Patents by Inventor William C. Beavin

William C. Beavin 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: 8380362
    Abstract: Methods and architecture systems for controlling vehicle systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of remotely controlling a vehicle includes estimating a position of the vehicle. A position estimation algorithm may estimate the position of the vehicle. A position data packet received from the vehicle may be used to update the estimated position of the vehicle. A display device may display a virtual representation of the vehicle based on the updated estimated position of the vehicle. Command signals may be transmitted to the vehicle based on the displayed virtual representation of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: William C. Beavin
  • Publication number: 20110010022
    Abstract: Methods and architecture systems for controlling vehicle systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of remotely controlling a vehicle includes estimating a position of the vehicle. A position estimation algorithm may estimate the position of the vehicle. A position data packet received from the vehicle may be used to update the estimated position of the vehicle. A display device may display a virtual representation of the vehicle based on the updated estimated position of the vehicle. Command signals may be transmitted to the vehicle based on the displayed virtual representation of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: William C. Beavin
  • Patent number: 5503149
    Abstract: A computer system receives two dimensional image data of a heart or other organ to be simulated in three dimensions. It also receives chemical composition data of the heart or other organ, and chemical composition data other parts of the body. These data are put in the computer memory. Then a "Voxel View.TM." or three dimensional volume rendering program forms images of the organ to be studied. For example, with the heart it generates images of the atria and ventricle. Diagnostic data obtained from a patient conveniently with electrical measurement signals including an electrocardiagram, electromyogram, electroencephalogram, and other diagnostic measured electrical signals obtained from a patient are fed into the system and are placed in computer memory. Arthroscopic and/or laproscopic data obtained from a lens located inside the body of portions of organs of the body of the patient may be inputted as diagnostic data and processed with a "PowerScene.TM." program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Inventor: William C. Beavin
  • Patent number: 5495568
    Abstract: A computer system receives data describing fabric characteristics such as weave pattern, frictional characteristics, average fibers per strand, strand wear characteristics, and elasticity. Fabric colors and patterns are also inputs. Data describing an individual's physical characteristics such as dimensions and complexion are input into the computer system's memory. Digitized photographs of an individual may be mapped over a three dimensional image tailored to that individual's dimensions. Garment models are placed over the three dimensional images, which reflect the inputted fabric characteristics and color patterns. The fit is tailored to match the three dimensional model, and shown graphically on the computer display device. The three dimensional model moves as the individual would move, such as raising the arms, bending, walking, or running.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Inventor: William C. Beavin
  • Patent number: 5273038
    Abstract: A computer system receives two dimensional slice data of a heart or other organ to be simulated in three dimensions. It also receives chemical composition data of the heart or other organ, and chemical composition data of other parts of the body. These data are put in the computer memory. Then a Voxel View or three dimensional volume rendering program forms images of the organ to be studied. For example, with the heart it generates images of the atria and ventricle. Diagnostic data obtained from a patient conveniently with electrical measurement signals including an electro-cardiagram electro-myogram, electro-encephalogram, and other diagnostic measured electrical signals obtained from a patient are fed into the system and are placed in computer memory. Physiological data of the patient, including the strength, weakness and other parameters of the organ, is also considered diagnostic data and is supplied into the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Inventor: William C. Beavin