Patents by Inventor William Silva
William Silva 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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Publication number: 20230391327Abstract: Approaches for top speed dependent operational parameter configuration are disclosed. An operational parameter to be used by an autonomous vehicle is received. Operational modes and corresponding operational regions are determined based on the received operational parameter. A first set of autonomous vehicle parameters are determined and set based on the received operational parameter. A second set of autonomous vehicle parameters are determined and set based on the first set of autonomous vehicle parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2022Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Tor Aksel Notland Heirung, Eva Fornaeus, Adrian Kit Malaran, William Silva, Eric Lujan
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Publication number: 20230168676Abstract: This disclosure describes a method of controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The steps of controlling include acquiring images with an image capture device of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The steps include analyzing the images to determine navigation information of the UAV with a vision-based navigation system. The steps include tracking a position of the UAV with the vision-based navigation system. The steps include controlling rotors of the UAV to prevent deviations in movement from a desired flight path or position of the UAV. The steps include limiting travel or flight of the UAV to a physical region determined by the desired flight path.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: William Silva, Vikrant More, Ashwani Arya, Mehran Ferdowsi, Stephen Yui
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Patent number: 11556129Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for a multipoint cable cam (MPCC) of an aerial vehicle. A method includes operations of receiving user input associated with a predetermined path and correlating the received user input with stored global positioning satellite (GPS) data to generate one or more virtual waypoints along the predetermined path. The method includes processing the one or more virtual waypoints to generate a spline-based flight path. The method may include storing the spline-based flight path and transmitting the spline-based flight path to the aerial vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: William Silva, Vikrant More, Ashwani Arya, Mehran Ferdowsi, Stephen Yui
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Patent number: 11410781Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for managing a manufacturing environment, comprising: providing an Internet of Things (IoT) hub, the IoT hub coordinating communication between a mobile device and a product fabrication system; communicating between the mobile device and the product fabrication system via a secure internal network of the manufacturing environment; maintaining a master version of an application on the IoT hub; and, updating a mobile version of an application on the mobile device using the master version of the application maintained on the IoT hub.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: William Silva, Fabricio M. Takaki
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Publication number: 20220170587Abstract: A backpack kickstand assembly for supporting a backpack while the backpack is being worn includes a backpack frame that can be worn on a user's back. A backpack is removably mounted to the backpack frame to facilitate the backpack to be carried on the user's back. A kickstand is attachable to the backpack frame and the kickstand is positionable in an extended position to support the weight of the backpack frame while the backpack frame is being worn to facilitate the wearer of the backpack frame to rest. The kickstand is positionable in a retracted position to facilitate the wearer to bear the full weight of the backpack frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventor: William Silva
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Publication number: 20220066450Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for a multipoint cable cam (MPCC) of an aerial vehicle. A method includes operations of receiving user input associated with a predetermined path and correlating the received user input with stored global positioning satellite (GPS) data to generate one or more virtual waypoints along the predetermined path. The method includes processing the one or more virtual waypoints to generate a spline-based flight path. The method may include storing the spline-based flight path and transmitting the spline-based flight path to the aerial vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: William Silva, Vikrant More, Ashwani Arya, Mehran Ferdowsi, Stephen Yui
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Patent number: 11169522Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for a multipoint cable cam (MPCC) of an aerial vehicle. A method includes operations of receiving user input associated with a predetermined path and correlating the received user input with stored global positioning satellite (GPS) data to generate one or more virtual waypoints along the predetermined path. The method includes processing the one or more virtual waypoints to generate a spline-based flight path. The method may include storing the spline-based flight path and transmitting the spline-based flight path to the aerial vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: William Silva, Vikrant More, Ashwani Arya, Mehran Ferdowsi, Stephen Yui
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Publication number: 20210304903Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for managing a manufacturing environment, comprising: providing an Internet of Things (IoT) hub, the IoT hub coordinating communication between a mobile device and a product fabrication system; communicating between the mobile device and the product fabrication system via a secure internal network of the manufacturing environment; maintaining a master version of an application on the IoT hub; and, updating a mobile version of an application on the mobile device using the master version of the application maintained on the IoT hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2020Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: William Silva, Fabricio M. Takaki
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Publication number: 20190094863Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for a multipoint cable cam (MPCC) of an aerial vehicle. A method includes operations of receiving user input associated with a predetermined path and correlating the received user input with stored global positioning satellite (GPS) data to generate one or more virtual waypoints along the predetermined path. The method includes processing the one or more virtual waypoints to generate a spline-based flight path. The method may include storing the spline-based flight path and transmitting the spline-based flight path to the aerial vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: William Silva, Vikrant More, Ashwani Arya, Mehran Ferdowsi, Stephen Yui
