Edward L Cochran

US Patent:

7330841, Feb 12, 2008

Filed:

Aug 4, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/634091

Inventors:

Edward L. Cochran - Minneapolis MN, US
Todd P. Carpenter - St. Paul MN, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G05N 5/00

US Classification:

706 45, 800 12, 702 76, 424725

Abstract:

A computer implemented method of predicting decisions uses the knowledge of one or more individuals. The individuals, referred to as a team, are knowledgeable about the domain in which decisions are being made. The team individually rates the importance of decision criteria they deem relevant. They then rate the extent which multiple problem characteristics are deemed relevant to the decision. The ratings are subjected to automated quantitative analysis for consistency, and the raters may discuss and modify inconsistent ratings if appropriate. Once the ratings are accepted, the raters then rate the decision options against the highest scoring problem characteristics as determined in the initial ratings. After one or more further rounds of consistency evaluations, the highest rated options are selected as the prediction of the decision to made by the adversary.

US Patent:

7705724, Apr 27, 2010

Filed:

Jul 25, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/881045

Inventors:

Edward L. Cochran - Minneapolis MN, US
Bruce W. Anderson - Andover MN, US
Rand P. Whillock - North Oaks MN, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G08B 19/00

US Classification:

340522, 340523, 340517

Abstract:

A system for augmenting security sensor accuracy and reduction of false alarm signals. The system includes the security sensor system along with an external sensor system for measuring the effect of environmental conditions on the security sensors and further includes a sensor data augmentation component to adjust the sensitivity of the security sensors according to measured environmental conditions. Weather sensors and video sensors are two preferred external sensor systems.

US Patent:

8009844, Aug 30, 2011

Filed:

Dec 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/607580

Inventors:

Rand P. Whillock - North Oaks MN, US
Edward L. Cochran - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G09F 27/00
H04B 3/00
H04B 5/00
G06F 3/033
G09G 5/08

US Classification:

381124, 381 77, 381 79, 345158

Abstract:

A two way communication system that does not require the use of a device by one of the communicators. The system employs an audio spotlight to project a signal to a specific location, where one person is, and a laser audio receiver to receive the response. Both the audio spotlight and the laser audio receiver are directed by a user seeking to communicate with the person at long range.

US Patent:

8089340, Jan 3, 2012

Filed:

Jan 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/650720

Inventors:

Edward L. Cochran - Minneapolis MN, US
Jeffrey M. Rye - Minneapolis MN, US
Bruce W. Anderson - Andover MN, US
Thomas R. Markham - Fridley MN, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

B60R 25/00
G06T 1/00
G06K 9/00
H04Q 5/22

US Classification:

340 57, 340 582, 340 583, 340 581, 340 101, 382115, 382118

Abstract:

A vehicle screening system for screening vehicles and occupants for entrance to a secured facility is disclosed. The system can include a processor and an interface that communicates with the processor, wherein the interface displays identification information extracted from a vehicle occupant associated with a vehicle for processing by the processor. Additionally, a plurality of controls are associated with the interface and the processor, wherein the plurality of controls facilitates the handling and management of the information extracted from the vehicle occupant to either permit or deny the vehicle occupant and the vehicle entry to a secured facility through a security gate.

US Patent:

8620487, Dec 31, 2013

Filed:

Dec 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/639815

Inventors:

Edward L. Cochran - Minneapolis MN, US
Bruce W. Anderson - Andover MN, US
Thomas R. Markham - Fridley MN, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G07C 9/00

US Classification:

701 1, 340 52, 340 551, 340 552, 340 553, 340 554, 340 56, 340 58, 340 581, 340 582, 340 584, 340 585

Abstract:

A vehicle screening method and system. A vehicle occupant can be identified utilizing one or more biometric identifiers input by or obtained from the vehicle occupant via a biometric input device. A barcode can also be provided by the vehicle occupant from a scanned card or other structure upon which the barcode is maintained. Additionally, a unique identification number can be provided by the user in order to match the unique identification number against a database of identification numbers, thereby permitting the vehicle occupant to be remotely screened and verified for entry into a secure facility based on the biometric identifier(s), the barcode and the unique identification number.

US Patent:

20080167842, Jul 10, 2008

Filed:

Jan 4, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/649987

Inventors:

Edward L. Cochran - Minneapolis MN, US
Wendy K. Foslien - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/18
G06F 11/07

US Classification:

703 2, 714 49, 714E11024

Abstract:

A system and method for detecting and subsequently recognizing abnormal events. A variety of discrete process event data and continuous process data can be collected over an extended period and then incorporated into a principal component analysis (PCA). The PCA model describes the variability associated with characteristics of normal and abnormal operations. Information embedded in process alarms, operation actions and event journals can then be extracted in order to identify periods of normal and abnormal operations. Operator logs can be used to label each upset with a characteristic cause and/or recovery technique.

US Patent:

20080170758, Jul 17, 2008

Filed:

Feb 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/703369

Inventors:

Andrew H. Johnson - New Brighton MN, US
Bruce W. Anderson - Andover MN, US
Edward L. Cochran - Minneapolis MN, US
Thomas R. Markham - Fridley MN, US

International Classification:

G06K 9/40

US Classification:

382115

Abstract:

A method and system for selecting and allocating high confidence biometric data. A combination of presented identification information along with gathered biometric data are associated with an entity separated by a sensor trigger. For example, presenting a driver's license in addition to automated gathering and identification of face, iris, voice, or any other combination of biometrics can be implemented in the context of gathering and selecting biometric data. Such a method and system solves the problem of harvesting sensor data from disparate sources together to form a more strongly identified individual user profile with appropriate related identifying information.

US Patent:

20090080696, Mar 26, 2009

Filed:

Sep 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/903667

Inventors:

Edward L. Cochran - Minneapolis MN, US
Rand P. Whillock - North Oaks MN, US
Bruce W. Anderson - Andover MN, US

International Classification:

G06K 9/62
G01S 1/00

US Classification:

382103, 34235706

Abstract:

A “be on the look out” or BOLO device is an unsupervised device that can be deployed at a particular location to watch for a specific target or person. A camera produces scene images that the BOLO device analyzes to determine if they contain a pattern matching a target descriptor. If a matching pattern is found, then the BOLO device emits an alarm signal. The alarm signal can contain the BOLO device's location or identification. A location database can produce the device's location when given the device's identification. A target transmitter can supply new target descriptors to deployed BOLO devices.