Patents by Inventor Ryan Baumann

Ryan Baumann 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: 10324433
    Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing and optimizing worksite operations based on video and or audio data are disclosed. One method includes receiving one or more models relating to a worksite, receiving first sensor data associated with the machine at the worksite, receiving second sensor data associated with an operation of the machine at the worksite, wherein the second sensor data is sourced from a sensor that is different from a sensor sourcing the first sensor data, determining, by the one or more processors, a machine state based at least on the first data and the second data, comparing the determined machine state to a modeled machine state represented by the received one or more models to classify site operations and/or detect an irregularity in site operations or an inefficiency in site operations, and generating a response based at least on the detected irregularity or inefficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Sprock, Ryan Baumann, Sanat Talmaki, Praveen Halepatali
  • Patent number: 9685009
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing and optimizing mixed fleet worksite operations based on video and or audio data are disclosed. One method includes receiving one or more models relating to a fleet of machines at the worksite, wherein the fleet of machines comprises an in-network machine and an out-of-network machine, receiving first sensor data associated with the out-of-network machine at the worksite, receiving second sensor data associated with the in-network machine at the worksite, determining a machine state of each of the in-network machine and the out-of-network machine based at least on the first sensor data and the second sensor data, comparing the determined machine states to a modeled machine state represented by the received one or more models to classify site operations and/or detect an irregularity in site operations or an inefficiency in site operations, and generating a response based at least on the detected irregularity or inefficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Sprock, Ryan Baumann, Sanat Talmaki, Praveen Halepatali
  • Publication number: 20160292846
    Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing and optimizing worksite operations based on video and or audio data are disclosed. One method includes receiving one or more models relating to a worksite, receiving first sensor data associated with the machine at the worksite, receiving second sensor data associated with an operation of the machine at the worksite, wherein the second sensor data is sourced from a sensor that is different from a sensor sourcing the first sensor data, determining, by the one or more processors, a machine state based at least on the first data and the second data, comparing the determined machine state to a modeled machine state represented by the received one or more models to classify site operations and/or detect an irregularity in site operations or an inefficiency in site operations, and generating a response based at least on the detected irregularity or inefficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Sprock, Ryan Baumann, Sanat Talmaki, Praveen Halepatali
  • Publication number: 20160292933
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing and optimizing mixed fleet worksite operations based on video and or audio data are disclosed. One method includes receiving one or more models relating to a fleet of machines at the worksite, wherein the fleet of machines comprises an in-network machine and an out-of-network machine, receiving first sensor data associated with the out-of-network machine at the worksite, receiving second sensor data associated with the in-network machine at the worksite, determining a machine state of each of the in-network machine and the out-of-network machine based at least on the first sensor data and the second sensor data, comparing the determined machine states to a modeled machine state represented by the received one or more models to classify site operations and/or detect an irregularity in site operations or an inefficiency in site operations, and generating a response based at least on the detected irregularity or inefficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Sprock, Ryan Baumann, Sanat Talmaki, Praveen Halepatali
  • Publication number: 20160292920
    Abstract: Systems and methods for visually reviewing worksite operations using a time-shift controlled visualization of the worksite are disclosed. One method includes receiving first data including one or more of a worksite model and information relating to operation of a worksite, where the worksite model includes a simulated operation of a machine associated with the worksite. Visualization information may be generated that represents at least a portion of the first data. A visualization may be generated based at least on the visualization information and a view of the worksite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Sprock, Ryan Baumann, Sanat Talmaki, Praveen Halepatali
  • Publication number: 20160259820
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for collecting and processing non-similar data. According to certain embodiments, a first set of signals produced by a first set of sensors is received. The first set of signals is indicative of machine parameters. The machine parameters are organized by a plurality of data channels. Each of the plurality of data channels is associated with a distinct characteristic. A second set of signals produced by a second set of sensors is also received. The second set of signals is indicative of location information associated the machine and corresponding timestamps. The machine parameters, location information, and timestamps are received at a server. The machine parameters, location information, and timestamps are merged into a table. In the table, the machine parameters may be aggregated according to at least one of corresponding data channel, timestamp, and machine ID. A request from a user for information from the table is received. Then the information is output to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Sanat Arun TALMAKI, Ryan BAUMANN, Christopher Michael SPROCK
  • Publication number: 20140277967
    Abstract: A distributed worksite data management system is provided. The system includes a plurality of machines, each having a data communication device and a controller on-board the machine. The controller is configured to read sensor data associated with the machine and transmit the sensor data to the data communication device. A worksite datacenter is accessible by the plurality of machines. The worksite datacenter is situated remotely from the worksite. The worksite datacenter includes a plurality of databases and application servers. An end user device is associated with the plurality of machines. The end user device is configured to visualize results of an execution of an application of the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Sprock, Thomas F. Doherty, Ryan Baumann, Daniel A. Daiber, Douglas R. Blaine, Jonathon D. Ronna, Daniel J. Long, Jingming Hou