Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Ruberto
Thomas C. Ruberto 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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Patent number: 12340776Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed for overcoming latency and loss of signal detection in remote control displays. An exemplary system includes a remote control, a host computing device, and one or more target systems communicatively coupled to each other over a wired and/or wireless network. One method includes receiving, by the remote control and from a host computing device, a first video frame captured by a target device, determining a first time corresponding to receipt of the first video frame, receiving, from the host computing device, a second video frame, determining a second time corresponding to receipt of the second video frame, comparing the time difference to a latency threshold, and causing an alert graphic element to be displayed indicating a latency in communication.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2023Date of Patent: June 24, 2025Assignee: Mason Electric Co.Inventors: Robert Jay Myles, Thomas C. Ruberto, Christopher L. Sommerville, Harout Markarian, Kelly P. Ambriz
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Publication number: 20240139957Abstract: A mobile robotic system for providing on-demand assistance is disclosed. In an example, the robotic system includes a platform, at least two wheels connected to the platform and driven by respective motors, and a housing connected to the platform. The housing includes a display screen and a telescoping section to enable the housing to increase in height. The robotic system additionally includes a first robotic arm connected to a first side of the housing, a first end-effector rotatably connected to the first robotic arm, a second robotic arm connected to an opposite, second side of the housing, a second end-effector rotatably connected to the second robotic arm, and a processor communicatively coupled to motors within the first robotic arm, the first end-effector, the second robotic arm, and the second end-effector. The processor may include an application programming interface to enable third-party applications to expand the capabilities of the robotic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Haroutioun Markarian, Thomas C. Ruberto, Robert Jay Myles
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Publication number: 20230409027Abstract: A remote control display management system is disclosed. In an example, a remote control apparatus for unmanned systems includes a display screen for displaying graphic elements and a memory device storing a file for a graphic element and display parameters for displaying the graphic element. The apparatus also includes a processor and an application programming interface (“API”). The processor receives a command message from a host computer via the API. The command message includes at least one parameter value. The processor determines the command message is related to the graphic element stored in the memory device, and causes the graphic element to be displayed on the display screen by applying the at least one parameter value to the display parameters. The disclosed apparatus enables feature-rich high resolution graphics to be displayed on a remote control regardless of a connection speed with a host computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Robert Jay Myles, Thomas C. Ruberto, Christopher L. Sommerville, Harout Markarian, Kelly P. Ambriz
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Patent number: 11747802Abstract: A remote control display management system is disclosed. In an example, a remote control apparatus for unmanned systems includes a display screen for displaying graphic elements and a memory device storing a file for a graphic element and display parameters for displaying the graphic element. The apparatus also includes a processor and an application programming interface (“API”). The processor receives a command message from a host computer via the API. The command message includes at least one parameter value. The processor determines the command message is related to the graphic element stored in the memory device, and causes the graphic element to be displayed on the display screen by applying the at least one parameter value to the display parameters. The disclosed apparatus enables feature-rich high resolution graphics to be displayed on a remote control regardless of a connection speed with a host computer.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Mason Electric Co.Inventors: Robert Jay Myles, Thomas C. Ruberto, Christopher L. Sommerville, Harout Markarian, Kelly P. Ambriz
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Publication number: 20230197034Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed for overcoming latency and loss of signal detection in remote control displays. An exemplary system includes a remote control, a host computing device, and one or more target systems communicatively coupled to each other over a wired and/or wireless network. One method includes receiving, by the remote control and from a host computing device, a first video frame captured by a target device, determining a first time corresponding to receipt of the first video frame, receiving, from the host computing device, a second video frame, determining a second time corresponding to receipt of the second video frame, comparing the time difference to a latency threshold, and causing an alert graphic element to be displayed indicating a latency in communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Robert Jay Myles, Thomas C. Ruberto, Christopher L. Sommerville, Harout Markarian, Kelly P. Ambriz
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Patent number: 11580930Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed for overcoming latency and loss of signal detection in remote control displays. An exemplary system includes a remote control, a host computing device, and one or more target systems communicatively coupled to each other over a wired and/or wireless network. One method includes receiving, by the remote control and from a host computing device, a first video frame captured by a target device, determining a first time corresponding to receipt of the first video frame, receiving, from the host computing device, a second video frame, determining a second time corresponding to receipt of the second video frame, comparing the time difference to a latency threshold, and causing an alert graphic element to be displayed indicating a latency in communication.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Mason Electric Co.Inventors: Robert Jay Myles, Thomas C. Ruberto, Christopher L. Sommerville, Harout Markarian, Kelly P. Ambriz
