公开(公告)号：US09648914B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US14528717

申请日：2014-10-30

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： William D. Duncan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Yaroslav A. Urzhumov

IPC: A41D13/00 ,  A41D13/018 ,  A42B3/04 ,  A63B71/12 ,  A63B71/10 ,  A63B71/08 ,  A41D13/05 ,  A63B102/24

CPC classification number: A41D13/018 ,  A41D13/0512 ,  A42B3/0486 ,  A63B71/081 ,  A63B71/10 ,  A63B71/12 ,  A63B71/1291 ,  A63B2071/1208 ,  A63B2102/24 ,  A63B2209/08 ,  A63B2209/10 ,  A63B2220/53 ,  A63B2225/50 ,  A63B2243/007

Abstract: An airbag deployment system includes a helmet, a torso protection assembly, and an airbag assembly. The airbag assembly is coupled to one of the helmet and the torso protection assembly and includes an airbag, an inflation device configured to inflate the airbag, and a first coupling device. The first coupling device is configured to couple to a second coupling device provided on the other of the helmet and the torso protection assembly upon inflation of the airbag. The coupling resists relative movement between the helmet and the torso protection assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20160347130A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US15233780

申请日：2016-08-10

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Alistair K. Chan ,  Geoffrey F. Deane ,  William D. Duncan ,  Philip A. Eckhoff ,  Bran Ferren ,  William Gates ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K.Y. Jung ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  John Latham ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Thomas A. Weaver ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

IPC: B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/20

CPC classification number: B60C23/002 ,  B60C23/003 ,  B60C23/20

Abstract: A vehicle tire pressure control system includes a road sensor configured to acquire road data regarding a road at an advanced location ahead of a current location of a vehicle; a pressure regulator configured to control the air pressure within a tire of the vehicle during operation of the vehicle; and a controller configured to control operation of the pressure regulator and vary the air pressure within the tire based on the road data.

Abstract translation: 车辆轮胎压力控制系统包括道路传感器，该道路传感器被配置为获取关于在车辆的当前位置之前的高级位置处的道路的道路数据; 压力调节器，被配置为在车辆的操作期间控制车辆的轮胎内的空气压力; 以及控制器，被配置为基于道路数据来控制压力调节器的操作并改变轮胎内的气压。

公开(公告)号：US20160331316A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US14713853

申请日：2015-05-15

Applicant: ELWHA LLC

Inventor： Paul G. Allen ,  Philip V. Bayly ,  David L. Brody ,  Jesse R. Cheatham, III ,  William D. Duncan ,  Richard G. Ellenbogen ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Eric C. Leuthardt ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Tony S. Pan ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Raul Radovitzky ,  Anthony V. Smith ,  Elizabeth A. Sweeney ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Nicholas W. Touran ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  G01P15/02

CPC classification number: G01P15/02 ,  A61B5/1113 ,  A61B5/1114 ,  A61B5/6803 ,  A61B2503/10 ,  A63B24/0021 ,  A63B2024/0025 ,  A63B2024/0028

Abstract: An impact prediction system includes a processing circuit configured to receive remote tracking data from a remote tracking system located remote from a plurality of users, receive local tracking data from a plurality of local tracking devices, each local tracking device is worn by a different one of the plurality of users, and predict an impact between two or more of the plurality of users based on the remote tracking data and the local tracking data. The remote tracking data includes data regarding a location of each of the plurality of users. The local tracking data includes data regarding movement of each of the plurality of users.

Abstract translation: 影响预测系统包括处理电路，其被配置为从远离多个用户的远程跟踪系统接收远程跟踪数据，从多个本地跟踪设备接收本地跟踪数据，每个本地跟踪设备被不同的 并且基于所述远程跟踪数据和所述本地跟踪数据来预测所述多个用户中的两个或更多个用户之间的影响。 远程跟踪数据包括关于多个用户中的每一个的位置的数据。 本地跟踪数据包括关于多个用户中的每一个的移动的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20160210837A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US14688775

申请日：2015-04-16

Applicant: ELWHA LLC

Inventor： Paul G. Allen ,  Philip B. Bayly ,  David L. Brody ,  Alistair K. Chan ,  Jesse R. Cheatham, III ,  William D. Duncan ,  Richard G. Ellenbogen ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Eric C. Leuthardt ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Tony S. Pan ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Raul Radovitzky ,  Anthony V. Smith ,  Elizabeth A. Sweeney ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Nicholas W. Touran ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

IPC: G08B21/04

CPC classification number: G08B21/0438 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G08B6/00 ,  G08B21/0446 ,  G08B21/0461 ,  G08G1/166

Abstract: A system for predicting and warning of impacts includes a sensor located remote from a user and configured to acquire user data regarding motion of the user and object data regarding motion of the object; and a processing circuit configured to predict a potential impact between the user and the object based on the user data and the object data; and control operation of a user-wearable warning device to provide a warning output to the user in advance of a predicted time of the potential impact.

