Patents by Inventor Steven David JONES

Steven David JONES 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING OPERATOR PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20140315164
    Abstract: System and method for improving operator performance are provided. According to one embodiment, the method includes monitoring operation of a machine operated by an operator, analyzing performance of the operator based on the operation of the machine, rating the performance of the operator according to a plurality of skill levels, and adjusting capabilities of the machine according to the rating. Based on at least one of the analysis or the rating, the operator is provided with individualized guidance, which is configured to assist the operator to improve the performance of the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Steven David JONES, Todd Bartholomew SMITH, Brad Robert VAN DE VEER