Patents Issued in November 6, 2018
  • Patent number: 10119792
    Abstract: An MFA panel provides enhanced compressibility and off-axis threat protection by distributing solid elements among a plurality of vertically stacked, flexible supporting sheets, so that the elements on each sheet are spaced apart while the stacked arrangement provides adjacent or overlapping coverage of the panel, while allowing the solid elements to slide over each other during compression. The solid elements can be triangular or square, and can be metal or ceramic. The supporting sheets can be high tensile, such as para aramid, or low tensile, such as PET, Nylon, or cotton, for enhanced compressibility, flexibility, drape, and hand. A high tensile backing ply can be included to inhibit tensile failure of low tensile supporting sheets. In embodiments, the panels are attached to each other only at their edges. Fibers of para aramid supporting sheets can be unidirectional, so as to share the load of an impact throughout the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Warwick Mills Inc.
    Inventor: Charles A. Howland
  • Patent number: 10119793
    Abstract: A slash-protecting panel is affordable, comfortable, flexible, light, and concealable, while providing at least 80N HOSDB slash protection. A plurality of solid elements are aligned on upper and lower backing sheets in rows and columns separated by continuous gaps between 25% and 95% as wide as the solid elements, the upper elements being centered above the gap intersections of the lower elements, leaving isolated gap “islands” uncovered but no continuous gaps. Embodiments further include a third layer with smaller “button” solid elements arranged behind the gap islands, leaving no gaps. The solid elements can be ceramic or metal, and the backing sheets can be ballistic fabric, or any convenient woven, non-woven, or warp knit. Solid elements can be attached to the sheets by rivets or adhesives, or held in pockets. Embodiments include an inner and/or an outer covering layer of a knit or similar fabric for added comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Warwick Mills Inc.
    Inventor: Charles A Howland
  • Patent number: 10119794
    Abstract: An entanglement obstacle for obstructing an area of a surface includes a mesh layer suspended over upright perimeter members via a perimeter cable and over upright central members via a central cable. The upright members are operatively attached to the surface. The perimeter cable is operatively attached to the perimeter members at a perimeter clearance above the surface to provide a trip impediment. The central cable is operatively attached to the central members at a central clearance above the surface to provide a step-over impediment. The central clearance is greater than the perimeter clearance. The mesh layer is operatively attached to the perimeter and central cables such that the mesh layer covers the obstructed area to provide an entanglement obstacle. The mesh layer is inclined from the central cable to each of first and second sides of the obstacle at an angle defined by the central perimeter clearances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Mid-American Gunite, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Masserant, Craig Van Camp
  • Patent number: 10119795
    Abstract: A shooting target for use with high-power firearms comprising one or more movable targets moveably connected to an upstanding post. The post includes an elongate target guide structure defined by hollow cylinder with a guide slot in the cylinder wall. The target has a pivot section with a target arm extending generally perpendicularly therefrom and a distally disposed target face connected to the arm. The cylinder is sized to receive the pivot section therein so that the target arm extends outwardly though the guide slot, the guide slot configured to simultaneously direct movement of the target from one side of the guide to the other and downwardly as the target rotated in the guide structure following impact by a bullet. The target arm is configured to position the target adjacent to the upstanding post where it is visible to the shooter. The upstanding post is provided with a V-shaped impingement structure disposed facing the shooter and between the target support structure and the shooter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventors: Jared Lynn Daub, Ethan Verlan Sensenig, Kirby Richard Sensenig
  • Patent number: 10119796
    Abstract: An arrow nock may have at least two distinct string guides each designed to receive a bowstring to fire an arrow from a bow. When the nock is connected to and aligned with the arrow, each distinct string guide may be designed, when receiving the bowstring, to rotate the arrow about its longitudinal axis with respect to the bow into one of a limited number of alignment orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Hunter's Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Bednar, Michael J. Shaffer, Jacob A. Hout, Dean Mook
  • Patent number: 10119797
    Abstract: Techniques and architecture are disclosed for a nose insert for use in a projectile. The nose insert includes a polymer nose element and a metal cap. The polymer nose element includes a rear shank portion and a tapered head portion. Disposed onto the tapered head portion of the polymer nose is the metal cap. The metal includes an outer curved portion that terminates at a forward end in a meplat. In some embodiments, the metal cap prevents deformation of the polymer nose element caused by high stagnation temperatures experienced by the projectile during flight. In some other embodiments, the metal cap includes a locking ridge. The locking ridge is disposed on an inner surface of the metal cap component and interfaces with an outer surface of the tapered head portion of the polymer nose element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Burczynski
  • Patent number: 10119798
