公开(公告)号：US06190110B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-20

申请号：US09407207

申请日：1999-09-28

Applicant: R. Joe Stanley ,  Gary Waldman ,  Gregory Hobson ,  John R. Wootton

Inventor： R. Joe Stanley ,  Gary Waldman ,  Gregory Hobson ,  John R. Wootton

IPC: B65G6523

CPC classification number: G06T7/0008 ,  B07C1/00 ,  B65G65/23

Abstract: A bulk mail processing system (10) conveys bulk mail containers (C) from a receiving station (R) at which the container is placed on a conveyor (12) to an unloading station (D) at which the contents of the container are dumped. A video camera (22) obtains an image of the container which is transmitted to a processor (24). The image is processed to determine if residual mail (M) is left in the container after it is emptied. A mechanism (18) removes the container from the conveyor, empties the container, and then returns the container back to the conveyor. A controller (20) controls operation of the emptying mechanism. The controller is responsive to an input from the processor that all the contents of a container have been removed to replace the empty container on the conveyor. The controller is further responsive to an input from the processor that there is residual mail left in the container to have the mechanism re-empty the container and so insure container is completely empty before being returned to the conveyor.

Abstract translation: 批量邮件处理系统（10）将容器放置在传送器（12）上的接收站（R）传送到卸载站（D）的散装邮件容器（C），在该卸载站（D）中容器的内容物被倾倒 。 摄像机（22）获取发送到处理器（24）的容器的图像。 处理图像以确定在清空后剩余邮件（M）是否留在容器中。 机构（18）将容器从输送机中取出，将容器倒空，然后将容器返回到输送机。 控制器（20）控制排空机构的操作。 控制器响应于来自处理器的输入，已经移除了容器的所有内容物以更换输送机上的空容器。 控制器进一步响应来自处理器的输入，存在剩余邮件留在容器中以使机构重新清空容器，并且因此确保容器在返回到输送机之前是完全空的。

公开(公告)号：US5825412A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-20

申请号：US650164

申请日：1996-05-20

Applicant: Gregory Hobson ,  John R. Wootton

Inventor： Gregory Hobson ,  John R. Wootton

IPC: B61L29/00 ,  B61L29/30 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N7/18 ,  B61L29/00 ,  B61L29/30

Abstract: Apparatus (10) monitors a railroad crossing (X) for the presence of an object (H, V, A) in the crossing. The apparatus determines if an object is of sufficient size to damage to a train (1) approaching the crossing, and provides an alarm (Sa) to an approaching train so it can be timely halted. This prevents injury to people or other objects in the crossing, or to the train and its occupants. A camera (14) continuously views the crossing to obtain images of the crossing. An image processor (28) processes images, establishes the presence of objects in the crossing, and determines the size of the object. If appropriate, an alarm (26) is activated and an alarm signal is sent to the train through a relay (36) transmitter (44), and on board receiver (46). An audio alarm (48) on the train is sounded in response to receipt of the signal. The apparatus is unmanned and performs its monitoring function in a non-invasive manner by which its operation does not interfere with that of vehicles, pedestrians, or barriers (G) which may also be in place at the crossing.

Abstract translation: 在十字路口中，设备（10）监视铁路道口（X）的存在物体（H，V，A）。 该装置确定物体是否具有足够的尺寸以损坏靠近十字路口的列车（1），并向接近的列车提供报警（Sa），以便及时停止。 这样可以防止过路处的人员或其他物体，火车及其乘客受伤。 相机（14）连续观看十字路口以获得十字路口的图像。 图像处理器（28）处理图像，建立交叉中的对象的存在，并确定对象的大小。 如果合适，则启动报警器（26），并通过继电器（36）发射器（44）和板载接收器（46）向火车发送报警信号。 响应于信号的接收，响应列车上的音频报警器（48）。 该装置是无人驾驶的，并以非侵入性的方式执行其监视功能，通过该方式，其操作不会干扰在交叉口也可能存在的车辆，行人或障碍物（G）。

