Patents by Inventor Wayne Anderson

Wayne Anderson 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).

  • Laminate sheet
    Patent number: 7713892
    Abstract: A laminate sheet that can be easily produced together with improving the heat resistance and the water absorbency. Provided is a laminate sheet prepared by laminating plural sheet materials by a resin composition, wherein the resin composition is comprised of an aromatic polyamide resin and an epoxy group-containing phenoxy resin having an epoxy group in the molecule, and the resin composition is a polyamide resin composition that contains 30 to 50% by mass of the epoxy group-containing phenoxy resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignees: Nitto Shinko Corporation, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Dupont Teijin Advanced Papers (Japan) Limited
    Inventors: Yasuyuki Kihara, Yoshiki Takahashi, Hidenori Takayama, Masanori Imai, Yasunori Tanaka, Shinji Naruse, David Wayne Anderson
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A STATUS OF A MEMEBER OF A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20100106428
    Abstract: A system or method for monitoring a status of a member of a vehicle comprises a member of a vehicle. A set of one or more magnets is secured to the member. A magnetic field sensor is mounted on a vehicle, spaced apart from the member. The magnetic field sensor produces a data signal. A data processor receives the data signal from the magnetic field sensor and detects at least one of a deformation or movement of the member with respect to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventor: Noel Wayne Anderson
  • High Integrity Coordination System for Multiple Off-Road Vehicles
    Publication number: 20100094481
    Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide a method and apparatus for controlling and coordinating multiple vehicles. In one illustrative embodiment, machine behaviors are assigned to multiple vehicles performing a task. The vehicles are coordinated to perform the task using the assigned behaviors and a number of signals received from other vehicles and the environment during performance of the task. In another illustrative embodiment, a role is identified for each vehicle in a group of vehicles. A number of machine behaviors are assigned to each vehicle depending upon the identified role for the vehicle. The machine behaviors are selected from coordinating machine behaviors stored in a behavior library. Each vehicle is then coordinated to perform the task according to the role and machine behaviors assigned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventor: Noel Wayne Anderson
  • High Integrity Coordination for Multiple Off-Road Vehicles
    Publication number: 20100094499
    Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide a method and apparatus for controlling and coordinating multiple vehicles. In one illustrative embodiment, machine behaviors are assigned to multiple vehicles performing a task. The vehicles are coordinated to perform the task using the assigned behaviors and a number of signals received from other vehicles and the environment during performance of the task. In another illustrative embodiment, a role is identified for each vehicle in a group of vehicles. A number of machine behaviors are assigned to each vehicle depending upon the identified role for the vehicle. The machine behaviors are selected from coordinating machine behaviors stored in a behavior library. Each vehicle is then coordinated to perform the task according to the role and machine behaviors assigned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventor: Noel Wayne Anderson
  • Autonomous biobuoy for detecting a characteristic of a marine biosphere and method of assembling the biobuoy
    Patent number: 7690247
    Abstract: Autonomous biobuoy for detecting a characteristic of a marine biosphere and method of assembling the biobuoy. An autonomous biobuoy is provided for detecting a characteristic of a marine biosphere, comprising a detector assembly for detecting the characteristic of the marine biosphere, the detector assembly capable of generating a detector assembly output signal responsive to the characteristic detected thereby and a transmitter coupled to said detector assembly for broadcasting the detector assembly output signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: David Lapota, Gregory Wayne Anderson, Stephen Lieberman
  • DISTRIBUTED KNOWLEDGE BASE FOR VEHICULAR LOCALIZATION AND WORK-SITE MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20100063626
    Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide an apparatus for controlling a vehicle. In an illustrative embodiment, a vehicle is comprised of a machine controller, a steering system, a propulsion system, a braking system, a sensor system, and a knowledge base used by the machine controller. The machine controller identifies a dynamic condition and sends commands to the steering system, the propulsion system, and the braking system to move the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Noel Wayne Anderson
  • HIGH INTEGRITY PERCEPTION PROGRAM
    Publication number: 20100063664
    Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide a computer program product for processing sensor data and controlling the movement of a vehicle. In an illustrative embodiment, an operating environment around the vehicle is identified and sensor data is selected from a set of sensors. A dynamic condition is identified using a plurality of different types of sensors on the vehicle. In response to the dynamic condition being identified, the movement of the vehicle is controlled. In another illustrative embodiment, an environment around the vehicle is identified to form an operating environment. Sensor data is selected from a set of sensors in a plurality of redundant sensors based on the operating environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Noel Wayne Anderson
  • MULTI-VEHICLE HIGH INTEGRITY PERCEPTION
    Publication number: 20100063673
    Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide a method for processing sensor data and controlling the movement of a vehicle. In one illustrative embodiment, a vehicle having a plurality of sensors attempts to receive sensor data. In response to an inability of the vehicle to obtain needed sensor data, collected sensor data is requested from a plurality of other vehicles to form alternate sensor data. The alternate sensor data is received and the vehicle is controlled using the alternate sensor data. In another illustrative embodiment, a request is received at a first vehicle for sensor data from a different vehicle. Sensor data is collected from a plurality of sensors at the first vehicle. The sensor data is then sent to the different vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Noel Wayne Anderson
  • VEHICLE WITH HIGH INTEGRITY PERCEPTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100063672
    Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide an apparatus for processing sensor data and controlling the movement of a vehicle. In an illustrative embodiment, an operating environment around the vehicle is identified and sensor data is selected from a set of sensors. The movement of the vehicle is controlled based on the operating environment identified. In another illustrative embodiment, a sensor system has some sensors that are more accurate in a particular environment than other sensors. A dynamic condition is identified by the sensor system and commands are sent to the steering system, the propulsion system, and the braking system to move the vehicle using the sensor data detected by the sensor system. The environment is identified using the plurality of different types of sensors on the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Noel Wayne Anderson