    Abstract: An electronic tracking system for obtaining geographic or other information about a targeted object from deployed ordnance. Ordnance can be delivered from any suitable weapon or weapons system, including hand-held or artillery guns, manned or unmanned aircraft, etc. The ordnance can be substantially any projectile targeted at a human, animal or other object. Once deployed, the ordnance can provide a variety of information about location, the target, the shooter, or the ordnance itself. Such information can be transmitted at any suitable interval, even time-delayed or upon a condition. Preferably, the system also contains a receiver to receive the transmitted information. Once received, the information can be then provided to users in any appropriate fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Insights International Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Evan Parker
  • Patent number: 10119799
    Abstract: A firearm cartridge with a specially-configured token disc added to its base. The token includes an outer section and a central strike plate. The strike plate includes a strike ball at its center. The presence of the token increases the effective length of the cartridge and thereby prevents the closure of the bolt of a conventional firearm. As a result, the inventive cartridge cannot be fired in a conventional firearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: AMTEC Less Lethal Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Todd Kuchman
  • Patent number: 10119800
    Abstract: A distance measuring wheel device includes a base and a counter is arranged inside the base and laterally connected to the axle of a first gear. Two connection arms respectively extend from the base. The wheel is rotatably between the two connection arms. Each end of the axle of the wheel is rotatably connected with one end of each connection arm opposite to the base. A first chain gear is connected to the axle of the wheel corresponding to the first gear. A second gear is rotatably arranged at one side of the base and engaged with the first gear. A third gear is coaxially linked to the second gear. A fourth gear is engaged with the third gear. The second chain gear is coaxially linked to the fourth gear. The chain is surrounded and engaged with the first chain gear and the second chain gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Hung-Hui Wang
  • Patent number: 10119801
    Abstract: Methods and systems for measuring a distance include measuring a first interference pattern between a lens and a target surface using a light source at a first wavelength. A second interference pattern is measured between the lens and the target surface using a light source at a second wavelength, different from the first wavelength. An absolute measurement of a distance between the lens and the target surface is determined based on the first interference pattern and the second interference pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard A. Haight, James B. Hannon, Rudolf M. Tromp
  • Patent number: 10119802
    Abstract: An optical position-measuring device includes a scale and a scanning reticle, whose relative position is determinable in three linearly independent spatial directions using interfering light beams. A splitter grating is disposed on the scanning reticle and adapted to split light into sub-beams of different diffraction orders. An optical grating is disposed on the scale and adapted to further split the sub-beams and to recombine them after they have been reflected back from the scanning reticle. Grating fields configured as phase gratings are disposed on a side of the scanning reticle that faces the scale. The grating fields act as diffractive optics that influence the further split sub-beams. The grating fields have different step heights. An output grating is disposed on the scanning reticle and adapted to output, as interfering sub-beams, light that has been multiply reflected between the scale and the scanning reticle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Speckbacher, Tobias Gruendl, Christian Baeuml, Josef Weidmann
  • Patent number: 10119803
    Abstract: Swept source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) systems and methods may employ down-conversion. Down-converter systems and methods may utilize a distribution element and a frequency down shifter. The distribution element may receive an output signal of a photo detection device, the output signal comprising a first frequency component at or below a maximum conversion frequency and a second frequency component above the maximum conversion frequency. The distribution element may send the first frequency component to an analog to digital (A/D) converter and send the second frequency component to a frequency down shifter. The frequency down shifter may down shift the second frequency component to a frequency at or below the maximum conversion frequency to form a down shifted second frequency component. The frequency down shifter may send the down shifted second frequency component to the A/D converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: AMO WaveFront Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas D. Raymond, Isaac Neal, Daniel R. Hamrick, Thomas M. Shay
  • Patent number: 10119804
    Abstract: A moving amount estimating allaratus includes a losition data obtaining unit, an estimating unit, and an evaluating unit. The losition data obtaining unit obtains a llurality of losition data. The estimating unit estimates a moving amount of a larallel movement and/or a moving amount of a rotational movement of a llurality of moving losition data calculated when a first lrojection object image matches with a moving lrojection object image, with reslect to a llurality of second losition data. The evaluating unit evaluates a data moving amount based on a maximum travelling amount, and adolts the data moving amount evaluated as being adequate as a moving amount of a mobile body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: MURATA MACHINERY, LTD.
