Michael James Krenz from 12847 Huntsboro Ln, The Ledges, IL 61073, age 57, Phone: 8159570717

Machinist

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Location:

Milwaukee, WI

Work:

Power Test Inc.
Machinist

Michael Krenz

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Michael Krenz

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Location:

Rockford, Illinois Area

Industry:

Airlines/Aviation

Project Manager At Skyline Developement Corp.

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Location:

Greater Milwaukee Area

Industry:

Construction

Michael Krenz

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Michael Krenz

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Us Patents

Large Error To Desired Path Correction Indicator
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US Patent:

7508322, Mar 24, 2009
Filed:

Mar 3, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/368075
Inventors:

Michael J. Krenz - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Arlen E. Breiholz - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Matthew J. Carrico - Mount Vernon IA, US
Kenneth W. Mc Elreath - Mount Vernon IA, US
Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA
International Classification:

G01C 21/00
US Classification:

340976, 340971, 340979, 340972, 340975, 701302, 701 16
Abstract:

A current path display indicator for a display device of a vehicle. The current path display indicator includes a flight path indicator (FPI) and a visual cue associated with the FPI to indicate relative direction from the vehicle's current path to a desired path. The visual cue may be embodied in possibly a number of different ways. For example, it may be embodied as an arrow extending from a circular portion of the FPI; a highlighted segment superimposed on the circular portion of the FPI; a triangle extending from the circular portion; or, a pie-shaped marker contained within the circular portion.

Avionics System For Providing Commands Based On Aircraft State
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US Patent:

7606715, Oct 20, 2009
Filed:

May 25, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/440510
Inventors:

Michael J. Krenz - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA
International Classification:

G10L 21/00
US Classification:

704275
Abstract:

An avionics system includes a dynamic grammar definition subsystem configured to receive and analyze dynamic, current aircraft state data and provide an enhanced set of recognizable current grammar data based on the aircraft state data. A voice recognition subsystem is configured to receive the current grammar data from the dynamic grammar definition subsystem and utilize the current grammar data to provide commands in response to a user's voice input based on the aircraft's dynamic, current state.

Aircraft Capability And Hazard Zone Interface And Method
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US Patent:

7689324, Mar 30, 2010
Filed:

Jun 21, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/873362
Inventors:

Michael J. Krenz - Cedar Rapids IA, US
David J. Weiler - Marion IA, US
Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA
International Classification:

G05D 1/00
G06F 17/00
G06G 7/78
B64C 13/00
G08B 21/00
G01C 21/00
US Classification:

701 1, 701 14, 701300, 244175, 340945, 340963, 340974
Abstract:

A vehicle operator interface is disclosed. The vehicle operator interface comprises a visual display device. A first indicator which is representative of a vehicle energy target, a second indicator representative of a vehicle energy vector and a third indicator representative of a vehicle capability zone are on the display.

Magnified Display Of Head Down Information At Optical Infinity
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US Patent:

7696955, Apr 13, 2010
Filed:

Feb 17, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/357327
Inventors:

Michael J. Krenz - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Sarah Barber - Robins IA, US
Kirschen A. Seah - Robins IA, US
Maureen A. Lehman - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Pamela K. Hahn - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA
International Classification:

G09G 5/00
US Classification:

345 7, 359630
Abstract:

An information magnification system for providing enhanced display information for a display system for a vehicle. The display system is of a type that includes a first display and a second display. The information magnification system includes a user interface for providing the capability for a user to select a magnification zone of interest on the first display of the vehicle. An information magnification electronics subsystem is associated with the user interface and with the first and second displays to enable the selected magnification zone to be presented on the second display appearing to be behind the physical surface of the second display at a selected distance, thus providing the capability for the user to maintain a far field of focus.

