Patents by Inventor Trent C. Reusser

Trent C. Reusser 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).

  • Synthetic vision final approach terrain fading
    Patent number: 7719483
    Abstract: A method of removing synthetic vision terrain and objects from a graphical display when unsafe to rely on the synthetic vision terrain and objects is provided. The method comprises receiving current position data from at least one sensor, determining when to fade out synthetic vision terrain and objects based on the position data received, and fading out synthetic vision terrain and objects gradually when determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Thea L. Feyereisen, Jeffrey M. Rye, Trent C Reusser
  • Sniper Training System
    Publication number: 20090155747
    Abstract: For improved sniper training, a sniper skills training system is described. The sniper training system comprises a computer trainer station having a 3D rendering engine, a computer display, a trainer user interface module, at least one database, and a data storage; and a simulated rifle unit having a near-to-eye display and a hardware interface module, wherein the trainer station is interfaced with the simulated rifle unit to provide a simulated training scenario.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Alan G. Cornett, Robert E. DeMers, Trent C. Reusser
  • Synthetic Vision Final Approach Terrain Fading
    Publication number: 20070176794
    Abstract: A method of removing synthetic vision terrain and objects from a graphical display when unsafe to rely on the synthetic vision terrain and objects is provided. The method comprises receiving current position data from at least one sensor, determining when to fade out synthetic vision terrain and objects based on the position data received, and fading out synthetic vision terrain and objects gradually when determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Thea L. Feyereisen, Jeffrey M. Rye, Trent C. Reusser
  • Method and apparatus for displaying attitude, heading, and terrain data
    Patent number: 7215256
    Abstract: A method for displaying attitude, heading, and navigation data on a single display is described. The method comprises configuring the display with terrain data, overlaying the terrain display with a compass rose display, and superimposing an attitude direction indicator with the compass rose display, the attitude direction indicator referenced to a center of the compass rose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Trent C. Reusser, Thea L. Feyereisen