    Inventor: Yuki Denda
  • Patent number: 10119805
    Abstract: A noncontact optical three-dimensional measuring device that includes a first projector, a first camera, a second projector, and a second camera; a processor electrically coupled to the first projector, the first camera, the second projector, and the second camera; and computer readable media which, when executed by the processor, causes the first digital signal to be collected at a first time and the second digital signal to be collected at a second time different than the first time and determines three-dimensional coordinates of a first point on the surface based at least in part on the first digital signal and the first distance and determines three-dimensional coordinates of a second point on the surface based at least in part on the second digital signal and the second distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Bernd-Dietmar Becker, Robert E. Bridges
  • Patent number: 10119806
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: a light emitting unit configured to emit light; an optical unit configured to induce an optical influence to the light from the light emitting unit, the optical unit having an astigmatic lens configured to generate astigmatism with a plurality of focal lengths; a detecting unit configured to detect the light emitted in the light emitting unit, radiated outside through the optical unit, and reflected by an object; and a measuring unit configured to measure a distance to the object based on astigmatism generated in the reflection light detected in the detecting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Atsushi Toda
  • Patent number: 10119807
    Abstract: Devices and methods for determining the position of a device relative to a person using the device, or the position of a part of a user's body relative to the user. One or more thermal sensor may be used to determine the relative position of the device or part of the user's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Child Mind Institute, Inc.
    Inventor: Curtis P. White
  • Patent number: 10119808
    Abstract: Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention estimate depth from projected texture using camera arrays that includes at least two two-dimensional arrays of cameras each several cameras; an illumination system configured to illuminate a scene with a projected texture; a processor; and memory containing an image processing pipeline application and an illumination system controller application. In addition, the illumination system controller application directs the processor to control the illumination system to illuminate a scene with a projected texture. Furthermore, the image processing pipeline application directs the processor to: utilize the illumination system controller application to control the illumination system to illuminate a scene with a projected texture capture a set of images of the scene illuminated with the projected texture; determining depth estimates for pixel locations in an image from a reference viewpoint using at least a subset of the set of images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: FotoNation Limited
    Inventors: Kartik Venkataraman, Jacques Duparré
  • Patent number: 10119809
    Abstract: Camera simulation is extended to multi-camera systems. One aspect relates combine computer-graphics, single-camera simulation, multi-camera image signal processor (ISP) are combined to simulate and optimize a multi-camera system. Scene modeling is performed using synthetic computer generated scenes. The computer-graphics images are generated, taking into account the camera-intrinsic and camera-extrinsic parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Ramkumar Narayanswamy, Ginni Grover, Ram C. Nalla
  • Patent number: 10119810
