Donald A Woodbridge

US Patent:

51824493, Jan 26, 1993

Filed:

Feb 26, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/660258

Inventors:

Allan H. Johnson - Derby KS
Donald A. Woodbridge - San Ramon CA

Assignee:

The Boeing Corporation - Seattle WA

International Classification:

H01J 516

US Classification:

25022714

Abstract:

A sensor system for a structure includes at least one laser diode or LED light source coupled to a bundle of optical fibers, optical sensors integral with the structure and coupled to optical fibers wherein the sensors are adapted for modulating the intensity, frequency and phase of the optical signals in response to strain, temperature, pressure or another stimulus, a CCD video camera for collecting the modulated optical signals from optical fibers which are formed into a bundle representing a distinct structural area, and either a video monitor for visually evaluating the sensor data or a digital computer for image processing of the data.

US Patent:

58324402, Nov 3, 1998

Filed:

Nov 6, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/968903

Inventors:

Donald A. Woodbridge - Austin TX
Erik Ruiz - Cedar Park TX

Assignee:

DACE Technology - Austin TX

International Classification:

G10L 906
B63H 2500

US Classification:

704275

Abstract:

A device for controlling the speed and direction of a watercraft using voice commands. The device includes a voice recognition computer, which recognizes spoken commands, and a motor control computer which causes the speed and steering direction of the watercraft to change in response to the spoken commands. A remote control beltpack unit with a radio or infrared link allows free movement of the operator while controlling the watercraft.