公开(公告)号：US20070136408A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：US11285582

申请日：2005-11-21

Applicant: Mark Wheeler ,  Richard Bukowski ,  Jonathan Kung

Inventor： Mark Wheeler ,  Richard Bukowski ,  Jonathan Kung

IPC: G06F7/38

CPC classification number: G01S17/89 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T2200/24

Abstract: An improved interface and algorithm(s) can be used to simplify and improve the process for locating an occluded edge from a series of points in a point cloud. An interface can allow the user to select a hint point thought to be near an edge of interest, which can be used to generate an initial edge profile. An interface can allow the user to adjust the fit of the initial profile in cross-section, then can use that profile to generate a profile of the entire edge. A moving fit window can use an imaginary plane to provide an additional constraint, and can utilize a moving average to extend the edge and determine proper end locations. An interface then can display the results of the fit to the user and allow the user to adjust the fit, such as by adjusting the end points of the calculated edge. Such a process can be used to fit linear or curvilinear occluded edges, and can fit a number of irregular shapes as well as regular shaped edges such as “v-shaped” edges.

Abstract translation: 可以使用改进的接口和算法来简化和改进用于从点云中的一系列点定位遮挡边缘的过程。 接口可以允许用户选择被认为是靠近感兴趣的边缘的提示点，其可用于生成初始边缘轮廓。 接口可以允许用户在横截面中调整初始轮廓的拟合，然后可以使用该轮廓来生成整个边缘的轮廓。 移动的适合窗口可以使用虚拟平面来提供额外的约束，并且可以利用移动平均来延伸边缘并且确定正确的端部位置。 然后，接口可以显示适合用户的结果，并允许用户调整配合，例如通过调整计算边缘的终点。 这种过程可以用于装配线性或曲线闭塞的边缘，并且可以适应许多不规则形状以及诸如“v形”边缘的规则形状的边缘。

公开(公告)号：US20070097120A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11415589

申请日：2006-05-01

Applicant: Mark Wheeler ,  Jonathan Kung ,  Richard Bukowski

Inventor： Mark Wheeler ,  Jonathan Kung ,  Richard Bukowski

IPC: G06T15/20

CPC classification number: G06T15/02

Abstract: A method relating to a point cloud includes defining a line of sight of a point cloud on a display of a computer, estimating a normal vector for at least one point of the plurality of points, and determining the appearance on the display of at least one point of the plurality of points based on the step of estimating a normal vector. One can use the computer to manipulate the point cloud to display a selected view of the scene and calculate the angle between the normal vector of the at least one point and a line of sight. The step of determining the appearance can include determining the transparency, color or size of the point on the display according to the angle between the normal vector and the line of sight.

Abstract translation: 涉及点云的方法包括：在计算机的显示器上定义点云的视线，估计多个点中的至少一个点的法线向量，以及确定显示器上的至少一个 基于估计法线矢量的步骤的多个点的点。 可以使用计算机来操纵点云以显示场景的选定视图，并计算至少一个点的法线矢量与视线之间的角度。 确定外观的步骤可以包括根据法向量和视线之间的角度确定显示器上的点的透明度，颜色或尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US08786506B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13278927

申请日：2011-10-21

Applicant: Keith Ayotte ,  Paul Lagasse ,  David Martin ,  Anthony Sorrentino ,  Spencer Webb ,  Mark Wheeler ,  George Davison

Inventor： Keith Ayotte ,  Paul Lagasse ,  David Martin ,  Anthony Sorrentino ,  Spencer Webb ,  Mark Wheeler ,  George Davison

IPC: H01Q3/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/08 ,  H01Q1/1235 ,  H01Q1/125 ,  H01Q3/005

Abstract: A low power, lightweight, collapsible and rugged antenna positioner for use in communicating with geostationary, geosynchronous and low earth orbit satellite. By collapsing, invention may be easily carried or shipped in a compact container. May be used in remote locations with simple or automated setup and orientation. Azimuth is adjusted by rotating an antenna in relation to a positioner base and elevation is adjusted by rotating an elevation motor coupled with the antenna. Manual orientation of antenna for linear polarized satellites yields lower weight and power usage. Updates ephemeris or TLE data via satellite. Algorithms used for search including Clarke Belt fallback, transponder/beacon searching switch, azimuth priority searching and tracking including uneven re-peak scheduling yield lower power usage. Orientation aid via user interface allows for smaller azimuth motor, simplifies wiring and lowers weight. Tilt compensation, bump detection and failure contingency provide robustness.