    Abstract: A compact inspection assembly comprising digital sensors and/or laser measurement systems to validate attributes of pipe and associated threaded connections. An elongate body member is partially inserted into a central bore of a pipe section. A stabilizing centralizer assembly is selectively expanded to engage against the inner surface of the pipe section and prevent axial and rotational movement of the body section relative to the pipe section. An automated sensor assembly, attached to the body member and positioned in proximity to a threaded connection, measures data regarding the pipe and associated threaded connections. The measured and recorded data can be compared to predetermined standards (such as, for example, original equipment manufacturer and/or end user specifications or requirements) to verify pipe/connection compliance with desired standards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventors: Aubrey A. Stigall, Timothy M. Bedore, Braydon C. Stigall, Jeremy H. Melder
  • Patent number: 10119811
    Abstract: A method for measuring wafer alignment is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of first mark patterns extending in a first direction on a wafer, providing at least one second mark pattern on the first mark patterns such that it overlaps and intersects the first mark patterns, irradiating an optical signal onto the first mark patterns and the second mark pattern and obtaining coordinates of the second mark pattern by detecting signals from the second mark pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung Yoon Lee, Chan Hwang, Jeong Jin Lee
  • Patent number: 10119812
    Abstract: A trailer parameter identification system (1) for identifying at least one geometrical parameter relating to a trailer (5) comprises at least one sensor (9, 10, 11, 7A, 7B) and a processor (33A, 33B). The at least one sensor (9, 10, 11, 7A, 7B) is configured to acquire data. The processor (33A, 33B) is configured to process said data to generate a value representative of a geometrical parameter of the trailer (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover Limited
    Inventors: Harpreet Singh, Andrew Bradley
  • Patent number: 10119813
    Abstract: A device for ascertaining a suitable position of a sensor device for detecting a measured variable includes: a detection device for detecting environmental data in a surrounding area of the sensor device; a computing unit for ascertaining the suitable position of the sensor device based on the detected environmental data and the measured variable; and an output device for displaying the ascertained suitable position of the sensor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Alexander Buhmann
  • Patent number: 10119814
    Abstract: A system for recommending a size of a wearable item implements a method that includes identifying a reference wearable item and a size for the reference wearable item. The system accesses a wearable item database and retrieves a three-dimensional model of the reference wearable item. The system also receives, via a user interface, a functional requirement. The system accesses the wearable item database and identifies set of candidate objects, each of which satisfies the functional requirement. Based on the size of the reference wearable item, the system will determine a size for each of the candidate objects. The system will select at least one of the plurality of candidate objects as a recommended object and presents each recommended object and the size of each recommended object to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Tyler Wilkinson, Grant B. Fresen, Nicholas B. End, Erich Wolodzko
  • Patent number: 10119815
    Abstract: A binocular with an integrated rangefinder consisting of two tubes with observation channels, the optical systems of which include a Schmidt-Pechan prism reversion system with at least half-pentagonal prism and a Schmidt roof prism is provided. The laser transmitter of the transmitted infrared beam path is arranged in the first tube in parallel with the first observation channel towards the observed object and, furthermore, the display with an illuminated reticle and light beam is accommodated in the first tube, which, after passing through the integration display prism and the second separation layer on the reflective wall of the half-pentagonal prism and through the reversion system, is integrated into the first observation channel of the first tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: MEOPTA—OPTIKA, S.R.O.
