公开(公告)号：US20170267284A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-21

申请号：US15613209

申请日：2017-06-03

Applicant: Daniel Robert Shepard

Inventor： Daniel Robert Shepard

IPC: B62D13/06 ,  B62D6/00 ,  B62D15/02

CPC classification number: B62D13/06 ,  B62D6/002 ,  B62D15/0245 ,  B62D15/029

Abstract: The present invention is a guidance computing system used by the driver of a vehicle towing a trailer while backing-up that rapidly calculates and predicts the direction in which the tow vehicle and trailer will become generally in-line for a given position of the steering wheel, thereby enabling the use of slower, lower cost microcomputers. This is accomplished by using a predetermined table, based on a baseline trailer of known length, having a measure of turning as one of its axes; such an axis is necessary to facilitate ratiometric scaling to convert table values to correspond to any length trailer. In a specially equipped vehicle incorporating servomechanisms to enable the vehicle to steer itself, the driver indicates the direction desired for the trailer to travel. The present invention also predicts left and right path limits for controlling the direction of the trailer when maneuvering complex paths.

公开(公告)号：US09694850B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US14852599

申请日：2015-09-13

Applicant: Daniel Robert Shepard ,  Britta Shepard

Inventor： Daniel Robert Shepard ,  Britta Shepard

IPC: B62D13/06 ,  B62D15/00 ,  B60D1/58 ,  B62D15/02 ,  B62D6/00

CPC classification number: B62D13/06 ,  B62D6/002 ,  B62D15/0245 ,  B62D15/029

Abstract: The present invention is a guidance computing system used by the driver of a vehicle towing a trailer while backing-up that rapidly calculates and predicts the direction in which the tow vehicle and trailer will become generally in-line for a given position of the steering wheel, thereby enabling the use of slower, lower cost microcomputers. This is accomplished by using a predetermined table, based on a baseline trailer of known length, having a measure of turning as one of its axes; such an axis is necessary to facilitate ratiometric scaling to convert table values to correspond to any length trailer. In a specially equipped vehicle incorporating servomechanisms to enable the vehicle to steer itself, the driver indicates the direction desired for the trailer to travel. The present invention also predicts left and right path limits for controlling the direction of the trailer when maneuvering complex paths.

公开(公告)号：US20170043807A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US15234429

申请日：2016-08-11

Applicant: Daniel Robert Shepard

Inventor： Daniel Robert Shepard

IPC: B62D15/02 ,  B60Q1/30

CPC classification number: B60D1/245 ,  B60D1/36 ,  B60D1/62 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B62D15/025

Abstract: The present invention relates to display means for systems for guiding a trailer while backing, and in particular to graphical display means to provide information to an operator who is steering, and controlling the accelerator and breaks. The present invention is also a means and a method for enabling or disabling alerts on the display (and audible) based on the motion of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在拖曳的情况下引导拖车的系统的显示装置，特别涉及向转向操作者提供信息并控制加速器并断开的图形显示装置。 本发明还是一种基于车辆的运动来启用或禁用显示器（和可听见）的警报的手段和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20160253971A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-01

申请号：US14634892

申请日：2015-03-01

Applicant: Daniel Robert Shepard

Inventor： Daniel Robert Shepard

IPC: G09G3/36 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00268 ,  B60J3/04 ,  G06K9/00228 ,  G06K9/00825 ,  G06K9/00845 ,  G09G3/36 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2380/10

Abstract: The present invention is a dynamically adjusting visor that adjusts to block bright light sources without blocking other areas of the user's view. The present invention is a transparent display and an image sensor whereby the sensor detects one or more bright light sources and darkens one or more areas of the transparent display corresponding to those bright light sources. Inputs enable a user to adjust the location and size of the dark areas on the display to align the dark areas with the light sources and the user's eyes.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种动态调整遮阳板，可调节遮挡亮光源而不阻挡用户视野的其他区域。 本发明是透明显示器和图像传感器，由此传感器检测一个或多个亮光源并使对应于这些亮光源的透明显示器的一个或多个区域变暗。 输入使用户可以调整显示屏上暗区的位置和大小，以使暗区与光源和用户的眼睛对齐。

公开(公告)号：US20150346011A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14291082

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: Daniel Robert Shepard

Inventor： Daniel Robert Shepard

IPC: G01F11/22

CPC classification number: G01F11/22 ,  G01F11/261

Abstract: The present invention is a device that is not only the top for a container of spice or other food additive, but it is also a measuring device to measure and then dispense the contained spice or food additive when such spice or other food additive is needed. The device has an indicator to show the amount of spice or other food additive to be measured and dispensed. The spice or other food additive can be premeasured and held in the device until needed.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种不仅是香料或其他食品添加剂容器的顶部的装置，而且当需要这种香料或其它食品添加剂时，它也是测量并随后分配所含香料或食品添加剂的测量装置。 该装置具有显示要测量和分配的香料或其他食品添加剂的量的指标。 香料或其他食品添加剂可以预先测量并保持在设备中，直到需要。

公开(公告)号：US09007801B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US13714499

申请日：2012-12-14

Applicant: Daniel Robert Shepard

Inventor： Daniel Robert Shepard

IPC: G11C5/06 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H03K19/00 ,  H03K19/094

CPC classification number: H03K19/0013 ,  G11C5/06 ,  G11C11/06007 ,  G11C11/22 ,  G11C11/4097 ,  G11C11/412 ,  H01L29/66234 ,  H03K19/001 ,  H03K19/082 ,  H03K19/094 ,  H03K19/0948

Abstract: Integrated electronic memory devices include control logic and one or more cross point information storage arrays. The cross point storage array(s) include a non-linear conductor proximate to at least one cross point storage location, and the control logic comprises (i) an NMOS type transistor and a PNP type transistor, but not a PMOS type transistor, or (ii) a PMOS type transistor and an NPN type transistor, but not an NMOS type transistor.

