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公开(公告)号：US10310054B2
公开(公告)日：2019-06-04
申请号：US14222368
申请日：2014-03-21
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： James J. Troy , Scott W. Lea , Gary E. Georgeson
Abstract: Systems and methods for performing relative object localization using a local positioning system. The process in accordance with one embodiment solves the problem of determining the location (i.e., the position and orientation) of an object relative to a previous location of the object, or relative to another object, without the need for known 3-D data point positions in the environment. The process in accordance with another embodiment solves the problem of determining the location of the measurement instrument relative to a previous location of the measurement instrument using visible feature points on a target object as a reference, again without the need for known 3-D data point positions. The process in accordance with a further embodiment is capable of determining the locations of multiple objects relative to each other.
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公开(公告)号：US20190084148A1
公开(公告)日：2019-03-21
申请号：US16134446
申请日：2018-09-18
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： James J. Troy , Gary E. Georgeson , Paul S. Rutherford , Nathan R. Smith
CPC classification number: B25J1/02 , B23Q17/2233 , B25J1/08 , B25J15/00 , B64F5/40 , G01N21/954 , G06T19/003 , G06T19/006 , G06T19/20 , G06T2219/2004
Abstract: A tracking-enabled extended-reach tool system acting upon a workpiece. The tool system includes a gimbal positioned adjacent an opening in a surface, a sensor system, a computer control, and a display. The extended-reach arm has a first end, a second end, an end effector including a tool adjacent the first end. The extended-reach arm engages the gimbal for relative rotational movement and relative slidable movement through the opening positioning the end effector and the tool on a side of the surface opposite the second end. The sensor system is configured to measure a linear position of the extended-reach arm relative to the gimbal. The computer control receives signals from the sensor system indicative of the linear position of the extended-reach arm relative to the gimbal. The display is connected to the computer control and displays a representation of the workpiece and the tool relative to each other in real time.
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83.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20180361595A1
公开(公告)日：2018-12-20
申请号：US15623304
申请日：2017-06-14
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： James J. Troy , Gary E. Georgeson , Scott W. Lea , Daniel James Wright
Abstract: Systems and methods for automating robotic end effector alignment using real-time data from multiple distance sensors to control relative translational and rotational motion. In accordance with one embodiment, the alignment process involves computation of offset distance and rotational angles to guide a robotic end effector to a desired location relative to a target object. The relative alignment process enables the development of robotic motion path planning applications that minimize on-line and off-line motion path script creation, resulting in an easier-to-use robotic application. A relative alignment process with an independent (off-board) method for target object coordinate system registration can be used. One example implementation uses a finite-state machine configuration to control a holonomic motion robotic platform with rotational end effector used for grid-based scan acquisition for non-destructive inspection.
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公开(公告)号：US10145670B2
公开(公告)日：2018-12-04
申请号：US14993202
申请日：2016-01-12
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： Gary E. Georgeson , James J. Troy , Scott W. Lea
Abstract: Systems and methods that provide a framework for location tracking of a movable target component or device (e.g., an automated device or a hand-operated device) to accurately cover an area of interest along a specified path or in a specified region. Grid patterns are projected onto a surface of a workpiece or a part. The projected grid lines may be straight or curved. Straight grid lines can be parallel or intersecting. The grid pattern may include a path to be followed. The lines of the projected grid pattern are detected by a grid detection sensor which is mounted onboard the movable target component or device. Information from the grid detection sensor is fed to a location mapping program. The systems and methods also enable navigation for use in automated and autonomous manufacturing and maintenance operations, as well as other tracking-based applications.
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85.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20180330596A1
公开(公告)日：2018-11-15
申请号：US15593520
申请日：2017-05-12
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： James J. Troy , Gary E. Georgeson , Scott W. Lea , Daniel J. Wright
IPC: G08B21/18 , H04W4/02 , H04L12/24 , H04B17/318 , H04W4/00
CPC classification number: G08B21/182 , B23B49/00 , B25F5/00 , B64F5/10 , F16P3/14 , H04B17/318 , H04L41/0681 , H04W4/023 , H04W4/70
Abstract: Systems and methods for increasing situational awareness for a tool operator and an individual approaching a working field of the tool are described. An example method includes activating a first device, where the first device has a working field and has an operational path configured to intersect a barrier. A proximity sensor of the second device then detects a presence of an object in a sensor zone of the second device. The second device transmits a wireless signal to the first device indicating the presence of the object in the sensor zone of the second device. Then at least one of the first device and the second device issues a first alert indicating the presence of the object in the sensor zone of the second device.