公开(公告)号：US20200317038A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-08

申请号：US16873489

申请日：2020-04-21

Applicant: Gregory Lee Hobson ,  Mitchell Gregory Hobson

Inventor： Gregory Lee Hobson ,  Mitchell Gregory Hobson

IPC: B60J11/04

Abstract: The Hail Stopper III is made with plastic and rubber or both, stop hail from damaging vehicles, comes in small, medium, and large sizes range from zero to ¼ inch, add another large let's say ¼ inch thick, this will super strength and use six inch thick size Hail Stopper III, there two combinations one goes up to six inches and can stop baseball size hail also the extra super stretching plastic cover added extra, with extra cost, this will help the air protection system give maximum protection for baseball size hail

公开(公告)号：US06370259B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-09

申请号：US09499105

申请日：2000-02-04

Applicant: Gregory Hobson ,  R. Joe Stanley

Inventor： Gregory Hobson ,  R. Joe Stanley

IPC: G06K900

CPC classification number: B07C3/14 ,  G07B17/00435 ,  G07B17/00661 ,  G07B2017/00669 ,  G07B2017/00709 ,  G07B2017/00725 ,  H04N1/32042

Abstract: A method and apparatus (10) for preparing forms used by the Postal Service in delivering certain types of mail (E). Each piece of such mail is conveyed past a camera or scanner (12) to obtain an image of the piece including the name of the sender and name and address of the recipient. The image is processed by an image processor (14) to locate the edge (C) of the piece at its upper left hand corner where sender information is located. A first line of information, usually the sender's name, is extracted from a sender information segment (S) of the envelope, and the first two lines of recipient information, usually the recipient's name and street address, are extracted and from a recipient's information segment (R) of the mail piece. These three lines of information are now transferred from the memory onto an appropriate postal form (F) with each line of information copied onto an appropriate portion of the form. The forms are sorted by zip code and carrier route so a carrier can pick-up the forms needed together with the mail carried on their route.

Abstract translation: 一种用于准备由邮政服务提供某种类型邮件（E）使用的表格的方法和装置（10）。 每条这样的邮件被传送通过相机或扫描仪（12）以获得包括发送者的姓名，接收者的姓名和地址的片段的图像。 图像由图像处理器（14）处理，以将片段的边缘（C）定位在发送者信息所在的左上角。 从信封的发送者信息段（S）中提取第一行信息（通常是发送人的姓名），并且从接收者的信息段中提取出收件人信息的第一行（通常是收件人姓名和街道地址） （R）邮件。 这三行信息现在从存储器转移到适当的邮政形式（F），每行信息都复制到表单的适当部分。 表格按邮政编码和承运人路线进行分类，因此承运人可以随身携带的邮件一起提取所需的表格。

公开(公告)号：US20130026781A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13136126

申请日：2011-07-25

Applicant: Gregory Lee Hobson ,  Mitchell Gregory Hobson

Inventor： Gregory Lee Hobson ,  Mitchell Gregory Hobson

IPC: B62D25/06

CPC classification number: B60J11/04

Abstract: Over the years storms have become more powerful and producing damaging hail there is no protection from this, hail stopper will help an owner protect their vehicle from damage for people who don't have a garage this is the next best thing. Also helps protect your vehicle from freezing rain, no more frozen windshields or doors, no more wasting time scrapping at your windows to get the ice off, just remove the hail stopper and you will be ready to go.

Abstract translation: 多年来，风暴变得更加强大，造成破坏性的冰雹没有任何保护，冰雹塞将帮助业主保护他们的车辆免受没有车库的人的伤害，这是最好的事情。 还有助于保护您的车辆免受冻结，不再有冻结的挡风玻璃或门，不再浪费时间在窗户上关闭冰块，只需拆下冰雹挡块，您就可以随时离开。