公开(公告)号：US09283847B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US14269490

申请日：2014-05-05

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Matthew Eric Riley, Sr. ,  Gregory Dwayne Carter ,  James M. Freeman ,  Vaidya Balasubramanian Pillai ,  Jason Chang ,  David W. Thurber

IPC: G08B23/00 ,  B60K28/06 ,  B60W40/08

CPC classification number: B60K28/066 ,  A61B5/0077 ,  A61B5/02055 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/0476 ,  A61B5/0533 ,  A61B5/18 ,  A61B5/6802 ,  A61B5/7455 ,  A61B5/746 ,  A61B2562/0219 ,  B60W40/08 ,  B60W50/16 ,  B60W2040/0818 ,  B60W2040/0827 ,  B60Y2400/902 ,  G08B21/06

Abstract: The method, system, and computer-readable medium facilitates monitoring a vehicle operator during the course of vehicle operation to determine whether the vehicle operator is impaired (e.g., distracted, drowsy, intoxicated) and alerting the vehicle operator using a haptic alert delivered by a wearable computing device worn by the vehicle operator when impairment is detected. The method, system, and computer-readable medium may monitor the vehicle operator, the environment surrounding the vehicle, and/or forces acting on the vehicle using a variety of sensors, including optical sensors or accelerometers. In particular, optical sensors may monitor the vehicle operator to detect eye blinks, head nods, head rotations, and/or gaze fixation. Optical sensors may also monitor the road ahead of the vehicle to detect lane deviation, lane centering, and time to collision. Accelerometers may detect acceleration in the direction of vehicle travel and/or lateral acceleration.

Abstract translation: 方法，系统和计算机可读介质便于在车辆操作过程中监视车辆操作者，以确定车辆操作者是否受损（例如，分心，困倦，醉人），并且使用由 当检测到损伤时，由车辆操作者佩戴的可穿戴计算装置。 方法，系统和计算机可读介质可以使用包括光学传感器或加速度计的各种传感器来监视车辆操作者，车辆周围的环境和/或作用在车辆上的力。 特别地，光学传感器可以监视车辆操作者以检测眨眼，头部头部，头部旋转和/或注视固定。 光学传感器还可以监视车辆前方的道路，以检测车道偏离，车道居中和碰撞时间。 加速度计可以检测车辆行驶方向和/或横向加速度的加速度。

公开(公告)号：US09085363B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-21

申请号：US14305272

申请日：2014-06-16

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Nathan L. Tofte ,  James M. Freeman ,  Brian N. Harvey

IPC: B64C39/00 ,  G05D1/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C19/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G05D1/12 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q40/08

Abstract: The method and system may be used to control the movement of a remote aerial device in an incremental step manner during a close inspection of an object or other subject matter. At the inspection location, a control module “stabilizes” the remote aerial device in a maintained, consistent hover while maintaining a close distance to the desired object. The control module may retrieve proximal sensor data that indicates possible nearby obstructions to the remote aerial device and may transmit the data to a remote control client. The remote control module may determine and display the possible one or more non-obstructed directions that the remote aerial device is capable of moving by an incremental distance. In response to receiving a selection of one of the directions, the remote control module may transmit the selection to the remote aerial device to indicate the next movement for the remote aerial device.

Abstract translation: 该方法和系统可以用于在对对象或其他主题的仔细检查期间以增量步进方式来控制远程天线装置的移动。 在检查位置，控制模块将远程空中装置“稳定”在保持一致的悬停状态中，同时保持与所需对象的距离。 控制模块可以检索指示远程空中装置附近可能的障碍物的近端传感器数据，并且可以将数据发送到远程控制客户机。 遥控模块可以确定并显示远程天线装置能够移动一个增量距离的可能的一个或多个非阻挡方向。 响应于接收到方向之一的选择，遥控模块可以将该选择发送到远程天线装置以指示远程空中装置的下一个移动。

公开(公告)号：US08931144B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US13804984

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Inventor： James M. Freeman ,  Roger D. Schmidgall ,  Brian N. Harvey ,  Nathan Lee Tofte

IPC: F16G11/12

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  A63H27/04 ,  A63H30/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  F16G11/12 ,  Y10T24/10 ,  Y10T24/31 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A tethering system for a remote-controlled device includes a tether line having a first end adapted to be connected to a ground support and a second end adapted to be connected to the remote-controlled device. The system further includes an anchor-point disposed between the first and second ends of the tether line, the anchor point having an eyelet for securing the tether line and allowing the tether line to slide through the eyelet during use. The anchor-point and eyelet enable the tether line to flex or bend and the remote-controlled device to maneuver one or more of over or around the target area without interfering with any nearby obstructions.

Abstract translation: 用于遥控设备的系绳系统包括系绳线，其具有适于连接到地面支撑件的第一端和适于连接到遥控设备的第二端。 系统还包括设置在系绳线的第一和第二端之间的锚定点，锚定点具有用于固定系绳的孔眼，并且允许系绳在使用期间通过孔眼滑动。 锚点和孔眼使得系绳弯曲或弯曲，并且远程控制装置在目标区域周围或周围操纵一个或多个，而不会干扰任何附近的障碍物。

公开(公告)号：US20140297065A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US14305272

申请日：2014-06-16

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Nathan L. Tofte ,  James M. Freeman ,  Brian N. Harvey

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/12

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G05D1/12 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q40/08

Abstract: The method and system may be used to control the movement of a remote aerial device in an incremental step manner during a close inspection of an object or other subject matter. At the inspection location, a control module “stabilizes” the remote aerial device in a maintained, consistent hover while maintaining a close distance to the desired object. The control module may retrieve proximal sensor data that indicates possible nearby obstructions to the remote aerial device and may transmit the data to a remote control client. The remote control module may determine and display the possible one or more non-obstructed directions that the remote aerial device is capable of moving by an incremental distance. In response to receiving a selection of one of the directions, the remote control module may transmit the selection to the remote aerial device to indicate the next movement for the remote aerial device.