  • LEADER-FOLLOWER SEMI-AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE WITH OPERATOR ON SIDE
    Publication number: 20100063680
    Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide a method and apparatus for controlling movement of a vehicle. User input selecting a path for the vehicle is received from an operator. The vehicle responds to the user input by moving along the selected path in a manner that maintains the operator on a side of the vehicle. The illustrative embodiments further provide a method and apparatus for improved machine control. The vehicle receives a power-up command, instructions to execute a planned path, and information identifying a leader. The leader is an operator. The vehicle then executes the planned path using the information identifying the leader in order to follow a path of the leader. The vehicle moves along the path in a manner that maintains the leader in a position proximate to a side of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Jonathan Louis Tolstedt, Noel Wayne Anderson
  • HIGH INTEGRITY PERCEPTION FOR MACHINE LOCALIZATION AND SAFEGUARDING
    Publication number: 20100063651
    Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide a method for processing sensor data and controlling the movement of a vehicle. An operating environment around the vehicle is identified and sensor data is selected from a set of sensors. A dynamic condition is identified using a plurality of different types of sensors on the vehicle. In response to the dynamic condition being identified, the movement of the vehicle is controlled. Sensor data for a plurality of vehicles is managed by receiving sensor data at the plurality of vehicles, each with a plurality of sensors. In response to a selected vehicle within the plurality of vehicles being unable to obtain needed sensor data, collected sensor data from a number of other vehicles in the plurality of vehicles can be obtained to form alternate sensor data used to control the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Noel Wayne Anderson
  • LEADER-FOLLOWER FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE WITH OPERATOR ON SIDE
    Publication number: 20100063663
    Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide a method and apparatus for controlling movement of a vehicle. Movement of an operator located at a side of the vehicle is identified with a plurality of sensors located in the vehicle and the vehicle is moved in a path that maintains the operator at the side of the vehicle while the operator is moving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Jonathan Louis Tolstedt, Noel Wayne Anderson
  • DISTRIBUTED KNOWLEDGE BASE PROGRAM FOR VEHICULAR LOCALIZATION AND WORK-SITE MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20100063648
    Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide a computer program product for controlling a vehicle. In an illustrative embodiment, a computer program product is comprised of a computer recordable media having computer usable program code for identifying a dynamic condition. When the dynamic condition is identified, computer usable program code using a knowledge base controls the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Noel Wayne Anderson
  • DISTRIBUTED KNOWLEDGE BASE METHOD FOR VEHICULAR LOCALIZATION AND WORK-SITE MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20100063954
    Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide a method for controlling a vehicle. In an illustrative embodiment, a dynamic condition is identified and the vehicle is controlled using a knowledge base comprising a fixed knowledge base and a learned knowledge base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Noel Wayne Anderson
  • Garment for Use Near Autonomous Machines
    Publication number: 20100063652
    Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide a method and apparatus for localizing an operator using a garment, a number of localization devices capable of being detected by an autonomous vehicle, and a controller capable of sending a control signal to the autonomous vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Noel Wayne Anderson
  • DEPTH CONTROLLABLE AND MEASURABLE MEDICAL DRIVER DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20090326537
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for creating a bore in bone. The devices and methods described involve driving a rotating bit in an axial direction such that both rotation and linear movement are controlled and measurable. The instrument is useful for a surgeon to control and simultaneously measure the travel of the tool into the bone and prevent injury to surrounding structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Wayne Anderson
  • NON-TOXIC, BIODEGRADABLE SENSOR NODES FOR USE WITH A WIRELESS NETWORK
    Publication number: 20090303071
    Abstract: A sensor node for deployment in association with an earth surface has a biodegradable plastic housing, an electronic circuit board within the housing, and at least one battery for providing electrical energy to the circuit board. The circuit board has a non-toxic substrate and at least one lead-free solder element. Each battery is a non-toxic battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: Noel Wayne Anderson
  • Mobile Station for Unmanned Vehicle
    Publication number: 20090298539
    Abstract: A mobile station for an unmanned vehicle comprises a vehicular storage area for storing a vehicle during transit or at rest. A first wireless transceiver communicates a status or command between the vehicle and the mobile station during at least one of vehicular deployment and rest. A station controller manages a management plan of the vehicle comprising at least one of retooling the vehicle, loading a payload on the vehicle, and recharging or refueling of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: Noel Wayne Anderson
  • Mobile Station for Unmanned Vehicle
    Publication number: 20090299582
    Abstract: A mobile station for an unmanned vehicle comprises a vehicular storage area for storing a vehicle during transit or at rest. A first wireless transceiver communicates a status or command between the vehicle and the mobile station during at least one of vehicular deployment and rest. A station controller manages a management plan of the vehicle comprising at least one of retooling the vehicle, loading a payload on the vehicle, and recharging or refueling of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: Noel Wayne Anderson
  • Mobile station for an unmanned vehicle
    Patent number: 7610122
    Abstract: A mobile station for an unmanned vehicle comprises a vehicular storage area for storing a vehicle during transit or at rest. A first wireless transceiver communicates a status or command between the vehicle and the mobile station during at least one of vehicular deployment and rest. A station controller manages a management plan of the vehicle comprising at least one of retooling the vehicle, loading a payload on the vehicle, and recharging or refueling of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventor: Noel Wayne Anderson