Patents by Inventor Russell D. Kautz

Russell D. Kautz 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).

  • Patent number: 10705105
    Abstract: A system determines absolute speed of a moving object. In AM, time of flight data over a time period is processed to determine ranges between the system and the moving object. The system performs linear regression analysis on the collected ranges to calculate the radial velocity. The system measures angular swivel rate of the system to determine tangential velocity. From the radial velocity and tangential velocity, the absolute speed can be calculated by taking the square root of the addition of the square of the radial velocity and square of the tangential velocity. In MM, the system calculates object distance, i.e. distance in the direction of travel, by subtracting the square of a pre-determined perpendicular distance L, perpendicular to the direction of travel, from a square of line-of-sight distance R, and taking square root of the result. Absolute speed is determined by calculating the slope of modified linear regression curve-fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: APPLIED CONCEPTS, INC.
    Inventors: Mahendra Mandava, Robert S. Gammenthaler, Russell D. Kautz, Steven F. Hocker, Robert E. Jordan, Devin L. Kautz
  • Patent number: 10488426
    Abstract: A system that can determine and provision speed and mapping information of a moving object. Time of flight data over a time period can be processed to determine ranges between the system and the moving object and the speed can be determined therefrom. The speed can be determined by calculating the radial velocity and tangential velocity of the object and taking the square root of the addition of the square of each. Alternatively, the speed can be determined by calculating a linear regression curve fit for instantaneous distances of the moving object in the direction of motion for a plurality of ranges and determining the slope of the linear regression curve fit. After a lock of the determined speed, system coordinates can be identified and associated with the speed. A map can be received based upon the system coordinates and the map, speed and speed related parameters can be communicated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: APPLIED CONCEPTS, INC.
    Inventors: Mahendra Mandava, Robert S. Gammenthaler, Russell D. Kautz, Steven F. Hocker
  • Publication number: 20190025429
    Abstract: A system that can determine and provision speed and mapping information of a moving object. Time of flight data over a time period can be processed to determine ranges between the system and the moving object and the speed can be determined therefrom. The speed can be determined by calculating the radial velocity and tangential velocity of the object and taking the square root of the addition of the square of each. Alternatively, the speed can be determined by calculating a linear regression curve fit for instantaneous distances of the moving object in the direction of motion for a plurality of ranges and determining the slope of the linear regression curve fit. After a lock of the determined speed, system coordinates can be identified and associated with the speed. A map can be received based upon the system coordinates and the map, speed and speed related parameters can be communicated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: APPLIED CONCEPTS, INC.
    Inventors: Mahendra Mandava, Robert S. Gammenthaler, Russell D. Kautz, Steven F. Hocker
  • Publication number: 20190025336
    Abstract: A system determines absolute speed of a moving object. In AM, time of flight data over a time period is processed to determine ranges between the system and the moving object. The system performs linear regression analysis on the collected ranges to calculate the radial velocity. The system measures angular swivel rate of the system to determine tangential velocity. From the radial velocity and tangential velocity, the absolute speed can be calculated by taking the square root of the addition of the square of the radial velocity and square of the tangential velocity. In MM, the system calculates object distance, i.e. distance in the direction of travel, by subtracting the square of a pre-determined perpendicular distance L, perpendicular to the direction of travel, from a square of line-of-sight distance R, and taking square root of the result. Absolute speed is determined by calculating the slope of modified linear regression curve-fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Mahendra Mandava, Robert S. Gammenthaler, Russell D. Kautz, Steven F. Hocker, Robert E. Jordan, Devin L. Kautz
  • Patent number: 8386557
    Abstract: The invention is a method for processing a packet in a wireless network. The method includes the acts of receiving a data packet having data therein, and associating the data with a software application. In addition, the method processes information in a wireless network by receiving a user input at a wireless client, converting information indicative of the user input into data transferable as at least one data packet, and transmitting the data packet via a wireless protocol. The method may also update a wireless client display by receiving a video packet via a wireless protocol, and changing at least one pixel to implement the display information received in the video packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Enfora, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa A. Fillebrown, Russell D. Kautz, Kenneth Matthew Glover
  • Patent number: 8255564
