protocol call processes transmitted to and from the movable object, and/or metadata. A movable object event can be analyzed by correlating the process log with the movement record. The present systems and methods are particularly suitable for tracking and analysis of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Arnaud THIERCELIN, Dhanushram BALACHANDRAN, Robert SCHLUB, Hai VO, Di WU, Andrew BARINOV
  • Publication number: 20190132977
    Abstract: An electronic device may include a ring-shaped housing member defining an interior volume. The ring-shaped housing member may be configured to receive electronic device components. The ring-shaped housing member may include a first element comprising an angled region, and a second element comprising an angled region. A first intermediate element may be placed between the first and second elements, where the intermediate element is secured to internal surfaces of each of the first and second elements such that the first and second elements do not overlap. The first intermediate element may fasten the first and second elements to one another, and electrically isolate the first and second elements from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Scott A. Myers, Mattia Pascolini, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Trent Weber, Robert Schlub, Josh Nickel, Robert Hill, Nanbo Jin, Tang Yew Tan
  • Publication number: 20180149138
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for inspection management in a movable object environment. An inspection application can receive data from an inspection application and use this data to generate one or more inspection missions. When a user selects an inspection mission in the inspection application, the inspection application can instruct a movable object to perform the selected inspection mission. The movable object can follow one or more dynamically generated paths around a target object and capture a plurality of images. The images can be viewed in a viewing application to perform an inspection of the target object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Arnaud Thiercelin, Robert Schlub, Akshat Patel
  • Publication number: 20180024547
    Abstract: A method of operating a movable object using a user terminal includes configuring, through an interface, a plurality of tasks on the user terminal for parallel execution by the movable object, and transmitting the tasks from the user terminal to the movable object for operating the movable object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Dhanushram BALACHANDRAN, Robert SCHLUB
  • Patent number: 9829926
    Abstract: An electronic device may include a ring-shaped housing member defining an interior volume. The ring-shaped housing member may be configured to receive electronic device components. The ring-shaped housing member may include a first element comprising an angled region, and a second element comprising an angled region. A first intermediate element may be placed between the first and second elements, where the intermediate element is secured to internal surfaces of each of the first and second elements such that the first and second elements do not overlap. The first intermediate element may fasten the first and second elements to one another, and electrically isolate the first and second elements from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Scott A. Myers, Mattia Pascolini, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Trent Weber, Robert Schlub, Josh Nickel, Robert Hill, Nanbo Jin, Tang Yew Tan
  • Publication number: 20150122540
    Abstract: An electronic device may include a ring-shaped housing member defining an interior volume. The ring-shaped housing member may be configured to receive electronic device components. The ring-shaped housing member may include a first element comprising an angled region, and a second element comprising an angled region. A first intermediate element may be placed between the first and second elements, where the intermediate element is secured to internal surfaces of each of the first and second elements such that the first and second elements do not overlap. The first intermediate element may fasten the first and second elements to one another, and electrically isolate the first and second elements from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Scott A. Myers, Mattia Pascolini, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Trent Weber, Robert Schlub, Josh Nickel, Robert Hill, Nanbo Jin, Tang Yew Tan