Abstract translation: 低功率，轻量级，可折叠和坚固的天线定位器，用于与地球静止，地球同步和低地球轨道卫星通信。 通过塌缩，发明可以容易地携带或运输在紧凑的容器中。 可以在远程位置使用简单或自动的设置和方向。 通过相对于定位器基座旋转天线来调节方位角，并通过旋转与天线耦合的升降马达来调节高度。 用于线性极化卫星的手动定向天线产生较小的重量和功率使用。 通过卫星更新星历或TLE数据。 用于搜索的算法包括克拉克带回退，转发器/信标搜索开关，方位优先搜索和跟踪，包括不均匀的重峰调度产生较低的功率使用。 通过用户界面定向辅助，可以实现更小的方位电机，简化接线和降低重量。 倾斜补偿，碰撞检测和故障应急提供了鲁棒性。

公开(公告)号：US07783397B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-24

申请号：US10914886

申请日：2004-08-10

Applicant: David Michael Peltz ,  Robert James Foy ,  Mark Bradshaw Kraeling ,  Mark Wheeler ,  Brian Lee Staton

Inventor： David Michael Peltz ,  Robert James Foy ,  Mark Bradshaw Kraeling ,  Mark Wheeler ,  Brian Lee Staton

IPC: G01M17/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  H04H20/71 ,  H04H40/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04J3/16 ,  H04J3/22

CPC classification number: B61L3/127

Abstract: A railway communication system (10) includes a transmitter (12) receiving an input and producing a communication signal (18). The communication signal (18) includes at least two different portions (20,22) for separately encoding respective indications (38,40) of the input. The system also includes a receiver (14) coupled to a controlled device, the receiver (14) extracting at least one of the respective indications (38,40) from the communication signal (18). The receiver controls the device responsive to the at least one extracted indications (38,40).

Abstract translation: 铁路通信系统（10）包括接收输入并产生通信信号（18）的发射机（12）。 通信信号（18）包括用于分别编码输入的相应指示（38,40）的至少两个不同部分（20,22）。 该系统还包括耦合到受控设备的接收器（14），接收器（14）从通信信号（18）提取相应指示（38,40）中的至少一个。 接收器响应于至少一个提取的指示来控制设备（38,40）。

公开(公告)号：US20050125113A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：US10931391

申请日：2004-09-01

Applicant: Mark Wheeler ,  Mark Kraeling

Inventor： Mark Wheeler ,  Mark Kraeling

IPC: B61L3/12 ,  B61L23/04 ,  B61L25/02 ,  B61L27/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B61L23/041 ,  B61L3/127 ,  B61L25/025 ,  B61L27/0077 ,  B61L27/0094 ,  B61L2205/04

Abstract: A remote control system (10) for a locomotive (16) includes a sensor (e.g. 15) on-board the locomotive for providing locomotive information. The system also includes a transmitter (13) for transmitting the locomotive information from the locomotive to an operator control unit (OCU) (12) off-board the locomotive. A graphical display (24) is associated with the OCU for displaying the locomotive information in a graphical format to an operator of the OCU. A locomotive control unit (LCU) (14) in communication with the OCU is operable to control the locomotive in response to a manipulation of the OCU by the operator.

Abstract translation: 用于机车（16）的遥控系统（10）包括机车上的传感器（例如15），用于提供机车信息。 该系统还包括用于将机车信息从机车发送到机车外的操作员控制单元（OCU）（12）的发射器（13）。 图形显示器（24）与OCU相关联，用于以图形格式向OCU的操作者显示机车信息。 与OCU通信的机车控制单元（LCU）（14）可操作以响应于操作者操作OCU来控制机车。

公开(公告)号：US5270645A

公开(公告)日：1993-12-14

申请号：US752834

申请日：1991-08-30

Applicant: Mark Wheeler ,  Anne Gebauer ,  David Bull ,  Daniel Wilheim ,  Stephen Cooper ,  Ronald Ingraham

Inventor： Mark Wheeler ,  Anne Gebauer ,  David Bull ,  Daniel Wilheim ,  Stephen Cooper ,  Ronald Ingraham

IPC: F02D9/02 ,  F02D11/10 ,  G01B7/30 ,  G01D3/06 ,  G01D5/14 ,  G01D5/16 ,  F02D9/00 ,  G01B7/14

CPC classification number: G01D5/147 ,  G01B7/30 ,  G01D3/06 ,  G01D5/145 ,  F02D11/106 ,  F02D2009/0294