    Abstract: The invention is a personal wireless network that generally comprises at least a lightweight wireless client to send and receive audio and video from another system component. The personal wireless network also provides a wireless-enabled routing component, which stands alone to route traffic within the personal wireless network. Also provided is a transmitter component that connects to a computing device, such as a server and sends and receives data Furthermore, a software algorithm provides a method for supporting a personal wireless network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Enfora, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa A Fillebrown, Russell D. Kautz, Kenneth Matthew Glover
  • Publication number: 20090172083
    Abstract: The invention is a personal wireless network that generally comprises at least a lightweight wireless client to send and receive audio and video from another system component. The personal wireless network also provides a wireless-enabled routing component, which stands alone to route traffic within the personal wireless network. Also provided is a transmitter component that connects to a computing device, such as a server and sends and receives data Furthermore, a software algorithm provides a method for supporting a personal wireless network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Lisa A. Fillebrown, Russell D. Kautz, Kenneth Matthew Glover
  • Publication number: 20080140773
    Abstract: The invention is a personal wireless network that generally comprises at least a lightweight wireless client to send and receive audio and video from another system component. The personal wireless network also provides a wireless-enabled routing component, which stands alone to route traffic within the personal wireless network. Also provided is a transmitter component that connects to a computing device, such as a server and sends and receives data Furthermore, a software algorithm provides a method for supporting a personal wireless network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Lisa A. Fillebrown, Russell D. Kautz, Kenneth Matthew Glover
  • Publication number: 20040204041
    Abstract: The invention is a wireless client. The wireless client includes a processor, a display coupled to the processor, a transceiver coupled to the processor, and a wireless communication software stored in a memory device, the memory coupled to the processor. The wireless client sends and receives data, voice and video via wireless protocols. The wireless client's display may be manipulated by receiving a video packet via a wireless protocol, and changing at least one pixel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Lisa A. Fillebrown, Russell D. Kautz, Kenneth Matthew Glover
  • Publication number: 20040193675
    Abstract: The invention is a method for processing a packet in a wireless network. The method includes the acts of receiving a data packet having data therein, and associating the data with a software application. In addition, the method processes information in a wireless network by receiving a user input at a wireless client, converting information indicative of the user input into data transferable as at least one data packet, and transmitting the data packet via a wireless protocol. The method may also update a wireless client display by receiving a video packet via a wireless protocol, and changing at least one pixel to implement the display information received in the video packet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Lisa A. Fillebrown, Russell D. Kautz, Kenneth Matthew Glover
  • Publication number: 20020056114
    Abstract: The invention is a transmitter for a personal wireless network. The transmitter includes an amplifier, a processor coupled to the amplifier, a network connection coupled to the processor, a power connection coupled to the amplifier; a transceiver bank coupled to both the amplifier and the processor, and a wireless communication software stored in a memory device, the memory coupled to the processor. The transmitter may be enabled to create packets, to process received packets, and to associate received data with a software program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventors: Lisa A. Fillebrown, Russell D. Kautz, Kenneth M. Glover
  • Publication number: 20010053134
    Abstract: The invention is a router for a personal wireless network. The router includes an amplifier, a processor coupled to the amplifier, a power connection coupled to the amplifier; a transceiver bank coupled to both the amplifier and the processor, and a wireless communication software stored in a memory device, the memory coupled to the processor. In addition, the router enables the extension of the range of a personal wireless network through the amplification and re-transmission of received data packets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: Lisa A. Fillebrown, Russell D. Kautz, Kenneth Matthew Glover
  • Publication number: 20010054060
    Abstract: The invention is a personal wireless network that generally comprises at least a lightweight wireless client to send and receive audio and video from another system component. The personal wireless network also provides a wireless-enabled routing component, which stands alone to route traffic within the personal wireless network. Also provided is a transmitter component that connects to a computing device, such as a server and sends and receives data Furthermore, a software algorithm provides a method for supporting a personal wireless network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: Lisa A. Fillebrown, Russell D. Kautz, Kenneth M. Glover