公开(公告)号：US08818572B1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US13893904

申请日：2013-05-14

Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Inventor： Nathan Lee Tofte ,  James M. Freeman ,  Brian N. Harvey

IPC: B64C19/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G05D1/12 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q40/08

Abstract: The method and system may be used to control the movement of a remote aerial device in an incremental step manner during a close inspection of an object or other subject matter. At the inspection location, a control module “stabilizes” the remote aerial device in a maintained, consistent hover while maintaining a close distance to the desired object. The control module may retrieve proximal sensor data that indicates possible nearby obstructions to the remote aerial device and may transmit the data to a remote control client. The remote control module may determine and display the possible one or more non-obstructed directions that the remote aerial device is capable of moving by an incremental distance. In response to receiving a selection of one of the directions, the remote control module may transmit the selection to the remote aerial device to indicate the next movement for the remote aerial device.

Abstract translation: 该方法和系统可以用于在对对象或其他主题的仔细检查期间以增量步进方式来控制远程天线装置的移动。 在检查位置，控制模块将远程空中装置“稳定”在保持一致的悬停状态中，同时保持与所需对象的距离。 控制模块可以检索指示远程空中装置附近可能的障碍物的近端传感器数据，并且可以将数据发送到远程控制客户机。 遥控模块可以确定并显示远程天线装置能够移动一个增量距离的可能的一个或多个非阻挡方向。 响应于接收到方向之一的选择，遥控模块可以将该选择发送到远程天线装置以指示远程空中装置的下一个移动。

公开(公告)号：US12099706B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-24

申请号：US18220054

申请日：2023-07-10

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： James M. Freeman ,  Vaidya Balasubramanian Pillai

IPC: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06V10/44 ,  G06V10/75 ,  G06V40/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06V10/44 ,  G06V10/751 ,  G06V40/16

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes detecting a distinct area within an image, comparing detected features of the distinct area within the image to reference features corresponding to a reference image, and determining that the detected distinct area matches the reference image based on the comparison between the detected features and the reference features. The method further includes receiving an indication that the user selects the detected distinct area within the image, retrieving contact information corresponding to the reference image, and causing the client device to display an interface allowing the user to contact the entity.

公开(公告)号：US11740775B1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US16874256

申请日：2020-05-14

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： James M. Freeman ,  Vaidya Balasubramanian Pillai

IPC: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06V10/44 ,  G06V10/75

CPC classification number: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06V10/44 ,  G06V10/751

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes detecting a distinct area within an image, comparing detected features of the distinct area within the image to reference features corresponding to a reference image, and determining that the detected distinct area matches the reference image based on the comparison between the detected features and the reference features. The method further includes receiving an indication that the user selects the detected distinct area within the image, retrieving contact information corresponding to the reference image, and causing the client device to display an interface allowing the user to contact the entity.

公开(公告)号：US20220189117A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-16

申请号：US17687843

申请日：2022-03-07

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： James M. Freeman ,  Roger D. Schmidgall ,  Patrick H. Boyer ,  Nicholas U. Christopulos ,  Jonathan D. Maurer ,  Nathan L. Tofte ,  Jackie O. Jordan, II

IPC: G06T17/20 ,  H04N13/106 ,  H04N13/254 ,  H04N13/271 ,  H04N13/275 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S13/89 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06F30/13 ,  G01S17/86 ,  G01S15/89 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G06Q50/16 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04R23/00 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G06T1/00 ,  G01S7/481 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G01N22/02

Abstract: In a computer-implemented method and system for capturing the condition of a structure, the structure is scanned with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Data collected by the UAV corresponding to points on a surface of a structure is received and a 3D point cloud is generated for the structure, where the 3D point cloud is generated based at least in part on the received UAV data. A 3D model of the surface of the structure is reconstructed using the 3D point cloud.

公开(公告)号：US10997668B1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-04

申请号：US16209641

申请日：2018-12-04

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： James M. Freeman ,  Patrick H. Boyer ,  Nicholas U. Christopulos ,  Jonathan D. Maurer ,  Nathan L. Tofte ,  Jackie O. Jordan, II

IPC: G06Q40/08 ,  H04N13/211 ,  H04N13/254 ,  G02F1/01

Abstract: A shading system creates a shaded region on a structure, enabling 3D scanning techniques that rely on light detection to generate a 3D model. The shading system includes a vehicle or device that moves the shading system into place. A light, such as a laser dot or line, can be projected onto the shaded region of the structure and detected by a 3D scanner.

公开(公告)号：US10730617B1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-04

申请号：US15960676

申请日：2018-04-24

Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Inventor： James M. Freeman ,  Roger D. Schmidgall ,  Brian N. Harvey ,  Nathan L. Tofte

IPC: B64C39/02

Abstract: A tethering system for a remote-controlled device including a tether line having a first end adapted to be connected to a ground support and a second end adapted to be connected to the remote-controlled device. The system further includes an anchor-point disposed between the first and second ends of the tether line, the anchor point having an eyelet for securing the tether line and allowing the tether line to slide through the eyelet during use. The anchor-point and eyelet enable the tether line to flex or bend and the remote-controlled device to maneuver one or more of over or around the target area without interfering with any nearby obstructions.