Randolph G Hartman

US Patent:

6826476, Nov 30, 2004

Filed:

Nov 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/286118

Inventors:

Mark A. Ahlbrecht - Champlin MN
Randolph G. Hartman - Plymouth MN

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G01C 2126

US Classification:

701213, 701214, 701215, 34235702, 34235706

Abstract:

An arrangement and appertaining method utilizing the arrangement provides a cost effective way to implement an accurate and cost effective satellite positioning differential augmentation system. This hybrid system integrates a network of Ground Based Augmentation Systems (GBAS) with a Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS), permitting the high integrity features of the GBAS to be utilized with the much broader coverage area of the SBAS system without requiring significant expenditures that would be required for upgrading either of the systems independently.

US Patent:

6860023, Mar 1, 2005

Filed:

Dec 1, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/724974

Inventors:

Mark T. Manfred - Edina MA, US
Randolph G. Hartman - Plymouth MN, US
James E. Lenz - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Kevin D. Vanderwerf - Oro Valley AZ, US
Lawrence C. Vallot - Shoreview MN, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G01C017/38

US Classification:

33356, 33351, 324244, 701207

Abstract:

A method for characterizing distortions in the earth's magnetic field caused by a vehicle having a magnetometer affixed therein is described. The method includes repeatedly measuring the distorted magnetic field utilizing the magnetometer and obtaining a three-dimensional orientation of the vehicle axes with respect to the earth at a time of each magnetometer measurement. The method also includes receiving undistorted earth magnetic field data for the vicinity of the vehicle relative to the earth at the time of each magnetometer measurement and characterizing distortions caused by one or more of the vehicle and magnetometer errors utilizing the magnetic field measurements, the orientations of the vehicle, and the undistorted earth magnetic field data.

US Patent:

7778111, Aug 17, 2010

Filed:

Mar 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/051740

Inventors:

Wesley J. Hawkinson - Chanhassen MN, US
Kevin Sweeney - Minneapolis MN, US
Randolph G. Hartman - Plymouth MN, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G01S 15/88

US Classification:

367 89, 367131

Abstract:

A method for navigating underwater is disclosed. The method uses a navigation system to project a first velocity measurement along one or more signal beams having a second velocity measurement, where the second velocity measurement is related to at least one of the one or more signal beams. The method determines a position and location of an object associated with the navigation system based on a prediction of at least the second velocity measurement, and the navigation system is adjusted to perform within a prescribed measurement range based on a covariance of the first and second velocity measurements. The performance adjustments made in determining the position and location of the object are operable independent of the navigation system maintaining each of the signal beams due to one or more external environmental conditions.

US Patent:

7852463, Dec 14, 2010

Filed:

Aug 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/837868

Inventors:

Randolph G. Hartman - Plymouth MN, US
Michael R. Elgersma - Plymouth MN, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G01C 3/08

US Classification:

356 501, 356 51, 356 515

Abstract:

A range measurement device is disclosed. The device comprises a flash laser radar configured to produce a first laser pulse at a first time. The device receives, at a second time, reflections of the first laser pulse from at least one object within a 360 degree field of view. The device further comprises a timing electronics module, an image sensor in communication with the timing electronics module, a mirror element coupled between the image sensor and the laser radar, and a lens. The mirror element includes a first reflector configured to disperse the reflections of the first laser pulse within at least a portion of the 360 degree field of view and a second reflector configured to collect returning reflections of the first laser pulse from the at least one object into the image sensor. The lens is configured to focus the returning reflections onto the image sensor.

US Patent:

7948403, May 24, 2011

Filed:

Dec 4, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/950266

Inventors:

Randolph G. Hartman - Plymouth MN, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

B64F 1/18
G08G 5/00

US Classification:

340952, 701 4, 701 16

Abstract:

An apparatus for aligning an aircraft with an area on the ground is provided. The apparatus includes an aircraft having an on-board landing system, the on-board landing system configured to record an image of an area on the ground. The apparatus also includes a location marker on the area of the ground, and a stored image showing at least a portion of the area of the recorded image. The on-board landing system is configured to obtain information from the location marker and use the information to align the recorded image with the stored image.

US Patent:

8174562, May 8, 2012

Filed:

Nov 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/938068

Inventors:

Randolph G. Hartman - Plymouth MN, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

H04N 13/00
H04N 5/14
H04N 7/00
G06K 9/00

US Classification:

348 42, 348 26, 348 36, 382154

Abstract:

A stereo camera comprises at least one image sensor; a first surface configured to direct a first view of an area to the at least one image sensor, the first view comprising an approximately 360 degree view of the area; and a second surface configured to direct a second view of the area to the at least one image sensor, the second view comprising an approximately 360 degree view of the area; wherein the at least one image sensor is configured to capture the first and second views in at least one image.

US Patent:

8334893, Dec 18, 2012

Filed:

Nov 7, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/267139

Inventors:

Randolph G. Hartman - Plymouth MN, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

H04N 13/02

US Classification:

348 46, 348 47, 348 48, 348 49, 348 50

Abstract:

A method for combining range information with an optical image is provided. The method includes capturing a first optical image of a scene with an optical camera, wherein the first optical image comprising a plurality of pixels. Additionally, range information of the scene is captured with a ranging device. Range values are then determined for at least a portion of the plurality of pixels of the first optical image based on the range information. The range values and the optical image are combined to produce a 3-dimensional (3D) point cloud. A second optical image of the scene from a different perspective than the first optical image is produced based on the 3D point cloud.

US Patent:

8397181, Mar 12, 2013

Filed:

Nov 17, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/272395

Inventors:

Randolph G. Hartman - Plymouth MN, US
Duke Buster - Albuquerque NM, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G06F 3/048

US Classification:

715848, 345156, 345 8, 345419, 348239

Abstract:

A method for marking a position of a real world object on a see-through display is provided. The method includes capturing an image of a real world object with an imaging device. A viewing angle and a distance to the object are determined. A real world position of the object is calculated based on the viewing angle to the object and the distance to the object. A location on the see-through display that corresponds to the real world position of the object is determined. A mark is then displayed on the see-through display at the location that corresponds to the real world object.