Brian Joseph Ballard

US Patent:

8256715, Sep 4, 2012

Filed:

Nov 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/621257

Inventors:

Brian Adams Ballard - Herndon VA, US
Robert Daniel Kluesener - Arlington VA, US
Zenovy Stephan Wowczuk - Alexandria VA, US
Alexander Cobb Watson - Severn MD, US

Assignee:

MAVG, LLC - Vicksburg MI

International Classification:

B64C 1/00

US Classification:

2441231, 2441235

Abstract:

Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which relate to providing wing designs with payload integration capabilities on existing modularly assembled unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Exemplary embodiments of the present invention present a novel technique of adding payloads to existing UAVs while improving flight performance over existing techniques by maintaining a similar overall weight with improved aerodynamic properties. The technique includes using a reinforced foam core center wing with a fiberglass epoxy skin. A lightweight payload canopy cover integrates onto the center wing as an agnostic enclosure for payloads. The payload canopy cover may contain venting holes for the cooling of electronic payloads. The systems may also include common devices such as antennas, GPS, and batteries for use with a wide range of payloads.

US Patent:

20120176269, Jul 12, 2012

Filed:

Jun 19, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/488009

Inventors:

James Jerome Holton - Alexandria VA, US
Brian A. Ballard - Herndon VA, US
Robert D. Kluesener - Arlington VA, US

Assignee:

ARES SYSTEMS GROUP, LLC - Great Falls VA

International Classification:

G01S 7/38

US Classification:

342169

Abstract:

Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which relate to reproducing and testing a simulation of electromagnetic propagation of multiple Radio Frequency (RF) jammers in an environment to determine the effectiveness of the jammer configuration. In some configurations, a multi-jammer simulator renders the electromagnetic propagation of a multiple jammer scenario, including multiple RF jammers onboard vehicles traveling through the environment, and records a multi-waveform output of the multiple jammer scenario to a recordable medium. A multi-waveform generator reads the multi-waveform output from the recordable medium and physically reproduces a plurality of waveforms consistent with the multi-waveform output. The plurality of waveforms is substantially similar to a physical reproduction of the multiple jammer scenario. An RF receiver, placed within a range of effectiveness of the multi-waveform generator, attempts to receive a signal from an RF transmitter during reproduction of the multi-waveform output. Results are recorded in the form of successes and failures associated with the attempts and compared with results from the simulation.

US Patent:

20130201215, Aug 8, 2013

Filed:

Feb 3, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/366005

Inventors:

John A. MARTELLARO - Arlington VA, US
Jeffrey E. JENKINS - Clarksburg MD, US
Brian A. BALLARD - Herndon VA, US

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

345633

Abstract:

An augmented reality system and method that allows a user to access, and more particularly, install and subsequently have access to an application on an augmented reality mobile device. The system and method enhances the augmented reality experience by minimizing or eliminating user interaction in the process of initiating the installation of the application. This is achieved, at least in part, through the use of a passively activated application program. It is passively activated in that it effects the application installation based on signals received and processed by the augmented reality mobile device, where the signals reflect the surrounding environment in which the augmented reality mobile device is operating. No direct interaction by the user of the augmented reality mobile device is required to initiate the installation of the application.

US Patent:

20140035951, Feb 6, 2014

Filed:

Aug 3, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/566573

Inventors:

John A. Martellaro - Arlington VA, US
Brian Ballard - Herndon VA, US

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

345633

Abstract:

A method and a system involve the insertion of digital data into a number of video frames of a video stream, such that the video frames contain both video content and the inserted digital data. The video, including the inserted digital data is then visually conveyed to and received by an augmented reality device without the use of a network connection. In the augmented reality device, the digital data is detected, processed and used to provide computer-generated data and/or information. The computer-generated data and/or information is then presented on a display associated with the augmented reality device or otherwise reproduced through the augmented reality device, where the computer-generated data and/or information supplements the video content so as to enhance the viewing experience of the augmented reality device user.