公开(公告)号：US09385503B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

申请号：US14684144

申请日：2015-04-10

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Bowers ,  William D. Duncan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan Kundtz ,  Ruopeng Liu ,  Bruce M. McWilliams ,  John B. Pendry ,  Daniel A. Roberts ,  David Schurig ,  David R. Smith ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: H01S5/00 ,  H01S3/091 ,  H01S5/10 ,  H01S5/06 ,  H01S5/40 ,  H01S3/06 ,  H01S3/00

CPC classification number: H01S3/0912 ,  G02F2202/32 ,  H01S3/0092 ,  H01S3/0604 ,  H01S3/108 ,  H01S5/0604 ,  H01S5/10 ,  H01S5/1021 ,  H01S5/105 ,  H01S5/4031

Abstract: A method of pumping an optical resonator includes directing light generated by a pumping light at the optical resonator, exciting a propagating surface state of the optical resonator at an interface of the optical resonator, and changing a propagating frequency of the light proximate the interface, where the changed frequency corresponds to a propagation frequency of the surface state. The optical resonator includes a photonic crystal and a material, where the interface is formed between the photonic crystal and the material.

公开(公告)号：US09339772B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US14681962

申请日：2015-04-08

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Ehren J. Brav ,  William D. Duncan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: B01F3/04

CPC classification number: B05B7/10 ,  A61L9/02 ,  A61L9/04 ,  A61L9/14 ,  A61L2209/134 ,  A61M15/009 ,  A61M16/12 ,  A61M2206/16 ,  B01F3/04014 ,  B01F3/04049 ,  B05B7/04 ,  B05B7/0458 ,  B05B7/0483 ,  B05B12/004 ,  B05B12/122

Abstract: A system for delivering vortex rings to an intended target includes a vortex ring generator, one or more component storage containers, and a component additive mechanism. The vortex ring generator is configured to deliver and air vortex rings. The component additive mechanism is configured to remove a component from at least one of the one or more component storage containers, generate a gas from the component, and to add the gas to a vortex ring after the vortex ring is generated by the vortex ring generator.

Abstract translation: 用于将涡环输送到预期目标的系统包括涡环产生器，一个或多个部件储存容器和组分添加机构。 涡环产生器被配置成输送和空气涡流环。 组分添加机构构造成从一个或多个组分存储容器中的至少一个组分存储容器中除去组分，从组分产生气体，并且在由涡流发生器产生涡流环之后将气体添加到涡环中 。

公开(公告)号：US20160109569A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14983105

申请日：2015-12-29

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Alistair K. Chan ,  William D. Duncan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: G01S13/89 ,  G01S13/88 ,  A01G25/16 ,  A01C23/04

CPC classification number: G01S13/89 ,  A01B69/00 ,  A01B79/005 ,  A01C7/085 ,  A01C7/102 ,  A01C21/005 ,  A01C23/04 ,  A01G25/167 ,  B64D1/18 ,  B64D43/00 ,  G01S7/412 ,  G01S13/885 ,  G01S13/887 ,  G01S13/888 ,  G01S15/89

Abstract: A soil detection and planting apparatus. The apparatus includes a vehicle and a controller coupled to the vehicle. The apparatus further includes a planting device coupled to the vehicle, the planting device configured to plant seeds or plants into a soil material. The apparatus includes a ground penetrating radar sensor coupled to the vehicle. The ground penetrating radar soil sensor is configured to scan the soil material up to a designated depth beneath a surface of the soil material, wherein the ground penetrating radar soil sensor is further configured to provide a sensor feedback signal to the controller with respect to an intrinsic characteristic of the soil material. The controller is configured to instruct placement of a seed or a plant into the soil material based on the feedback signal.

