公开(公告)号：US20210276641A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-09

申请号：US17191629

申请日：2021-03-03

Applicant: James Walter Beard, III ,  David Andrew Bryant ,  Stephen Lee Canfield

Inventor： James Walter Beard, III ,  David Andrew Bryant ,  Stephen Lee Canfield

IPC: B62D57/024 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J19/02

Abstract: A Mobile Climbing Robot (MCR) with wheel or endless-track type propulsion using magnetic attraction for generating adhering forces is adapted to climbing non-planar surfaces such as intersecting walls, pipes or other structural members. A tether is connected to the MCR through a tether linkage that causes the tether to bend with a radius that keeps it from protruding outside of the MCR wheels. The purpose of this is to increase the mobility when passing over variations of the climbing surface such as edges or corners. The purpose is to further protect the tether from wear caused by rubbing with the climbing surface.

公开(公告)号：US20140339004A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14179464

申请日：2014-02-12

Applicant: James Walter Beard ,  Stephen Lee Canfield ,  David Andrew Bryant

Inventor： James Walter Beard ,  Stephen Lee Canfield ,  David Andrew Bryant

IPC: B62D63/04 ,  B62D55/02

CPC classification number: B62D55/02 ,  B62D55/075 ,  B62D55/104 ,  B62D55/265

Abstract: This patent discloses a climbing vehicle capable of high payload to weight ratio and capable of climbing surfaces with geometric variations. The climbing vehicle makes contact with the climbing surface through a suspension that is able to conform to a large range of surface irregularities while providing push and pulling forces between the adhering members and the climbing vehicle chassis to uniformly distribute the climbing loads on the adhering members. The result is a climbing machine that can accommodate large surface irregularities while maximizing the climbing payload with a minimum number and size of adhering members.

Abstract translation: 该专利公开了一种能够具有高有效载荷和重量比的攀爬车辆，并能够以几何变化的方式爬坡。 爬坡车辆通过能够符合大范围的表面不规则性的悬架与攀登表面接触，同时在附着构件和攀爬车辆底盘之间提供推拉力，以均匀地将爬坡载荷分布在粘附构件上。 结果是可以容纳大的表面不规则性的爬坡机，同时以最小数量和尺寸的附着构件最大化攀爬有效载荷。

公开(公告)号：US08854370B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US13134280

申请日：2011-06-03

Applicant: Andrew Bryant ,  Toshihiro Horie ,  James C. Arndt

Inventor： Andrew Bryant ,  Toshihiro Horie ,  James C. Arndt

IPC: G06T11/20 ,  G11B27/034 ,  H04N1/60 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N9/73

CPC classification number: G11B27/34 ,  G11B27/034 ,  H04N1/6077 ,  H04N9/73

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a program that provides a graphical user interface (GUI). The GUI includes a display area for displaying an image that includes several pixels. Each pixel includes a set of color component values. The GUI includes a waveform monitor for displaying a graph that includes several graphical representations of the several pixels in the image. Each graphical representation is (1) plotted along a first axis of the graph based on a position of a corresponding pixel in the image and (2) plotted along a second axis of the graph based on the set of color component values of the corresponding pixel in the image. A color of each graphical representation is similar to a color of the corresponding pixel that is used for displaying the pixel in the display area.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例提供了提供图形用户界面（GUI）的程序。 GUI包括用于显示包括几个像素的图像的显示区域。 每个像素包括一组颜色分量值。 GUI包括用于显示包括图像中的几个像素的几个图形表示的图形的波形监视器。 基于图像中的相应像素的位置，（2）沿图的第二轴绘制的图形的每个图形表示是沿着图的第一轴绘制的，（2）基于相应像素的颜色分量值的集合 在图像中。 每个图形表示的颜色类似于用于在显示区域中显示像素的相应像素的颜色。

公开(公告)号：US20120210274A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-16

申请号：US13134308

申请日：2011-06-03

Applicant: Daniel Pettigrew ,  Andrew Bryant

Inventor： Daniel Pettigrew ,  Andrew Bryant

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G09G5/02 ,  G09G2320/0666

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a program that provides a graphical user interface (GUI). The GUI includes a display area for displaying an image that includes several pixels. Each pixel includes a set of pixel values in a three-dimensional color space. The GUI includes a first selectable GUI item for activating a color masking tool (1) for selecting a set of pixels in the image and (2) for defining a three-dimensional volume to encompass the pixel values of the set of pixels in the three-dimensional color space. The three-dimensional volume serves as an approximation of a rectangular cuboid that has at least one rounded corner. The GUI includes a second selectable GUI item for applying a color correction operation to the image by modifying pixels in the image that have pixel values encompassed by the three-dimensional volume in the three-dimensional color space.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例提供了提供图形用户界面（GUI）的程序。 GUI包括用于显示包括几个像素的图像的显示区域。 每个像素包括三维颜色空间中的一组像素值。 GUI包括用于激活用于选择图像中的一组像素的颜色掩蔽工具（1）的第一可选GUI项目，以及（2）用于定义三维体积以包含三维像素组中的像素值 维度色彩空间。 三维体积用作具有至少一个圆角的长方体的近似值。 GUI包括第二可选GUI项目，用于通过修改具有三维颜色空间中的三维体积所包含的像素值的图像中的像素来对图像进行颜色校正操作。