US Patent:

20160098579, Apr 7, 2016

Filed:

Dec 11, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/966066

Inventors:

Brian Adams Ballard - Herndon VA, US
Wonjae Kim - Arlington VA, US
Jeffrey Edward Jenkins - Clarksburg MD, US
Todd Richard Reily - Stoneham MA, US

Assignee:

APX Labs, Inc. - Herndon VA

International Classification:

G06F 21/71
H04W 12/08
G06F 3/0484
G06F 3/0482
G06F 3/01
G06F 3/0481

Abstract:

Systems and methods allow a user to interact with an augmented reality device. In one implementation, a lockable, wearable device is provided. The wearable device comprises a display; at least one sensor configured to provide an output indicative of a viewing direction of a user; and at least one processing device. The at least one processing device is configured to track a pattern of the viewing direction of the user; and unlock the lockable, wearable device to provide the user with access to information on the display of the device when the tracked pattern of movement matches a predetermined pattern of movement.

US Patent:

20150153571, Jun 4, 2015

Filed:

Dec 1, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/556607

Inventors:

Brian Adams Ballard - Herndon VA, US
James Leighton Athey - Washington DC, US
Wonjae Kim - Arlington VA, US
Jeffrey Edward Jenkins - Clarskburg MD, US
Edward Robert English - Falls Church VA, US
Todd Richard Reily - Stoneham MA, US
Michael Anthony Sciscenti - Ashburn VA, US

Assignee:

APX Labs, LLC - Herndon VA

International Classification:

G02B 27/01
G06F 3/0484

Abstract:

Systems and methods allow a user to interact with an augmented reality device. In one implementation, a wearable device for providing task-based instructions to a user includes a display; a network interface; a data input device configured to capture information relating to progress of a task; and at least one processing device. The at least one processing device is configured to provide to a server system, via the network interface, the captured information relating to progress of the task; receive from the server system, via the network interface, information relating to a next step in the task; and cause the information relating to the next step in the task to be shown on the display.

US Patent:

20150153826, Jun 4, 2015

Filed:

Dec 1, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/556639

Inventors:

Brian Adams Ballard - Herndon VA, US
James Leighton Athey - Washington DC, US
Wonjae Kim - Arlington VA, US
Jeffrey Edward Jenkins - Clarksburg MD, US
Edward Robert English - Falls Church VA, US
Todd Richard Reily - Stoneham MA, US
Harold Ronald Villanueva Tagunicar - Falls Church VA, US
Michael Anthony Sciscenti - Ashburn VA, US

Assignee:

APX Labs, LLC - Herndon VA

International Classification:

G06F 3/01
G06F 3/0482
G06F 3/0484
G02B 27/01
G06T 19/00

Abstract:

Systems and methods allow a user to interact with an augmented reality device. In one implementation, a wearable device for providing a virtual menu to a user includes a display; at least one sensor configured to provide an output indicative of an orientation of a head of the user; and at least one processing device. The at least one processing device is configured to monitor an orientation of the head of the user based on the output of the at least one sensor; determine based on the monitored orientation of the head whether the user is looking upward or downward with respect to a predetermined horizontal threshold; and cause the virtual menu to be shown on the display if the user is determined to be looking upward or downward with respect to the predetermined horizontal threshold.

US Patent:

20150153913, Jun 4, 2015

Filed:

Dec 1, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/556622

Inventors:

Brian Adams Ballard - Herndon VA, US
James Leighton Athey - Washington DC, US
Jeffrey Edward Jenkins - Clarksburg MD, US
Todd Richard Reily - Stoneham MA, US
Harold Ronald Villanueva Tagunicar - Falls Church VA, US
Michael Anthony Sciscenti - Ashburn VA, US

Assignee:

APX LABS, LLC - Herndon VA

International Classification:

G06F 3/0482
G02B 27/01
G06F 3/01
G06F 3/16

Abstract:

Systems and methods allow a user to interact with an augmented reality device. In one implementation, a wearable device for providing a virtual menu to a user includes a display; at least one sensor configured to provide an output indicative of a viewing direction the user; and at least one processing device. The at least one processing device is configured to cause a virtual menu to be shown on the display; monitor a viewing direction of the user based on the output of the at least one sensor; determine, based on the monitored viewing direction, whether the user is looking in a direction of a selectable element of the virtual menu; determine an amount of time that the user looks in the direction of the selectable element; and cause at least one action associated with the selectable element if the amount of time exceeds a predetermined dwell time threshold.