Aaron J Cole

US Patent:

20220308575, Sep 29, 2022

Filed:

Mar 29, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/706941

Inventors:

- Crane IN, US
Aaron Boyd Cole - Bloomington IN, US
Benjamin Conley - Bloomington IN, US

Assignee:

The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Arlington VA

International Classification:

G05D 1/00
G05D 1/10
H04B 10/116
H04B 10/50
H04B 10/524
H01S 5/00
B64C 39/02

Abstract:

The present invention provides a system for control and guidance of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using modulated laser light in radio frequency (RF) contested environments. The system enables the user to send light signal communications to the UAV from a handheld device. In one embodiment, where the handheld device is capable of being incorporated into a firearm fore-grip with built-in controls that allow for control of the UAV by a user in a shooting/aiming position. The UAV includes an optical array for detecting and receiving the light signal communications, as well as filtering systems for filtering out unnecessary image data for better control in different weather and time conditions, as well as an avoidance system to avoid objects and other UAVs when used in a swarm of UAVs.

US Patent:

20180341837, Nov 29, 2018

Filed:

Mar 9, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/916475

Inventors:

- Crane IN, US
Betsy Marschand - Bloomington IN, US
Clay Armstrong - Jasper IN, US
Joshua Borneman - Bloomington IN, US
Aaron Cole - Bloomington IN, US
Lauren Christopher - Indianapolis IN, US

Assignee:

The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Crane IN

International Classification:

G06K 9/66
H04N 7/18
G06K 9/62
G06K 9/00

Abstract:

Various embodiments can include artificial learning counter surveillance (ALCS) or self-protection surveillance systems (SPSS) and related methods. Apparatuses and methods can include non-destructive electro-optic interference or protection systems as well non-destructive directed energy systems, a control system, and an analysis system for determining an optical system of interest and generating degradation or disruption effects using various equipment items and machine learning systems. Additionally, methods are also provided for determining degree of severity of degradation or disruption based on threshold definitions related to ability to use the optical system of interest for one or more specified applications.

US Patent:

20170363707, Dec 21, 2017

Filed:

Jun 15, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/624113

Inventors:

- Crane IN, US
Aaron Cole - Bloomington IN, US

International Classification:

G01S 3/78
G06T 19/00
F41G 1/35
G06T 7/246
G01S 3/786
G02B 23/12
G02B 27/00

Abstract:

Apparatus and related methods are provided for evaluating effectiveness of a visual augmentation system (VAS), such as night vision goggles (NVGs). The apparatus and methods illustratively measure the response time of the visual augmentation system (VAS) as a function of targeting detection, engagement, and scan angle.