Abstract translation: 集成电子存储器件包括控制逻辑和一个或多个交叉点信息存储阵列。 交叉点存储阵列包括靠近至少一个交叉点存储位置的非线性导体，并且控制逻辑包括（i）NMOS型晶体管和PNP型晶体管，但不是PMOS型晶体管，或 （ii）PMOS型晶体管和NPN型晶体管，但不是NMOS型晶体管。

公开(公告)号：US08378456B1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US13199437

申请日：2011-08-30

Applicant: Daniel Robert Shepard

Inventor： Daniel Robert Shepard

IPC: H01L29/02

CPC classification number: H01L27/2445 ,  H01L27/1026 ,  H01L27/11206 ,  H01L27/226 ,  H01L27/2463 ,  H01L45/06 ,  H01L45/1233 ,  H01L45/144 ,  H01L45/1683

Abstract: An array of vertically constructed, electronic switches is disclosed having three, four or more contacts and having a common bottom contact and a plurality of common middle contacts. This switch array will find use in memory devices or display devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种垂直构造的电子开关阵列，其具有三个，四个或更多个触点并且具有共同的底部触点和多个公共中间触点。 该开关阵列将用于存储器件或显示器件。

公开(公告)号：US20110107055A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：US12925934

申请日：2010-11-02

Applicant: Daniel Robert Shepard

Inventor： Daniel Robert Shepard

IPC: G06F12/06

CPC classification number: G06F12/0207 ,  G06F11/1008 ,  G11C8/10 ,  G11C2029/0411

Abstract: A memory-array decoder operably coupled to a memory array comprising a sequence of rows and receiving as input a plurality of address bits whereby these address bits are transformed by transforming logic. This transforming logic may include adders. Transforming logic may alternately include comparators or exclusive-or circuits. Transforming logic comprising adders may include overflow carry bits that are discarded, ignored, or otherwise not used or the overflow logic may be omitted altogether.

Abstract translation: 存储器阵列解码器，其可操作地耦合到存储器阵列，所述存储器阵列包括一系列行并且作为输入接收多个地址位，由此这些地址位由变换逻辑变换。 该变换逻辑可以包括加法器。 变换逻辑可以替代地包括比较器或异或电路。 包括加法器的变换逻辑可以包括丢弃，忽略或以其他方式不使用的溢出进位，或者可以完全省略溢出逻辑。

公开(公告)号：US06598164B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-22

申请号：US09290721

申请日：1999-04-12

Applicant: Daniel Robert Shepard

Inventor： Daniel Robert Shepard

IPC: G06F124

CPC classification number: G11B20/0021 ,  G11B20/00086 ,  G11B20/00115 ,  G11B20/00152 ,  G11B20/00413 ,  G11B20/00666 ,  G11B20/00746 ,  G11B20/00753 ,  G11B20/00818 ,  G11B20/0084 ,  G11B23/0042 ,  G11B23/0305 ,  G11B23/08714 ,  G11B23/28

Abstract: As advances continue to be made in the area of high density data storage devices, the storage of such data as music (as is presently stored on audio CD-ROM's), books on tape, videos, movies and the like will become more common. However, when this type of information is stored digitally, the risk of data piracy will increase. What is needed is an integrated copy deterring mechanism for stored digitized information such as audio recordings and the like. The present invention is a digital data storage device which comprises one or more Digital to Analog Converters (DAC's). By incorporating Digital to Analog Converters on the chip or within the chip's packaging (a hybrid device), data being output could be made available in an analog form only (although some portion of the stored information could still be made available in a digital format). A device employing the analog output means disclosed could comprise read only data storage means or writable or one time programmable data storage means. By outputting data in analog format only, successive copies of that data will degrade. This degradation of the quality of the stored data will act as a deterrent to some forms of data piracy.

Abstract translation: 随着高密度数据存储设备领域的进步，存储诸如音乐（如当前存储在音频CD-ROM上的），磁带上的书籍，视频，电影等的数据将变得更加普遍。 但是，当这种信息数字化存储时，数据盗版的风险将会增加。 需要的是用于存储数字化信息（例如音频记录等）的集成复制阻止机制。 本发明是一种包括一个或多个数模转换器（DAC）的数字数据存储装置。 通过在芯片上或芯片封装（混合器件）中集成数模转换器，可以仅以模拟形式提供正在输出的数据（尽管某些部分存储的信息仍然可以以数字格式提供） 。 采用所公开的模拟输出装置的装置可以包括只读数据存储装置或可写或一次可编程数据存储装置。 通过仅以模拟格式输出数据，该数据的连续拷贝将降级。 存储数据的质量下降将对某些形式的数据盗版产生威慑作用。