    Inventors: Vojt{hacek over (e)}ch Mrlík, Zden{hacek over (e)}k Lo{hacek over (s)}{hacek over (t)}ák
  • Patent number: 10119816
    Abstract: Laser radar systems include a pentaprism configured to scan a measurement beam with respect to a target surface. A focusing optical assembly includes a corner cube that is used to adjust measurement beam focus. Target distance is estimated based on heterodyne frequencies between a return beam and a local oscillator beam. The local oscillator beam is configured to propagate to and from the focusing optical assembly before mixing with the return beam. In some examples, heterodyne frequencies are calibrated with respect to target distance using a Fabry-Perot interferometer having mirrors fixed to a lithium aluminosilicate glass-ceramic tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Nikon Metrology NV
    Inventors: Anthony R. Slotwinski, Mina A. Rezk
  • Patent number: 10119817
    Abstract: A laser beam generating device which includes a housing. A laser light generator is disposed in the housing and is operable to generate two output beams which project outside of the housing. The laser light generator includes a light source and a leveling mechanism on which the laser light generator is disposed. A mounting member is disposed on the housing and is configured to mount the laser beam generating device on a screw thread. The mounting member is movable relative to the housing between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: James Spaulding, Michael T. Matteo
  • Patent number: 10119818
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention relate to a surveying pole comprising at least two pole sections being telescopically insertable into each other so that a height adjustment of the pole is provided, a pointing tip at the lower end of the pole for setting the pole on a terrain point, a receptacle at an upper end of the pole for mounting a position giving means, a height measuring system for indicating the distance of the position giving means relative to the terrain point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG
    Inventors: Hannes Maar, Heinz Bernhard, Josef Lais, Paul Benz
  • Patent number: 10119819
    Abstract: A method and system for compensating for significant soft iron magnetic disturbances in a heading reference system, such as an aircraft heading reference system, such as an integrated standby unit; or a vehicle inertial system, provides a heading correction signal to the heading reference system when a detected difference in value between a gyro heading relative to magnetic north and a magnetometer reading during a defined measurement period exceeds a predetermined acceptable threshold value of change, such as one based on the expected gyro drift over that period. Upon receipt of the heading correction signal, the gyro heading is adjusted to maintain an accurate heading relative to true magnetic north. If this threshold value is not exceeded, then the magnetometer reading is used for the heading value. This method is iteratively repeated in order to continually maintain an accurate heading and may be employed for each heading measurement axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT, INC.
    Inventor: Shahram Askarpour
  • Patent number: 10119820
    Abstract: A gyroscope sensor is provided that comprises a resonator including a stem extending along an axis and a shell extending from the stem. The shell includes a hemispherical portion extending from the stem and a cylindrical portion extending from the hemispherical portion. The cylindrical portion includes an outer surface and an inner surface and terminates at an axial end surface that is perpendicular to the outer surface and the inner surface. The resonator further comprises an inner cylindrical substrate that extends along an axis and includes a set of inner electrodes arranged annularly about the axis, and a passage that extends along the axis through a central region of the inner cylindrical substrate. The stem extends through the passage to position the inner cylindrical substrate within the inner surface of the cylindrical portion of the resonator forming gaps between the set of inner electrodes and the inner surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: David M. Rozelle, Youngmin Albert Choi, James M. Pavell
  • Patent number: 10119821
    Abstract: A sensor includes a sensor element, defined in an XY plane, including a first member, a second member having a first portion extending from the first member in a positive Y axis direction, a second portion extending from the first portion in a positive X axis direction and a third portion extending from the second portion in a negative Y axis direction, and a third member having a first section and a second section having a rectangular shape in a top view respectively. The first portion, the second portion and the third portion extend along a periphery of the first section in the top view respectively. The second section is connected to the third portion and extends from the first section in a positive Y axis direction. A length of the second member is larger than a length of the third member in a positive X axis direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tsuyoshi Fujii, Kensaku Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 10119822
    Abstract: Vibration gyroscope circuitry, connectable to a vibrating MEMS gyroscope, includes drive circuitry for driving the gyroscope and a measurement circuit for providing a drive measurement signal indicating displacement of a mass along a drive axis. Sense circuitry processes a sense measurement signal of the gyroscope indicating displacement of the mass along a sense axis. A digital sample clock generator includes an oscillator for generating a master clock, a counter for counting master clock periods during one period of an input signal derived from the drive measurement signal, and a number count monitor for determining during how many input signal periods the number count stays constant and for comparing a number of constant periods with a critical number of constant periods. A frequency shifter triggers the oscillator to shift the master clock frequency whenever the monitor determines that the number of constant periods exceeds the critical number of constant periods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: NXP USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Thierry Cassagnes, Hugues Beaulaton, Laurent Cornibert, Yean Ling Teo