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Publication number: 20210191389Abstract: A remote control display management system is disclosed. In an example, a remote control apparatus for unmanned systems includes a display screen for displaying graphic elements and a memory device storing a file for a graphic element and display parameters for displaying the graphic element. The apparatus also includes a processor and an application programming interface (“API”). The processor receives a command message from a host computer via the API. The command message includes at least one parameter value. The processor determines the command message is related to the graphic element stored in the memory device, and causes the graphic element to be displayed on the display screen by applying the at least one parameter value to the display parameters. The disclosed apparatus enables feature-rich high resolution graphics to be displayed on a remote control regardless of a connection speed with a host computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Robert Jay Myles, Thomas C. Ruberto, Christopher L. Sommerville, Harout Markarian, Kelly P. Ambriz
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Publication number: 20210183332Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed for overcoming latency and loss of signal detection in remote control displays. An exemplary system includes a remote control, a host computing device, and one or more target systems communicatively coupled to each other over a wired and/or wireless network. One method includes receiving, by the remote control and from a host computing device, a first video frame captured by a target device, determining a first time corresponding to receipt of the first video frame, receiving, from the host computing device, a second video frame, determining a second time corresponding to receipt of the second video frame, comparing the time difference to a latency threshold, and causing an alert graphic element to be displayed indicating a latency in communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Robert Jay Myles, Thomas C. Ruberto, Christopher L. Sommerville, Harout Markarian, Kelly P. Ambriz
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Patent number: 6814328Abstract: An apparatus and method for retaining a length of fiber optic cable to a circuit board includes a spool-shaped retention apparatus. A body portion of the apparatus includes a channel formed about the periphery of the body portion for receiving and retaining a portion of the length of fiber optic cable in an arc having a radius greater than a minimum bend radius of the fiber optic cable. A plurality of legs extend from the body portion, each of the legs is adapted to be received in a mounting opening formed in the PC board. Each of the spaced legs may include a foot portion adapted for securing the body to the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: UTStarcom, Inc.Inventors: Hong Li, Kenneth S. Laughlin, Craig G. Mitchell, Thomas C. Ruberto
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Patent number: 6724637Abstract: An apparatus and method for retaining a length of fiber optic cable to a circuit board includes a body portion. The body portion of the apparatus includes at least a pair of spaced legs extending from the body portion, each of the legs is adapted to be received in a mounting opening formed in the PC board. Each of the spaced legs includes a foot portion adapted for securing the body to the circuit board and at least a pair of spaced arms extend from the body portion defining a slot between the arm and the body portion for receiving and retaining a portion of the length of fiber optic cable. The arms are spaced a distance from each other for retaining the fiber optic cable in an arc having a radius greater than a minimum bend radius of the fiber optic cable.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2003Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: 3Com CorporationInventors: Hong Li, Kenneth S. Laughlin, Craig G. Mitchell, Thomas C. Ruberto
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Publication number: 20040017669Abstract: An apparatus and method for retaining a length of fiber optic cable to a circuit board includes a body portion. The body portion of the apparatus includes at least a pair of spaced legs extending from the body portion, each of the legs is adapted to be received in a mounting opening formed in the PC board. Each of the spaced legs includes a foot portion adapted for securing the body to the circuit board and at least a pair of spaced arms extend from the body portion defining a slot between the arm and the body portion for receiving and retaining a portion of the length of fiber optic cable. The arms are spaced a distance from each other for retaining the fiber optic cable in an arc having a radius greater than a minimum bend radius of the fiber optic cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2003Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventors: Hong Li, Kenneth S. Laughlin, Craig G. Mitchell, Thomas C. Ruberto
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Patent number: 6621714Abstract: An apparatus and method for retaining a length of fiber optic cable to a circuit board includes a body portion. The body portion of the apparatus includes at least a pair of spaced legs extending from the body portion, each of the legs is adapted to be received in a mounting opening formed in the PC board. Each of the spaced legs includes a foot portion adapted for securing the body to the circuit board and at least a pair of spaced arms extend from the body portion defining a slot between the arm and the body portion for receiving and retaining a portion of the length of fiber optic cable. The arms are spaced a distance from each other for retaining the fiber optic cable in an arc having a radius greater than a minimum bend radius of the fiber optic cable.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2001Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: 3Com CorporationInventors: Hong Li, Kenneth S. Laughlin, Craig G. Mitchell, Thomas C. Ruberto
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Patent number: D1069794Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: Mason Electric Co.Inventors: Robert Jay Myles, Thomas C. Ruberto, Christopher L. Sommerville, Harout Markarian, Kelly P. Ambriz