Matthew Keith Anderson

US Patent:

6958746, Oct 25, 2005

Filed:

Apr 4, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/542973

Inventors:

Matthew O. Anderson - Idaho Falls ID, US
W. David Willis - Idaho Falls ID, US
Robert A. Kinoshita - Idaho Falls ID, US

Assignee:

Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC - Idaho Falls ID

International Classification:

G09G005/08
G09G005/00
G06F017/00
H04N013/02

US Classification:

345161, 345184, 715702, 348 48

Abstract:

The present invention provides a modular, flexible system for deploying multiple video perception technologies. The telepresence system of the present invention is capable of allowing an operator to control multiple mono and stereo video inputs in a hands-free manner. The raw data generated by the input devices is processed into a common zone structure that corresponds to the commands of the user, and the commands represented by the zone structure are transmitted to the appropriate device. This modularized approach permits input devices to be easily interfaced with various telepresence devices. Additionally, new input devices and telepresence devices are easily added to the system and are frequently interchangeable. The present invention also provides a modular configuration component that allows an operator to define a plurality of views each of which defines the telepresence devices to be controlled by a particular input device. The present invention provides a modular flexible system for providing telepresence for a wide range of applications.

US Patent:

7191061, Mar 13, 2007

Filed:

Apr 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/418667

Inventors:

Mark D. McKay - Idaho Falls ID, US
Matthew O. Anderson - Idaho Falls ID, US

Assignee:

Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC - Idaho Falls ID

International Classification:

G01C 21/00

US Classification:

701213, 701 23, 701 50, 701207

Abstract:

A vehicular guidance method involves providing a user interface using which data can be input to establish a contour for a vehicle to follow, the user interface further configured to receive information from a differential global positioning system (DGPS), determining cross track and offset data using information received from the DGPS, generating control values, using at least vehicular kinematics, the cross track, and the offset data, and providing an output to control steering of the vehicle, using the control values, in a direction to follow the established contour while attempting to minimize the cross track and the offset data.

US Patent:

7211980, May 1, 2007

Filed:

Jul 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/428743

Inventors:

David J. Bruemmer - Idaho Falls ID, US
Matthew O. Anderson - Idaho Falls ID, US

Assignee:

Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC - Idaho Falls ID

International Classification:

B64C 13/18

US Classification:

318587, 318580, 318567, 31856811, 700245, 700255

Abstract:

Robot platforms, methods, and computer media are disclosed. The robot platform includes perceptors, locomotors, and a system controller, which executes instructions for a robot to follow a target in its environment. The method includes receiving a target bearing and sensing whether the robot is blocked front. If the robot is blocked in front, then the robot's motion is adjusted to avoid the nearest obstacle in front. If the robot is not blocked in front, then the method senses whether the robot is blocked toward the target bearing and if so, sets the rotational direction opposite from the target bearing, and adjusts the rotational velocity and translational velocity. If the robot is not blocked toward the target bearing, then the rotational velocity is adjusted proportional to an angle of the target bearing and the translational velocity is adjusted proportional to a distance to the nearest obstacle in front.

US Patent:

20070271002, Nov 22, 2007

Filed:

May 22, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/419699

Inventors:

Reed L. Hoskinson - Rigbi ID, US
Matthew O. Anderson - Idaho Falls ID, US
Mark D. McKay - Idaho Falls ID, US
Kevin L. Kenney - Idaho Falls ID, US

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

700245

Abstract:

A control system for controlling and coordinating a plurality of moving machines includes a global coordinator; a first subsystem controlled by the global coordinator, the first subsystem including a plurality of automated moving machines, the machines including sensors and actuators, including actuators for automated guidance and movement; and a local control system, under guidance of the global coordinator coupled to the sensors and actuators of one of the machines and configured to control automated functions for the machine, including automated guidance and movement; and an intelligent communications system configured to allow communications between the first subsystem and the global coordinator or a second subsystem.

US Patent:

6035786, Mar 14, 2000

Filed:

Oct 22, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/956259

Inventors:

Mark D. McKay - Idaho Falls ID
Matthew O. Anderson - Idaho Falls ID
Todd A. Ferrante - Westerville OH
W. David Willis - Idaho Falls ID

Assignee:

Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC - Idaho Falls ID

International Classification:

B61B 1310

US Classification:

1041381

Abstract:

A pipe crawler tractor may comprise a half tractor assembly having a first base drive wheel, a second base drive wheel, and a top drive wheel. The drive wheels are mounted in spaced-apart relation so that the top drive wheel is positioned between the first and second base drive wheels. The mounting arrangement is also such that the first and second base drive wheels contact the inside surface of the pipe at respective first and second positions and so that the top drive wheel contacts the inside surface of the pipe at a third position, the third position being substantially diametrically opposed to the first and second positions. A control system connected to the half tractor assembly controls the rotation of the first base wheel, the second base wheel, and the top drive wheel to move the half tractor assembly within the pipe.

US Patent:

61481009, Nov 14, 2000

Filed:

Dec 22, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/996015

Inventors:

Matthew O. Anderson - Idaho Falls ID
Mark D. McKay - Idaho Falls ID

Assignee:

Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC - Idaho Falls ID

International Classification:

G06K 900

US Classification:

382153

Abstract:

A telepresence system includes a camera pair remotely controlled by a control module affixed to an operator. The camera pair provides for three dimensional viewing and the control module, affixed to the operator, affords hands-free operation of the camera pair. In one embodiment, the control module is affixed to the head of the operator and an initial position is established. A triangulating device is provided to track the head movement of the operator relative to the initial position. A processor module receives input from the triangulating device to determine where the operator has moved relative to the initial position and moves the camera pair in response thereto. The movement of the camera pair is predetermined by a software map having a plurality of operation zones. Each zone therein corresponds to unique camera movement parameters such as speed of movement. Speed parameters include constant speed, or increasing or decreasing.