Matthew W 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:

7122751, Oct 17, 2006

Filed:

Jun 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/879439

Inventors:

Ladd Anderson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Matthew L. Anderson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Tyson C. Anderson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Enoch J. Blatnick - Salt Lake City UT, US
Brian J. Foley - Salt Lake City UT, US

Assignee:

Cobalt Flux - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

H01H 35/36

US Classification:

200 85R, 200 5 A, 482 38, 463 4

Abstract:

A platform of the type holding a plurality of normally-open electric switches in position for activation of a selected individual switch by application of a force in a direction normal to a surface of the switch by a portion of a human body. An exemplary platform according to the invention forms a dance platform on which a user steps to activate switches in accordance with instructions viewed on a video display device. A joining structure may by used to hold two platforms in a side-by-side competition arrangement. A security vault may be affixed to structure associated with platform to resist theft of a commercially available game controller adapted to operate the video display and to receive switch input from a platform. Certain aspects of the invention include one or more, typically inert, practice platforms structured to represent the user interface surface of an activatable platform. A method for using a system of active and inert platforms is also disclosed.

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:

7606766, Oct 20, 2009

Filed:

Dec 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/643722

Inventors:

Matthew V. Anderson - Murray UT, US
Greg A. Laufer - Park City UT, US
Jeffrey R. Dye - Park City UT, US

Assignee:

American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 40, 705 36, 705 38, 700 99

Abstract:

A method of operating a computer system includes storing attributes of a buying organization, vendors, invoices and/or line-item details from invoices in one or more databases. Rules are established for selecting settlement options for the invoices. The rules are applied such that the computer system selects a first one of the settlement options to settle a first one of the invoices rendered by one of the vendors, and the computer system selects a second one of the settlement options to settle a second one of the invoices rendered by that vendor.

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:

20100313146, Dec 9, 2010

Filed:

Jun 8, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/480459

Inventors:

Curtis W. Nielsen - Rexburg ID, US
Matthew O. Anderson - Idaho Falls ID, US
Mark D. McKay - Idaho Falls ID, US
Derek C. Wadsworth - Rexburg ID, US
Jodie R. Boyce - Rigby ID, US
Ryan C. Hruska - Idaho Falls ID, US
John A. Koudelka - Idaho Falls ID, US
Jonathon Whetten - Provo UT, US
David J. Bruemmer - Idaho Falls ID, US

Assignee:

BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC - Idaho Falls ID

International Classification:

G06F 3/048

US Classification:

715757

Abstract:

Systems and methods relating to an augmented virtuality system are disclosed. A method of operating an augmented virtuality system may comprise displaying imagery of a real-world environment in an operating picture. The method may further include displaying a plurality of virtual icons in the operating picture representing at least some assets of a plurality of assets positioned in the real-world environment. Additionally, the method may include displaying at least one virtual item in the operating picture representing data sensed by one or more of the assets of the plurality of assets and remotely controlling at least one asset of the plurality of assets by interacting with a virtual icon associated with the at least one asset.

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.