  • Patent number: 10119823
    Abstract: An angular velocity sensor includes a substrate; a plurality of mass units which is disposed above the substrate; respective coupling units which couple the respective mass units (a first mass unit and a third mass unit, the third mass unit and a second mass unit, the second mass unit and a fourth mass unit, and a fourth mass unit and the first mass unit) adjacent to each other, among the plurality of mass units; and respective drive units which are disposed above the substrate and are connected to the respective coupling units, and the respective drive units drive the respective mass units (the first mass unit and the third mass unit, the third mass unit and the second mass unit, the second mass unit and the fourth mass unit, and the fourth mass unit and the first mass unit) adjacent to each other through the respective coupling units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Teruo Takizawa
  • Patent number: 10119824
    Abstract: A method is provided for generating and revising map geometry based on probe data. A method may include: map-matching a probe data point location to a roadway; identifying an established vertex corresponding to the location along the roadway; determining an average position corresponding to the established vertex; determining a variance of the established vertex; determining a number of data points having contributed to the average position and the variance of the established vertex; calculating a revised average position and a revised variance using the probe data point location, the average position, the variance, and the number of data points; and causing storage of the revised average position and revised variance for the established vertex in the memory and increasing the number of data points having contributed to the average position and the variance of the established vertex to facilitate update of a map representation including the established vertex with the revised average position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: HERE Global B.V.
    Inventor: Ole Henry Dorum
  • Patent number: 10119825
    Abstract: An automated computer geocoding system and method is described having a plurality of geographic datasets stored in a computer memory. The geographic datasets include at least one point level dataset, street level dataset, and geographic level dataset. As output, geocoded data is provided with positional accuracy indicators. In a first step, an address to be geocoded is received by the system. The system determines whether corresponding geocode data exists in one or more of the geographic datasets. A geographic dataset is selected that provides a highest level of resolution and that also includes corresponding geocode data for the address. A geocoded coordinate for the address is output, as found in the geographic dataset that was selected. An offset value for the geocoded coordinate is calculated and output with the coordinates. The offset value is determined as a function of geographic characteristics of the geographic dataset that was selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Nishant Sinha, Jeffrey Reuger, Ossama Essa, Neena Priyanka, Berkley R Charlton
  • Patent number: 10119826
    Abstract: A method for finding an approximation to the all-pairs shortest travel path between a number of predetermined nodes, comprising clustering nodes of an original road network into a plurality of subgroups so that the number of nodes in each subgroup is no greater than a first predetermined threshold and the maximum distance between any two nodes of a subgroup is no greater than a second predetermined threshold; adding information of intra group shortest paths for all pairs in a same subgroup to a newly created higher level road network; adding information of inter group shortest paths for the plurality of subgroups to the same road network; and searching the same road network for the shortest travel path. In those cases in which the path returned is not exact, the path represents one in the original map, even if not necessarily the best one.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Verizon Connect Ireland Limited
    Inventors: David Di Lorenzo, Tommaso Bianconcini, Alessandro Lori, Peter Mitchell, Fabio Schoen
  • Patent number: 10119827
    Abstract: A computer system maintains, for a given geographic region, a data structure that identifies a traction value for each of a plurality of locations of a road network within a geographic region. At least of a start or destination location is determined for the trip. The computer system may plan the trip, including selecting at least one of a route or a vehicle to use for the trip, based on the traction values of one or more of the plurality of locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Uber Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Rander, David McAllister Bradley, Matthew Wood
  • Patent number: 10119828
    Abstract: An automatic navigation-system update device includes a storage unit including a first storage module and a second storage module each of which stores map data and map version information; a communication unit configured to transmit the map version information extracted from the storage unit to an update server and to receive, from the update server, differential data of map data based on a difference between the map version information and latest map version information; and a control unit. The control unit guides a route on the basis of the map data stored in the first storage module and to update the map data stored in the second storage module by reflecting the differential data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: HYUNDAI MNSOFT, INC.