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公开(公告)号：US10105837B2
公开(公告)日：2018-10-23
申请号：US15358541
申请日：2016-11-22
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： James J. Troy , Gary E. Georgeson , Paul S. Rutherford , Nathan R. Smith
Abstract: An extended-reach tool system may include a gimbal positioned adjacent a surface opening; an extended-reach arm having a tool and engaging the gimbal; a sensor system for measuring a position of the arm relative to the gimbal and a position and spatial orientation of the tool relative to the opening; a computer control that converts one or both of the rotational and linear measurements from the sensor system into spatial location representations for virtual representations of 3-D models of the workpiece and tool, determines a position and orientation of the tool relative to the opening and workpiece, and adjusts the virtual representations of the 3-D models of the workpiece and tool as the arm and tool move relative to the workpiece, representing a real-time orientation of the tool relative to the workpiece; and a display for displaying the virtual representations of the 3-D models of the workpiece and tool.
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公开(公告)号：US20180300326A1
公开(公告)日：2018-10-18
申请号：US15489045
申请日：2017-04-17
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： James J. Troy , William D. McGarry , Nikoli E. Prazak , Michael Patrick Sciarra , Vladimir Karakusevic , John Carney Gass , William E. Ward
IPC: G06F17/30 , G06T1/60 , G06F3/0482
Abstract: A method and system for managing three-dimensional massive model visualization data sets. The method comprises compiling a vehicle list of vehicles for which the three-dimensional massive model visualization data sets are to be built. The method automatically builds the three-dimensional massive model visualization data sets for vehicles in the vehicle list using a computer system. The method stores the three-dimensional massive model visualization data sets in a group of repositories. The method distributes the three-dimensional massive model visualization data sets for displaying massive model visualizations for the vehicles using the three-dimensional massive model visualization data sets on client devices. The method may selectively update a three-dimensional massive model visualization data set in the three-dimensional massive model visualization data sets when the three-dimensional massive model visualization data set is out-of-date.
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88.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20180157455A1
公开(公告)日：2018-06-07
申请号：US15878405
申请日：2018-01-23
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： James J. Troy , Jeremiah K. Scott , Katherine I. Meza
IPC: G06F3/147 , G06F3/0484
CPC classification number: G06F3/147 , B64F5/10 , G06F3/04842
Abstract: Systems and methods for synchronized display of visualizations of three-dimensional (3-D) models and video images of aircraft for use in assembly of an aircraft. A video display process is configured to process the video image data so that the video images will have a user-selected viewpoint when displayed. In one embodiment, the user selects a virtual view direction and a smaller field-of-view from a full 360-degree field-of-view. A client request process is configured to construct and transmit a command data string containing encoded data specifying parameter values of the viewpoint representation formatted for 3-D model visualization. A server response process is configured to receive and decode the command data string into the specified parameter values representing the user-selected viewpoint for three-dimensional model visualization. A 3-D model visualization process is configured to process the 3-D model data so that 3-D model visualizations will have the user-selected viewpoint when displayed.
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公开(公告)号：US09804577B1
公开(公告)日：2017-10-31
申请号：US13892336
申请日：2013-05-13
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： James J. Troy , Scott W. Lea , Gary E. Georgeson , William P. Motzer
CPC classification number: G05B15/02 , G01N29/043 , G01N29/0654 , G01N29/225 , G01N29/262 , G01N29/265 , G01N29/30 , G01N29/4472 , G01N2291/2694 , G01S17/08 , G01S17/88 , H04N7/185
Abstract: A self-contained, remotely operated, mobile measurement system for stand-off inspection of large target objects located at sites distant from an operations center of a distributed inspection system. In accordance with one embodiment, the system comprises a mobile platform with on-board instrumentation capable of making dimensional measurements in the local coordinate system of the target object. The system comprises multiple hardware and software components networked to a control interface that enables the operator at the operations center to teleoperate the equipment, including driving the mobile platform to a region of interest, calibrating the on-board local positioning system, acquiring measurement and image data, and communicating with on-site personnel if needed.
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90.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20170243399A1
公开(公告)日：2017-08-24
申请号：US15047655
申请日：2016-02-19
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： James J. Troy , Vladimir Karakusevic , Christopher D. Esposito
CPC classification number: G06T19/003 , B64F5/0081 , B64F5/40 , G01S19/13 , G06F17/30268 , G06Q10/20 , G06T7/004 , G06T7/70 , G06T19/00 , G06T2219/2004
Abstract: Methods for identifying parts of a target object (e.g., an airplane) using geotagged photographs captured on site by a hand-held imaging device. The geotagged photographs contain GPS location data and camera setting information. The embedded image metadata from two or more photographs is used to estimate the location (i.e., position and orientation) of the imaging device relative to the target object, which location is defined in the coordinate system of the target object. Once the coordinates of the area of interest on the target object are known, the part number and other information associated with the part can be determined when the imaging device viewpoint information is provided to a three-dimensional visualization environment that has access to three-dimensional models of the target object.
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