Abstract translation: 土壤检测和种植设备。 该装置包括车辆和耦合到车辆的控制器。 该装置还包括耦合到车辆的种植装置，该种植装置被配置成将种子或植物种植到土壤材料中。 该装置包括耦合到车辆的地面穿透雷达传感器。 地面穿透雷达土壤传感器被配置成将土壤材料扫描到土壤材料表面下方的指定深度，其中地面穿透雷达土壤传感器进一步被配置为相对于内在的，向控制器提供传感器反馈信号 土壤特性。 控制器被配置为基于反馈信号指示将种子或植物放置到土壤材料中。

公开(公告)号：US20160052126A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：US14930305

申请日：2015-11-02

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Hon Wah Chin ,  William D. Duncan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Tony S. Pan ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: B25J5/00 ,  B05D1/02 ,  B24C1/08 ,  A47L11/40 ,  B08B1/00

CPC classification number: B25J5/007 ,  A47L11/4083 ,  A47L2201/06 ,  B05D1/02 ,  B08B1/005 ,  B24C1/086 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J13/006 ,  B62D57/024 ,  B63B59/10 ,  B63G2008/005 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: Systems for cleaning a structure via a robot are described. The robot includes a body. The robot further includes a tool coupled to the body and configured to hold a structural maintenance tool. The robot includes a sensor coupled to the body. The robot includes a drive system configured to allow positioning of the body along the structure, including inverted positioning and vertical positioning. The robot further includes a communication interface coupled to the body. The robot includes a controller coupled to the body. The controller is in communication with the tool, the sensor, and the drive system. The controller is configured to receive an operating instruction through the communication interface. The controller is configured to autonomously position the body via the drive system and to perform a task with at least one of the tool and the sensor according to the operating instruction.

公开(公告)号：US09248354B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US13968284

申请日：2013-08-15

Applicant: Elwha, LLC

Inventor： William D. Duncan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Thomas A. Weaver ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: A63B57/00 ,  A63B24/00 ,  A63B69/00 ,  A63B69/36 ,  A63B69/40

CPC classification number: A63B57/10 ,  A63B24/0006 ,  A63B24/0021 ,  A63B69/0075 ,  A63B69/3623 ,  A63B2024/0009 ,  A63B2024/0028 ,  A63B2024/0031 ,  A63B2069/0077 ,  A63B2069/402 ,  A63B2209/08 ,  A63B2220/20 ,  A63B2220/30 ,  A63B2220/34 ,  A63B2220/35 ,  A63B2220/72 ,  A63B2220/74 ,  A63B2220/75 ,  A63B2220/76 ,  A63B2220/78 ,  A63B2220/806 ,  A63B2220/807 ,  A63B2220/89 ,  A63B2225/50 ,  A63B2225/54

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods associated with a golf tee configured to impart a spin to a golf ball prior to impact between the golf ball and the golf club face. The golf tee includes a retention mechanism configured to releasably secure a golf ball to a contact surface of the golf tee while a rotation mechanism rotates the golf tee or a spin mechanism spins the golf ball, thereby imparting spin to the golf ball. The golf tee may further include a processing unit configured to control the retention mechanism and rotation mechanism or spin mechanism. The processing unit may communicate with various external or local sensors, for example, a swing sensor, an environmental sensor, or the like, to control the golf tee to spin the golf ball to achieve a particular post impact trajectory.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了与高尔夫球座相关联的系统和方法，其被配置为在高尔夫球和高尔夫球杆面之间的冲击之前使高尔夫球旋转。 高尔夫球座包括保持机构，其构造成将高尔夫球可释放地固定到高尔夫球座的接触表面上，同时旋转机构使高尔夫球座旋转或旋转机构旋转高尔夫球，由此赋予高尔夫球旋转。 高尔夫球座还可以包括配置成控制保持机构和旋转机构或旋转机构的处理单元。 处理单元可以与各种外部或本地传感器（例如摆动传感器，环境传感器等）通信，以控制高尔夫球座旋转高尔夫球以实现特定的后冲击轨迹。

公开(公告)号：US20150371260A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14309461

申请日：2014-06-19

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Alistair K. Chan ,  William D. Duncan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: G06Q30/02 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06Q30/06

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0253 ,  G06Q30/0271 ,  G06Q30/0643

Abstract: A purchasing system includes a memory device configured to store image data regarding a user, and a processing circuit coupled to the memory device and configured to generate body data of the user based on the image data. The body data includes a virtual model of the user, with the virtual model providing a depiction of the user. The processing circuit is further configured to generate a customized purchase option for the user based on the body data, and transmit the purchase option to an input/output device.

Abstract translation: 采购系统包括被配置为存储关于用户的图像数据的存储器件，以及耦合到存储器件并被配置为基于图像数据生成用户身体数据的处理电路。 身体数据包括用户的虚拟模型，虚拟模型提供用户的描绘。 处理电路还被配置为基于身体数据为用户生成定制购买选项，并将购买选项发送到输入/输出设备。