    Inventor: Yong Chan Cho
  • Patent number: 10119829
    Abstract: Disclosed is a route planning method for a navigation system. The method comprises: performing grid processing on an actual geographic space, the grids being cells in a cellular network, acquiring a mobile station cell handover record, and creating a cell adjacency model according to the mobile station cell handover record; making a source and a destination in the actual geographic space correspond to a source grid and a destination grid after the grid processing, and determining a grid-level path from the source grid to the destination grid according to the inter-grid adjacency model; and converting the grid-level path into an actual route from the source to the destination in the actual geographic space. Also disclosed is a route planning device for a navigation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: XI'AN ZHONGXING NEW SOFTWARE CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Lixue Wang
  • Patent number: 10119830
    Abstract: A control system includes: a detector detecting a position of a work machine running on a running path; a non-contact sensor detecting an object at a side of the running path; a generator generating map data of a work site based on detection data from the detector and the non-contact sensor; a first storage storing past map data generated in the generator based on the detection data from the detector and the non-contact sensor acquired in a predetermined period in a past; a second storage storing current map data generated in the generator based on the detection data from the detector and the non-contact sensor; a first calculator calculating integrated map data by integrating the past map data and the current map data; and a second calculator by matching the integrated map data and the detection data from the non-contact sensor, calculates the position of the work machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Atsushi Sakai, Daisuke Tanaka, Mitsuhiro Ryuman
  • Patent number: 10119831
    Abstract: Some embodiments provide a mapping application that has a novel way of displaying traffic congestion along roads in the map. The mapping application in some embodiments defines a traffic congestion representation to run parallel to its corresponding road portion when the map is viewed at a particular zoom level, and defines a traffic congestion representation to be placed over its corresponding road portion when the map is viewed at another zoom level. The mapping application in some embodiments differentiates the appearance of the traffic congestion representation that signifies heavy traffic congestion from the appearance of the traffic congestion representation that signifies moderate traffic congestion. In some of these embodiments, the mapping application does not generate a traffic congestion representation for areas along a road that are not congested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Moore, Aroon Pahwa, Yaohua Hu
  • Patent number: 10119832
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides charging station guide apparatus and method. The charging station guide apparatus includes: a global positioning system (GPS) receiving a GPS signal transmitted from a GPS satellite; a storage unit storing charging station information including map information and charging station position information; a control unit generating a first display window including a vehicle object representing vehicle position information and a charging station position object representing charging station position information based on the GPS signal, the map information, and the charging station information, generating a second display window including a charging station distance object representing charging station distance information, and also generating an image so that the second display window overlaps with one end of the first display window; and a display unit displaying an image generated from the control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Hye Jin Choi, Sang Yeon Lim, Jake Gin, Yeonji Kim, Yongho Lee, Jeong Won Lee, Hyun Seung Yang, Sungtae Cho
  • Patent number: 10119833
    Abstract: Projected synthetic vision methods, systems and computer readable media are disclosed. For example, a system can include one or more sensors, a terrain database, and a projected synthetic vision controller coupled to the one or more sensors and the terrain database, the projected synthetic vision controller configured to generate and project synthetic vision images based on aircraft position, terrain information and aviator boresight information. The system can also include one or more projectors coupled to the projected synthetic vision controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Steven D. Colby
  • Patent number: 10119834
    Abstract: A suspended spring-mass system is suspended from a plurality of the anchoring points. A source voltage is provided from one of anchoring points to the suspended spring-mass system. The other anchoring points have measurement nodes which measure the voltage at those anchoring points. If a voltage other than the source voltage is received at one of the measurement nodes, an error is identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Adolfo Giambastiani, Jaakko Ruohio
  • Patent number: 10119835
