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).

  • Publication number: 20230391327
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Tor Aksel Notland Heirung, Eva Fornaeus, Adrian Kit Malaran, William Silva, Eric Lujan
  • Publication number: 20230168676
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: William Silva, Vikrant More, Ashwani Arya, Mehran Ferdowsi, Stephen Yui
  • Patent number: 11556129
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: William Silva, Vikrant More, Ashwani Arya, Mehran Ferdowsi, Stephen Yui
  • Patent number: 11410781
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: William Silva, Fabricio M. Takaki
  • Publication number: 20220170587
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: William Silva
  • Publication number: 20220066450
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: William Silva, Vikrant More, Ashwani Arya, Mehran Ferdowsi, Stephen Yui
  • Patent number: 11169522
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: William Silva, Vikrant More, Ashwani Arya, Mehran Ferdowsi, Stephen Yui
  • Publication number: 20210304903
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: William Silva, Fabricio M. Takaki
  • Publication number: 20190094863
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: William Silva, Vikrant More, Ashwani Arya, Mehran Ferdowsi, Stephen Yui
  • Patent number: 9618829
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: STINGER TEES, INC.
    Inventors: William A. Silva, Michael H. Maness, Ben S. Corley, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150047173
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: William A. Silva, Michael H. Maness, Ben S. Corley
  • Patent number: 8695359
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Anderson Bortoletto, Rogerio Soares Brisola, Fernando Luiz Freitas Filho, William Silva, Vanessa Christina Riberio, Simone M. Vidal, Ronald L. Voglewede
  • Publication number: 20120324914
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: ANDERSON BORTOLETTO, ROGERIO SOARES BRISOLA, FERNANDO LUIZ FREITAS FILHO, WILLIAM SILVA, VANESSA CHRISTINA RIBERIO, SIMONE M. VIDAL, RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE
  • Patent number: 6941598
    Abstract: A bed comprises a mattress supported on a support surface. The mattress has first and second inflatable cells for supporting a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20040139546
    Abstract: A bed comprises a mattress supported on a support surface. The mattress has first and second inflatable cells for supporting a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    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
  • Patent number: 6668408
    Abstract: A bed comprises a mattress supported on a support surface. The mattress has first and second inflatable cells for supporting a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20030051292
    Abstract: A bed comprises a mattress supported on a support surface. The mattress has first and second inflatable cells for supporting a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    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
  • Patent number: 6438776
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20010029628
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: D791117
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: STINGER TEES, INC.
    Inventors: William A. Silva, Michael H. Maness, Ben S. Corley, Jr.