公开(公告)号：US20120210229A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-16

申请号：US13134319

申请日：2011-06-03

Applicant: Andrew Bryant ,  Adriana Dumitras ,  Ryan A. Gallagher ,  Brian Meaney ,  James C. Arndt ,  Olivier Fedkiw ,  Daniel Pettigrew ,  Cary C. Dean ,  Mike Stern

Inventor： Andrew Bryant ,  Adriana Dumitras ,  Ryan A. Gallagher ,  Brian Meaney ,  James C. Arndt ,  Olivier Fedkiw ,  Daniel Pettigrew ,  Cary C. Dean ,  Mike Stern

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G09G5/02 ,  G06T11/001 ,  H04N1/6058 ,  H04N9/73

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method of providing tools for a media-editing application. The method provides a first tool that, upon invocation for a first image, initiates an automated process that adjusts colors of pixel values of the first image based on analysis of the pixel values. The method provides a second tool that, upon selection of the first image and a second image, adjusts colors of the first image to match the colors of the second image.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例提供了一种为媒体编辑应用提供工具的方法。 该方法提供第一工具，其在第一图像的调用时启动基于像素值的分析来调整第一图像的像素值的颜色的自动化过程。 该方法提供了第二工具，其在选择第一图像和第二图像时，调整第一图像的颜色以匹配第二图像的颜色。

公开(公告)号：US20120206475A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-16

申请号：US13134280

申请日：2011-06-03

Applicant: Andrew Bryant ,  Toshihiro Horic ,  James C. Arndt

Inventor： Andrew Bryant ,  Toshihiro Horic ,  James C. Arndt

IPC: G09G5/02

CPC classification number: G11B27/34 ,  G11B27/034 ,  H04N1/6077 ,  H04N9/73

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a program that provides a graphical user interface (GUI). The GUI includes a display area for displaying an image that includes several pixels. Each pixel includes a set of color component values. The GUI includes a waveform monitor for displaying a graph that includes several graphical representations of the several pixels in the image. Each graphical representation is (1) plotted along a first axis of the graph based on a position of a corresponding pixel in the image and (2) plotted along a second axis of the graph based on the set of color component values of the corresponding pixel in the image. A color of each graphical representation is similar to a color of the corresponding pixel that is used for displaying the pixel in the display area.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例提供了提供图形用户界面（GUI）的程序。 GUI包括用于显示包括几个像素的图像的显示区域。 每个像素包括一组颜色分量值。 GUI包括用于显示包括图像中的几个像素的几个图形表示的图形的波形监视器。 基于图像中的相应像素的位置，（2）沿图的第二轴绘制的图形的每个图形表示是沿着图的第一轴绘制的，（2）基于相应像素的颜色分量值的集合 在图像中。 每个图形表示的颜色类似于用于在显示区域中显示像素的相应像素的颜色。

公开(公告)号：US20120015621A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US12982045

申请日：2010-12-30

Applicant: Andrew Bryant Cerny ,  Abrielle Rene Cerny

Inventor： Andrew Bryant Cerny ,  Abrielle Rene Cerny

IPC: H04W4/22 ,  H04W24/00

CPC classification number: H04M1/72536 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04W76/50

Abstract: Ready Check Systems is an improved communication system comprising a central computer system for initiating, integrating, and administering a remote network, a master communication unit operated remotely by a team leader, and a plurality of auxiliary communication devices preferably operated remotely by team members, wherein alert signals may be efficiently and effectively transmitted between points of interface via the remote network serving to provide a real-time safety communications system optimally suited in the event of emergency situations.