    Abstract: An advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) portal system and method for coordinating access to meter data within an AMI data repository. The advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) portal system includes a data repository, a first portal, and a second portal. The data repository is configured to store data related to a plurality of devices within an AMI. The first portal includes a device list. The device list includes a list of at least one of the plurality of devices associated with a customer. The second portal is configured to retrieve the device list from the first portal, and further configured to request meter data for the at least one of the plurality of devices in the device list from the data repository.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Carpenter, Kurt Kikendall
  • Patent number: 10119836
    Abstract: A detecting unit detects a first output signal and a second output signal, which are output by a first sensor and a second sensor disposed on an actuator, and outputs a first detection signal and a second detection signal to a measurement unit. Based on the first detection signal and the second detection signal, the measurement unit measures a tact time taken for a piston to move from one end to another end of a movement range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: SMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tomohiko Aki, Takaaki Goto, Takahiro Shinozaki, Norimasa Ozaki
  • Patent number: 10119837
    Abstract: Described embodiments include apparatus that includes a signal generator and an electric circuit. The signal generator is configured to supply a signal having both a first dominant frequency and a second dominant frequency. The electric circuit, which includes a reactive component, is configured to generate, upon the signal being supplied to the electric circuit, a magnetic field having both the first dominant frequency and the second dominant frequency, by virtue of the reactive component simultaneously resonating at both the first dominant frequency and the second dominant frequency. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD.
    Inventors: Vadim Gliner, Yaron Ephrath, Alon Boumendil
  • Patent number: 10119838
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for identifying the position of a rotor of an electric motor, in which method a target arranged on a rotor is sensed using a sensor. In a method which can be carried out cost-effectively and nevertheless delivers highly accurate sensor signals, a rotational movement of the rotor is detected using an inductive or a capacitive sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Markus Dietrich, Jurgen Gerhart
  • Patent number: 10119839
    Abstract: A sensor circuit and method. The circuit includes a first subcircuit that includes a first sense capacitor, a first integration capacitor, and a first clock input for receiving a first digital clock signal for initiating discharge of the first integration capacitor at time T. The circuit includes a second subcircuit that includes a second sense capacitor, a second integration capacitor, and a second clock input for receiving a second digital clock signal for initiating discharge of the second integration capacitor at time T+Td. A rate of discharge of the first and second integration capacitors is at least partly determined by a capacitance of the first and second sense capacitor, respectively. At time Teval, after initiation of discharge of the first and second sense capacitors, the extent to which the first and second integration capacitors have discharged is compared. A digital signal indicating the result of the comparison is outputted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: NXP B.V.
    Inventors: Rameswor Shrestha, Franciscus Widdershoven
  • Patent number: 10119840
    Abstract: A measuring system and drive system with a measuring system, a magnet, a transmitter, and a magnetic field sensor. The magnetic field sensor is arranged between the magnet and the transmitter. The transmitter has a number of segments made of a magnetically conductive material, each segment having a wing shape with a web edge that is radially directed outwards, each web edge being diagonally designed towards the rotational direction, and that each web edge is distanced from the magnetic field sensor by an air gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: TDK-Micronas GmbH
    Inventors: Yan Bondar, Stefan Albrecht
  • Patent number: 10119841
    Abstract: A magnetic position detection device includes two magnetic scales 1a, 1b on which N and S magnetic poles are disposed alternately, magnetism sensing element groups 2a, 2b for measuring variation in magnetic fields formed respectively by the magnetic scales 1a, 1b, and a position calculation device 3 for calculating absolute positions of magnetism sensing elements 21 on the magnetic scales 1a, 1b from output values output by the magnetism sensing elements 21, wherein a difference between the respective numbers of magnetic poles on the magnetic scales 1a, 1b is 2, and the magnetism sensing elements 21 are disposed such that arrangement intervals between the magnetism sensing elements 21 of the respective magnetism sensing element groups 2a, 2b each take a value obtained by dividing a length of one magnetic pole equally by the number of magnetism sensing elements 21.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Shohei Tsukamoto, Takafumi Hara