Ricky A Houghton

US Patent:

20090185617, Jul 23, 2009

Filed:

Jan 15, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/321047

Inventors:

Ricky A. Houghton - Wexford PA, US
Richard P. Lizotte - Hudson NH, US

International Classification:

H04N 11/02

US Classification:

37524001

Abstract:

A method for adapting use of a wireless link, such as a radio link, between a remotely controlled device and an operator control unit, and a remotely controlled device configured to perform the method, the method aimed at providing for more advantageous use of the wireless link in providing video to the operator control unit. In case of a radio link, a video-transmitting radio unit of the remotely controlled device provides a digital video feed over the radio link to a video-receiving radio unit of the operator control unit, and in so doing the remotely controlled device adapts the resolution and/or frames per unit time of the video feed based solely on measurements made by the remotely controlled device, measurements indicative of the quality of the radio link.

US Patent:

20100074625, Mar 25, 2010

Filed:

Aug 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/584067

Inventors:

John C. Northcott - Seven Fields PA, US
James M. Helms - Fort Myers FL, US
Ricky A. Houghton - Wexford PA, US
Chris Wieland - Loveland CO, US
Xiaolu Chen - Cranberry Township PA, US
James A. Retter - Butler PA, US

International Classification:

H04B 10/00
G10L 19/00

US Classification:

398130, 704201, 704E19001

Abstract:

A communication system for communicating spoken speech, based on switching on and off a visible or infrared light source in a pattern corresponding to the spoken speech. The communication system provides for rapid retransmission/rebroadcast of messages received from other communication systems, to allow communication over a longer range than would otherwise be possible, or between two points not along a line of sight. The system may include a light source also used (at the same time) for providing illumination, such as a light source that is part of a lightbar mounted on a vehicle.

US Patent:

20190244421, Aug 8, 2019

Filed:

Apr 16, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/385168

Inventors:

Ricky Alan Houghton - Wexford PA, US
Thomas Galluzzo - Gibsonia PA, US
Vladimir Altman - Pittsburgh PA, US

Assignee:

IAM Robotics, LLC - Sewickley PA

International Classification:

G06T 17/10
G06T 7/66
G06Q 10/08
G06T 17/00
H04N 13/243

Abstract:

Managing supply chain inventory is accomplished by measuring the dimensions and the weight of a product. A plurality of images of the product is obtained. The shape of the outer surface of the product is determined. The center of gravity of the product can be calculated. A product model that includes a three dimensional representation of the shape of a configuration of the product and optionally the center of gravity of the product is generated. The product model is stored in memory for future use.

US Patent:

20150332213, Nov 19, 2015

Filed:

Jul 24, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/808235

Inventors:

Thomas Galluzzo - Allison Park PA, US
Vladimir Altman - Pittsburgh PA, US
Ricky Houghton - Wexford PA, US

Assignee:

IAM Robotics, LLC - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

G06Q 10/08
B25J 11/00
B25J 15/06
B25J 9/16
B25J 15/00
G05D 1/00
B25J 9/00

Abstract:

A method and system for piece-picking or piece put-away within a logistics facility. The system includes a central server and at least one mobile manipulation robot. The central server is configured to communicate with the robots to send and receive piece-picking data which includes a unique identification for each piece to be picked, a location within the logistics facility of the pieces to be picked, and a route for the robot to take within the logistics facility. The robots can then autonomously navigate and position themselves within the logistics facility by recognition of landmarks by at least one of a plurality of sensors. The sensors also provide signals related to detection, identification, and location of a piece to be picked or put-away, and processors on the robots analyze the sensor information to generate movements of a unique articulated arm and end effector on the robot to pick or put-away the piece.