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Patent number: 9618829Abstract: A method and device for holding an electronic device, such as a suitably-equipped cellular phone, having a video recording feature, or simply a camera, at a desired elevation for filming or photographing. The device includes a frame for holding the electronic device and a vertical support serving as a monopod, such as a golf alignment stick. The frame may be a two-part adjustable frame comprising two interlocking, opposing, L-shaped elements.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: STINGER TEES, INC.Inventors: William A. Silva, Michael H. Maness, Ben S. Corley, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150047173Abstract: A method and device for holding an electronic device, such as a suitably-equipped cellular phone, having a video recording feature, or simply a camera, at a desired elevation for filming or photographing. The device includes a frame for holding the electronic device and a vertical support serving as a monopod, such as a golf alignment stick. The frame may be a two-part adjustable frame comprising two interlocking, opposing, L-shaped elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: William A. Silva, Michael H. Maness, Ben S. Corley
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Patent number: 8695359Abstract: A refrigerator having a water circulation and drainage system includes a fresh food compartment with a liner and a drain, an icemaker system having an ice forming cavity with a draining mechanism, and an ice storage bin coupled to a drain line for draining excess liquid from the ice storage bin. The water circulation and drainage system includes a water tank having an inlet port and an overflow device for draining water. The system also includes a drainage tank having a first water tank inlet port for receiving water from the overflow device of the water tank, a second water inlet port for receiving water from the ice storage bin, and a third inlet port for receiving water from the liner.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Anderson Bortoletto, Rogerio Soares Brisola, Fernando Luiz Freitas Filho, William Silva, Vanessa Christina Riberio, Simone M. Vidal, Ronald L. Voglewede
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Publication number: 20120324914Abstract: A refrigerator having a water circulation and drainage system includes a fresh food compartment with a liner and a drain, an icemaker system having an ice forming cavity with a draining mechanism, and an ice storage bin coupled to a drain line for draining excess liquid from the ice storage bin. The water circulation and drainage system includes a water tank having an inlet port and an overflow device for draining water. The system also includes a drainage tank having a first water tank inlet port for receiving water from the overflow device of the water tank, a second water inlet port for receiving water from the ice storage bin, and a third inlet port for receiving water from the liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: ANDERSON BORTOLETTO, ROGERIO SOARES BRISOLA, FERNANDO LUIZ FREITAS FILHO, WILLIAM SILVA, VANESSA CHRISTINA RIBERIO, SIMONE M. VIDAL, RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE
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Patent number: 6941598Abstract: A bed comprises a mattress supported on a support surface. The mattress has first and second inflatable cells for supporting a patient.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Ferrand, Marc M. Thomas, Lincoln J. Alvord, Stephen D. Smith, Steven N. Roe, Richard W. O'Connor, William A. Gilmartin, William Loh, William R. Fish, Jonathan Salsado, Charles W. Neder, William Silva, Wesley E. Grass
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Publication number: 20040139546Abstract: A bed comprises a mattress supported on a support surface. The mattress has first and second inflatable cells for supporting a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventors: Robert J. Ferrand, Marc M. Thomas, Lincoln J. Alvord, Stephen D. Smith, Steven N. Roe, Richard W. O'Connor, William A. Gilmartin, William Loh, William R. Fish, Jonathan Salsado, Charles W. Neder, William Silva, Wesley E. Grass
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Patent number: 6668408Abstract: A bed comprises a mattress supported on a support surface. The mattress has first and second inflatable cells for supporting a patient.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Ferrand, Marc M. Thomas, Lincoln J. Alvord, Stephen D. Smith, Steven N. Roe, Richard W. O'Connor, William A. Gilmartin, William Loh, William R. Fish, Jonathan Salsado, Charles W. Neder, William Silva, Wesley E. Grass
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Publication number: 20030051292Abstract: A bed comprises a mattress supported on a support surface. The mattress has first and second inflatable cells for supporting a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: Robert J. Ferrand, Marc M. Thomas, Lincoln J. Alvord, Stephen D. Smith, Steven N. Roe, Richard W. O'Connor, William A. Gilmartin, William Loh, William R. Fish, Jonathan Salsado, Charles W. Neder, William Silva, Wesley E. Grass
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Patent number: 6438776Abstract: A bed configured to support a patient having a weight comprises a frame, a patient support, and a plurality of sensors coupled between the frame and the patient support. Each of the plurality of sensors is configured to generate an analog signal in response to a portion of the weight of the patient on the patient support. The bed also comprises a circuit coupled to the plurality of sensors to receive the analog signals therefrom. The circuit includes a plurality of analog-to-digital converters, each analog-to-digital converter being coupled to one of the sensors to generate a separate digital signal for each of the plurality of sensors, and a processor coupled to the plurality of analog-to-digital converters to determine the weight of the patient on the patient support.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2001Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Ferrand, Marc M. Thomas, Lincoln J. Alvord, Stephen D. Smith, Steven N. Roe, Richard W. O'Connor, William A. Gilmartin, William Loh, William R. Fish, Jonathan Salsado, Charles W. Neder, William Silva, Wesley E. Grass
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Publication number: 20010029628Abstract: A bed configured to support a patient having a weight comprises a frame, a patient support, and a plurality of sensors coupled between the frame and the patient support. Each of the plurality of sensors is configured to generate an analog signal in response to a portion of the weight of the patient on the patient support. The bed also comprises a circuit coupled to the plurality of sensors to receive the analog signals therefrom. The circuit includes a plurality of analog-to-digital converters, each analog-to-digital converter being coupled to one of the sensors to generate a separate digital signal for each of the plurality of sensors, and a processor coupled to the plurality of analog-to-digital converters to determine the weight of the patient on the patient support.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Applicant: Hill-Rom, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Ferrand, Marc M. Thomas, Lincoln J. Alvord, Stephen D. Smith, Steven N. Roe, Richard W. O'Connor, William A. Gilmartin, William Loh, William R. Fish, Jonathan Salsado, Charles W. Neder, William Silva, Wesley E. Grass
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Patent number: D791117Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: STINGER TEES, INC.Inventors: William A. Silva, Michael H. Maness, Ben S. Corley, Jr.