Graphical Selection Of Objects
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US Patent:

7913188, Mar 22, 2011
Filed:

Apr 9, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/784652
Inventors:

Michael J. Krenz - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Pamela K. Hahn - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA
International Classification:

G06F 3/048
G06F 3/00
G06F 3/033
G08G 1/123
US Classification:

715834, 715846, 715845, 715700, 715764, 345184, 340990, 34099516
Abstract:

The present invention is directed to the graphical selection of objects. A selection indicator, one or more object indicators, and a position indicator are presented on a display. The selection indicator may be manipulated to indicate object indicators by rotating the selection indicator until an object indicators is within the area of the selection indicator and to select an object indicator which has been indicated. The selection indicator may be rotated so a portion overlaps with the location occupied by a portion prior to rotation. A menu indicator is also presented on the display. The menu indicator comprises a selector icon and a list of representations of the object indicators indicated by selection indicator. The selector icon may be manipulated to indicate a single representation of an object indicator and to select the object indicator represented by the representation of the indicated object indicator.

Head Worn Head Up Display System
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US Patent:

7928927, Apr 19, 2011
Filed:

Mar 17, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/077299
Inventors:

Michael J. Krenz - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Charles B. Dirks - Swisher IA, US
Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA
International Classification:

G09G 3/02
US Classification:

345 8, 345 7, 345 9, 345633
Abstract:

A head worn head up display (HUD) system providing an enhanced head down view in an environment including a head worn device including a vision tracking device and a dynamic head down display. The head worn HUD system includes a computational platform for receiving vision tracking device signals from a vision tracking device of a head worn device and for generating head down display signals associated with a dynamic head down display. The computational platform processes and utilizes the vision tracking device signals and the generated head down display signals to provide output signals to the head worn device for output by the head worn device as superimposed visual steering cues to the operator.

Angle Of Attack Automated Flight Control System Vertical Control Function
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US Patent:

7959111, Jun 14, 2011
Filed:

Mar 29, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/729729
Inventors:

Charles Bradford Dirks - Swisher IA, US
Michael James Krenz - Cedar Rapids IA, US
John Evan Van Rheenen - Marion IA, US
Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA
International Classification:

G05D 1/08
US Classification:

244181, 244183, 244188
Abstract:

The present invention is directed to an AOA (angle of attack) vertical control function for an AFCS (automated flight control system) for an aircraft. The AOA vertical control function of the AFCS causes the aircraft to climb or descend while maintaining the aircraft at a constant AOA. The AFCS may maintain the constant AOA despite changing air data parameters by increasing or decreasing the thrust of the aircraft, the pitch angle of the aircraft, or the angle of incidence of the aircraft wing. By utilizing AOA, an aircraft can be safely directed to automatically climb or descend to any altitude the aircraft is capable of reaching without the risk of stall (unlike Vertical Speed Mode) or the irritation of the FLCH (Flight Level Change) Mode erratic climb.

Methods And Devices Of An Aircraft Taxi Navigation System
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US Patent:

7974773, Jul 5, 2011
Filed:

Jun 21, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/820950
Inventors:

Michael J. Krenz - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Pamela K. Hahn - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Bryan C. Schultz - Marion IA, US
Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA
International Classification:

G06F 19/00
G06G 7/70
G06G 7/76
G08B 21/00
B64F 1/20
G08G 5/00
G01C 21/00
G01C 23/00
US Classification:

701120, 340945, 340951, 340971, 340980
Abstract:

A system for providing taxi navigation information to a pilot of an aircraft is comprised of a navigation system; a taxi navigation module consisting of, in part, a processor and database; and an indicating system consisting of, in part, a tactical display unit system (e. g. , a primary flight director (“PFD”), and head-up display (“HUD”) of an aircraft. A navigation system may provide aircraft position data of the aircraft while it is on the ground. A processor receives the aircraft position data, retrieves taxi navigation symbology based upon the aircraft position data from a taxi navigation database, and provides this data to the indicating system. The indicating system generates the display of taxi navigation information on a display unit which, in turn, provides the pilot with an egocentric view of airport signage using colored aviation signage symbology.