Abstract translation: 准备检查系统是一种改进的通信系统，包括用于启动，集成和管理远程网络的主计算机系统，由组长领导远程操作的主通信单元以及优选地由组成员远程操作的多个辅助通信设备，其中 警报信号可以经由远程网络的接口点之间被有效地和有效地传输，用于提供在紧急情况下最适合的实时安全通信系统。

公开(公告)号：US09428231B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14179464

申请日：2014-02-12

Applicant: James Walter Beard ,  Stephen Lee Canfield ,  David Andrew Bryant

Inventor： James Walter Beard ,  Stephen Lee Canfield ,  David Andrew Bryant

IPC: B62D55/00 ,  B62D55/02 ,  B62D55/075 ,  B62D55/104 ,  B62D55/265

CPC classification number: B62D55/02 ,  B62D55/075 ,  B62D55/104 ,  B62D55/265

Abstract: A climbing vehicle capable of high payload to weight ratio and capable of climbing surfaces with geometric variations is enabled through a suspension mechanism consisting of a resilient runner chain. The resilient runners contain adhering members such as magnets that create forces directed toward a ferrous climbing surface. The resilient runner has flexibility and internal stiffness or additional springs that transfer these forces to the climbing vehicle chassis and payload to provide equilibrium during the climbing process. It is able to conform to a large range of surface irregularities while providing push and pulling forces between the adhering members and the climbing vehicle chassis to uniformly distribute the climbing loads on the adhering members. The result is a climbing machine that can accommodate large surface irregularities while maximizing the climbing payload with a minimum number and size of adhering members.

Abstract translation: 能够通过由弹性流道链组成的悬架机构实现能够具有高有效载荷和重量比并能够爬升具有几何变化的表面的攀爬车辆。 弹性流道装置包含诸如磁铁的附着构件，其形成朝向铁质攀岩表面的力。 弹性流道具有柔性和内部刚度或附加的弹簧，其将这些力传递到攀爬车辆底盘和有效载荷，以在攀爬过程中提供平衡。 能够在粘合部件与爬坡车辆底座之间提供推拉力的同时，能够适应大范围的表面凹凸，以均匀地将爬坡载荷分散在粘接部件上。 结果是可以容纳大的表面不规则性的爬坡机，同时以最小数量和尺寸的附着构件最大化攀爬有效载荷。

公开(公告)号：US20150336625A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-26

申请号：US14720430

申请日：2015-05-22

Applicant: James Walter Beard, III ,  Stephen Lee Canfield ,  David Andrew Bryant

Inventor： James Walter Beard, III ,  Stephen Lee Canfield ,  David Andrew Bryant

IPC: B62D61/10 ,  B60B19/00

CPC classification number: B62D61/10 ,  B60B19/00 ,  B60B19/006 ,  B62D61/00 ,  F16L55/00 ,  F16L2101/30

Abstract: This patent discloses a climbing vehicle capable of high payload to weight ratio and capable of climbing surfaces with geometric variations and traveling along a single dimension. More specifically, this invention applies to a vehicle well adapted to climbing non-planar surfaces such as pipes or other structural members while traveling along a single dimension, for example traveling parallel to the axis of the pipe. The climbing vehicle makes contact with the climbing surface through drive wheels and a trialing arm. The adhering members are aligned with the primary axis and are rigidly attached or contained in a suspension that is able to conform to a large range of surface irregularities while providing push and pulling forces between the adhering members and the climbing vehicle chassis to uniformly distribute the climbing loads on the adhering members. The result is a climbing machine that can accommodate large surface irregularities while maximizing the climbing payload with a minimum number and size of adhering members.

Abstract translation: 该专利公开了一种具有高有效载荷和重量比的爬升式车辆，能够沿着具有几何变化并且沿着单一维度行进的表面。 更具体地说，本发明适用于在沿单一尺寸行进时，例如平行于管道的轴线行进时适合于攀爬诸如管道或其它结构构件的非平面表面的车辆。 爬坡车辆通过驱动轮和试车臂与攀登表面接触。 附着构件与主轴对准并且刚性地附接或容纳在能够符合大范围的表面不规则性的悬架中，同时在附着构件和爬坡车辆底盘之间提供推拉力以均匀地分布攀爬 负载在粘附部件上。 结果是可以容纳大的表面不规则性的爬坡机，同时以最小数量和尺寸的附着构件最大化攀爬有效载荷。

公开(公告)号：US09026864B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-05

申请号：US13408144

申请日：2012-02-29

Applicant: Steven Charles Dake ,  Russell Andrew Bryant

Inventor： Steven Charles Dake ,  Russell Andrew Bryant

IPC: G06F11/00 ,  G06F11/07

CPC classification number: G06F11/0781 ,  G06F11/0709 ,  G06F11/3003

Abstract: Methods and systems for offloading health-checking policy in a distributed management environment are provided. A failure policy is received at a node of a cloud from a cloud health monitor. The node transmits a notification to a health monitor of the node that the node has failed when the failure policy is satisfied. The node reports at least one fault based on the satisfied failure policy to the cloud health monitor.

Abstract translation: 提供了在分布式管理环境中卸载健康检查策略的方法和系统。 在云健康监视器的云端节点收到故障策略。 当满足故障策略时，节点向节点出现故障的节点的健康状况监视器发送通知。 该节点基于对云健康监视器的满足的故障策略报告至少一个故障。