Abstract: A non-contacting type sensor and method for sensing angular position are provided for sensing the angular position of a body such as a throttle valve. The sensor includes a stator assembly and a rotor assembly adapted to be coupled to the body for rotation relative to the stator assembly. The rotor assembly includes a closed-loop magnetic flux concentrator which defines a controlled electromagnetic cavity and generating means for generating a first magnetic field within the cavity. The stator assembly includes a semiconductor device disposed within the cavity and having an electrical property which is a function of the orientation and strength of a resultant magnetic field. The stator assembly further includes a coil wound about the device for producing a second magnetic field which substantially cancels the effects of the first magnetic field on the device so as to obtain the resultant magnetic field. The electrical current in the coil required to produce the second magnetic field provides an indication of the angular position of the body.

Abstract translation: 提供用于感测角位置的非接触型传感器和方法，用于感测诸如节流阀的主体的角位置。 传感器包括定子组件和适于联接到主体以相对于定子组件旋转的转子组件。 转子组件包括限定受控电磁腔的闭环磁通量聚集器和用于在空腔内产生第一磁场的产生装置。 定子组件包括设置在腔内的半导体器件，并且具有与所得磁场的取向和强度的函数的电特性。 定子组件还包括围绕该装置缠绕的线圈，用于产生基本上抵消第一磁场对器件的影响的第二磁场，以便获得所得到的磁场。 产生第二磁场所需的线圈中的电流提供了身体角度位置的指示。

公开(公告)号：US08923093B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US12730980

申请日：2010-03-24

Applicant: Ian Richard Scott ,  Mark Wheeler

Inventor： Ian Richard Scott ,  Mark Wheeler

IPC: G01V1/00 ,  G01V1/28

CPC classification number: G01V1/282 ,  G01V2200/14

Abstract: A method for evaluating a quality of a seismic inversion. The method includes performing a first match between seismic data and borehole seismic data at one or more borehole locations to generate an estimate of a wavelet in the seismic data. The method then performs a seismic inversion on the seismic data using the estimate of the wavelet to generate inverted seismic data. After performing the seismic inversion, the method converts the inverted seismic data into one or more reflectivity traces. The method then includes performing a second match between the one or more reflectivity traces and one or more traces in the seismic data and performing a third match between the one or more reflectivity traces and one or more traces in the borehole seismic data. After performing the second and third matches, the method determines the quality of the seismic inversion based on the first match, the second match, the third match or combinations thereof.

Abstract translation: 一种评估地震反演质量的方法。 该方法包括在一个或多个钻孔位置处执行地震数据和钻孔地震数据之间的第一匹配，以产生地震数据中的小波的估计。 然后，该方法使用小波估计对地震数据进行地震反演以产生反演的地震数据。 在进行地震反演之后，该方法将反演的地震数据转换成一个或多个反射轨迹。 该方法然后包括在一个或多个反射轨迹和地震数据中的一个或多个轨迹之间执行第二匹配，并且在一个或多个反射轨迹和钻孔地震数据中的一个或多个轨迹之间执行第三匹配。 在执行第二和第三匹配之后，该方法基于第一匹配，第二匹配，第三匹配或其组合来确定地震反转的质量。

公开(公告)号：US20130088492A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13592256

申请日：2012-08-22

Applicant: Manas Ranjan JAGADEV ,  Eli Dylan Lorimer ,  Bret Peterson ,  Vijay Raman ,  Mark Wheeler

Inventor： Manas Ranjan JAGADEV ,  Eli Dylan Lorimer ,  Bret Peterson ,  Vijay Raman ,  Mark Wheeler

IPC: G06T17/00

CPC classification number: G06T17/05 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06F17/30271 ,  G06F2203/04806 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T17/005 ,  G06T2210/08 ,  G06T2210/36 ,  G06T2215/16

Abstract: Portable globes may be provided for viewing regions of interest in a Geographical Information System (GIS). A method for providing a portable globe for a GIS may include determining one or more selected regions corresponding to a geographical region of a master globe. The method may further include organizing geospatial data from the master globe based on the selected region and creating the portable globe based on the geospatial data. The portable globe may be smaller in data size than the master globe. The method may include transmitting the portable globe to a local device that may render the selected region at a higher resolution than the remainder of the portable globe in the GIS. A system for providing a portable globe may include a selection module, a fusion module and a transmitter. A system for updating a portable globe may include a packet bundler and a globe cutter.

