Structure defect detection using machine learning algorithms

YJ Cha, W Choi - US Patent 11,144,814, 2021 - Google Patents
Abstract Structure defect detection is performed using computer-implemented arrangements
employing machine learning algorithms in the form of neural networks. In one arrangement …

Autonomous pavement condition assessment

MR Jahanshahi, FJ Karimi, SF Masri… - US Patent …, 2015 - Google Patents
An autonomous pavement assessment system may receive depth data indicative of the
depth of pixels that collectively comprise multiple defective areas of pavement. For each …

Wireless-enabled kiosk for recycling consumer devices

J Silva, J Ploetner, MV Bowles, JA Beane… - US Patent …, 2019 - Google Patents
Wireless-enabled kiosk systems and associated methods for recycling and performing other
processes with mobile phones and other electronic devices are described herein. In various …

Methods and systems for evaluating and recycling electronic devices

MV Bowles, R Erman, JA Beane - US Patent 10,860,990, 2020 - Google Patents
Hardware and software application systems and associated methods for obtaining
information from, evaluating, and pricing mobile phones, tablet computers, laptop …

Application for device evaluation and other processes associated with device recycling

MV Bowles, R Erman, J Hammes, J Ploetner… - US Patent …, 2019 - Google Patents
Software application systems and associated methods for recycling, purchasing, and/or
performing other processes with mobile phones, tablet computers, laptop computers, and/or …

Wear part monitoring

EL Bewley, N Cowgill, JE Blomberg - US Patent 9,670,649, 2017 - Google Patents
4,709,265 4,809,794 4,818,990 4,845,763 4,932,145 5,144,762 5,555,652 5,701, 179
5,743,031 5,824.965 5,850,341 5,871,391 5,926,558 6,032,390 6,360,850 6,363,173 …

Systems and methods for recycling consumer electronic devices

MV Bowles - US Patent 11,080,672, 2021 - Google Patents
Abstract Systems and associated methods for recycling and performing other processes with
consumer electronic devices are described herein. In various embodiments, the present …

Methods and systems for detecting cracks in electronic devices

B Forutanpour, J Ploetner - US Patent 10,127,647, 2018 - Google Patents
Abstract Systems and methods for detecting cracks in an electronic device are disclosed. In
one embodiment, the method includes receiving an image of a front side of a mobile device …

Maintaining sets of cable components used for wired analysis, charging, or other interaction with portable electronic devices

JA Snook, R Segil - US Patent 10,401,411, 2019 - Google Patents
A machine for processing electronic devices in accordance with a particular embodiment of
the present technology includes a cable system at least partially disposed within a housing …

System for electrically testing mobile devices at a consumer-operated kiosk, and associated devices and methods

L Hunt, JA Snook, R Segil, P Doppalapudi… - US Patent …, 2019 - Google Patents
A system for recycling a mobile device. A system configured in accordance with one
embodiment of the present technology includes an electrical connector and testing …