Jon L Vavrus

US Patent:

7783417, Aug 24, 2010

Filed:

Mar 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/684301

Inventors:

Jon Vavrus - Claremont CA, US

Assignee:

Mitac International Corporation - Kuei San Hsiang, Taoyuan

International Classification:

G01C 21/00

US Classification:

701200, 701201, 701213

Abstract:

Apparatus, methods, processors and computer readable media for determining a suggested route having an estimated minimum fuel usage for a vehicle based on a estimated fuel efficiency for the vehicle for different speeds of the vehicle and based on estimated speeds for the route. The estimated fuel efficiency for the vehicle is based on aggregated data for the vehicle. Alternatively, the estimated fuel efficiency is based on actual data for the vehicle. In some embodiments, suggested routes are constrained by user route preferences, and real-time route information. Alternatively or additionally, the estimated fuel usage is based on actual driver behavior data.

US Patent:

8290703, Oct 16, 2012

Filed:

Jan 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/016982

Inventors:

Jon L. Vavrus - Claremont CA, US
Brant Miller Clark - Mt. Baldy CA, US

Assignee:

Mitac International Corporation - Kuei San Hsiang, Taoyuan

International Classification:

G01C 21/00
G01C 21/34
G08G 1/123

US Classification:

701434, 701416, 701417, 701433, 701445, 701448

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for identifying access points using a positioning device and a map having a plurality of segments; determining that the positioning device is near a first location; detecting that the positioning device is off-route at a second location; and storing the second location as a first access point associated with the first location on the map.

US Patent:

8498808, Jul 30, 2013

Filed:

Jan 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/016949

Inventors:

Jon L. Vavrus - Claremont CA, US
Brant Miller Clark - Mt. Baldy CA, US

Assignee:

Mitac International Corp. - Kuei-Shan Hsiang, Tao-Yuan Hsien

International Classification:

G01C 21/00
G08G 1/123

US Classification:

701417, 701408, 701409, 701410, 701411, 701412, 701428, 701466, 701468, 701519, 701532

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for routing using a positioning device and a map having a plurality of segments; generating a first route from a first location to a second location; generating signals to provide directions along the first route using positioning information from the positioning device; detecting that the positioning device is off-route at a third location, the third location being adjacent to the first route; generating a second route by tracking the position of the positioning device from the third location to to a fourth location, and, in some cases, storing the second route for use in route generation.

US Patent:

20050174286, Aug 11, 2005

Filed:

Feb 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/774519

Inventors:

Anatole Lokshin - Claremont CA, US
Jon Vavrus - Claremont CA, US

International Classification:

G01S005/14

US Classification:

342357120

Abstract:

A method of and computer system for assisting GPS position determination is described. Ephemeris and updated almanac information for a GPS satellite is received over a datalink. Based on the received updated almanac information and GPS parity algorithms, data bits of the GPS signal are reconstructed. Based on the current time, the reconstructed data bits are synchronized with the time of reception of a GPS signal from a satellite currently in view. The reconstructed data bits are subtracted from the received GPS signal at the synchronized time. A coherent integration of the received GPS signal over the time period corresponding to the reconstructed data bits is performed to obtain a GPS pseudo-range measurement. The GPS receiver position is determined using the generated, synchronized pseudo-range measurement and the ephemeris information received over the datalink.

US Patent:

20090187341, Jul 23, 2009

Filed:

Jan 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/016980

Inventors:

Jon L. Vavrus - Claremont CA, US
Brant M. Clark - Mt. Baldy CA, US

Assignee:

MAGELLAN NAVIGATION, INC. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

G01C 21/34

US Classification:

701210, 701209, 701211

Abstract:

A method for searching for parking for a vehicle using a positioning device and a map having a plurality of segments; determining that the vehicle is near a first location; generating a first route comprising segments from the plurality of segments, prioritizing segments closer to the first location and avoiding use of segments more than once in the first route; generating signals to direct the vehicle along the route using positioning information from the positioning device; and determining that the vehicle is parked.

US Patent:

20140348367, Nov 27, 2014

Filed:

Mar 18, 2014

Appl. No.:

13/999759

Inventors:

Jon L. Vavrus - Claremont CA, US
Stig M. Pedersen - Los Angeles CA, US
Lawrence Weill - Seal Beach CA, US

International Classification:

H04R 1/10
H04R 1/44

US Classification:

381334

Abstract:

A system for monitoring and directing athletic or other physical activities is disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a headset worn by an athlete includes one or more sensors, a microprocessor, a non-volatile memory and a communication link. The athlete's headset receives and transmits signals to a coach while the athlete is performing an activity. In this embodiment, the present invention provides coordinated audio streams to the athlete during his/her activity and training. In one implementation, the system coordinates audio for entertainment (such as music), audio expression of real-time performance information (such as count of laps, heart rate, etc.), optional pre-planned activity instructions and interrupt audio such as a coach's advice/instruction, or cell phone messages. In this implementation, the system records the output of the performance sensors for later analysis and allows for real-time display of the data for the coach. In one implementation, the system includes a underwater communication link for communication with a swimmer while in the water.