Abstract translation: 可以提供便携式地球仪用于在地理信息系统（GIS）中观看感兴趣的区域。 用于为GIS提供便携式球体的方法可以包括确定与主球体的地理区域相对应的一个或多个所选区域。 该方法还可以包括基于所选择的区域来组织来自主球体的地理空间数据，并且基于地理空间数据创建便携式地球仪。 便携式地球仪的数据大小可能小于主地球仪。 该方法可以包括将便携式地球仪传输到本地设备，其可使所选择的区域以比GIS中的便携式球体的其余部分更高的分辨率。 用于提供便携式球体的系统可以包括选择模块，融合模块和发射器。 用于更新便携式球体的系统可以包括分组捆绑器和球形切割器。

公开(公告)号：US20120068899A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US13278927

申请日：2011-10-21

Applicant: Keith AYOTTE ,  Paul Lagasse ,  David Martin ,  Anthony Sorrentino ,  Mark Wheeler ,  Spencer Webb ,  George Davison

Inventor： Keith AYOTTE ,  Paul Lagasse ,  David Martin ,  Anthony Sorrentino ,  Mark Wheeler ,  Spencer Webb ,  George Davison

IPC: H01Q3/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/08 ,  H01Q1/1235 ,  H01Q1/125 ,  H01Q3/005

Abstract: A low power, lightweight, collapsible and rugged antenna positioner for use in communicating with geostationary, geosynchronous and low earth orbit satellite. By collapsing, invention may be easily carried or shipped in a compact container. May be used in remote locations with simple or automated setup and orientation. Azimuth is adjusted by rotating an antenna in relation to a positioner base and elevation is adjusted by rotating an elevation motor coupled with the antenna. Manual orientation of antenna for linear polarized satellites yields lower weight and power usage. Updates ephemeris or TLE data via satellite. Algorithms used for search including Clarke Belt fallback, transponder/beacon searching switch, azimuth priority searching and tracking including uneven re-peak scheduling yield lower power usage. Orientation aid via user interface allows for smaller azimuth motor, simplifies wiring and lowers weight. Tilt compensation, bump detection and failure contingency provide robustness.

Abstract translation: 低功率，轻量级，可折叠和坚固的天线定位器，用于与地球静止，地球同步和低地球轨道卫星通信。 通过塌缩，发明可以容易地携带或运输在紧凑的容器中。 可以在远程位置使用简单或自动的设置和方向。 通过相对于定位器基座旋转天线来调节方位角，并通过旋转与天线耦合的升降马达来调节高度。 用于线性极化卫星的手动定向天线产生较小的重量和功率使用。 通过卫星更新星历或TLE数据。 用于搜索的算法包括克拉克带回退，转发器/信标搜索开关，方位优先搜索和跟踪，包括不均匀的重峰调度产生较低的功率使用。 通过用户界面定向辅助，可以实现更小的方位电机，简化接线和降低重量。 倾斜补偿，碰撞检测和故障应急提供了鲁棒性。

公开(公告)号：US08112189B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US12848513

申请日：2010-08-02

Applicant: David Michael Peltz ,  Robert James Foy ,  Mark Bradshaw Kraeling ,  Mark Wheeler ,  Brian Lee Staton

Inventor： David Michael Peltz ,  Robert James Foy ,  Mark Bradshaw Kraeling ,  Mark Wheeler ,  Brian Lee Staton

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F13/42 ,  G08C19/16 ,  G08C19/12 ,  G05B11/01

CPC classification number: B61L3/127

Abstract: A railway communication system (10) includes a transmitter (12) receiving an input and producing a communication signal (18). The communication signal (18) includes at least two different portions (20,22) for separately encoding respective indications (38,40) of the input. The system also includes a receiver (14) coupled to a controlled device, the receiver (14) extracting at least one of the respective indications (38,40) from the communication signal (18). The receiver controls the device responsive to the at least one extracted indications (38,40).

Abstract translation: 铁路通信系统（10）包括接收输入并产生通信信号（18）的发射机（12）。 通信信号（18）包括用于分别编码输入的相应指示（38,40）的至少两个不同部分（20,22）。 该系统还包括耦合到受控设备的接收器（14），接收器（14）从通信信号（18）提取相应指示（38,40）中的至少一个。 接收器响应于至少一个提取的指示来控制设备（38,40）。