PERRY CHARLES STEGER
Pilots at Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX
License number
Texas A4455552
Issued Date
Jul 2016
Expiration Date
Jul 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
1230 S Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626
Professional information
Measurement System Including A Programmable Hardware Element And Measurement Modules That Convey Interface Information
US Patent:
6823283, Nov 23, 2004
Filed:
Jul 12, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/194952
Inventors:
Perry Steger - Georgetown TX
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX
David Potter - Austin TX
James J. Truchard - Austin TX
Hugo A. Andrade - Austin TX
Joseph E. Peck - Round Rock TX
Brian Keith Odom - Georgetown TX
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX
David Potter - Austin TX
James J. Truchard - Austin TX
Hugo A. Andrade - Austin TX
Joseph E. Peck - Round Rock TX
Brian Keith Odom - Georgetown TX
Assignee:
National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
G06F 300
US Classification:
702127, 702188, 710100, 717124, 717149
Abstract:
System and method for measurement, DAQ, and control operations. A measurement module includes measurement circuitry for performing signal conditioning and/or signal conversion, and interface circuitry which provides an interface for the measurement circuitry. A carrier unit couples to the interface circuitry of the module. A computer system couples to the carrier unit and stores one or more hardware configuration programs. The interface circuitry communicates an interface protocol describing the interface, e. g. , to the carrier unit or the computer system. The computer system provides a hardware configuration program in response to the communicated interface protocol, and programs one or more programmable hardware elements on the carrier unit with the hardware configuration program. After being configured, the programmable hardware elements interface with the measurement module in accordance with the communicated interface protocol. The measurement module and the programmed carrier unit may perform together as a DAQ device, measurement device, and/or control device.
Industrial Automation System And Method Having Efficient Network Communication
US Patent:
6411987, Jun 25, 2002
Filed:
Feb 2, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/243222
Inventors:
Perry Steger - Georgetown TX
David Pierce - Austin TX
David Pierce - Austin TX
Assignee:
National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
G06F 1516
US Classification:
709203, 709202, 709224, 700 9
Abstract:
The system and method of industrial automation provides improved network transfer of data between nodes. The system comprises a plurality of computer systems which are interconnected through a network, wherein each of the computer systems executes industrial automation software. One or more of these computer systems interface to various hardware I/O devices for data acquisition. Each computer system is home to one or more client and/or server processes. When a hardware I/O device generates data, a server process which is linked to that device through a device driver receives a block of data from the device. Using a real-time protocol, the server adds one or more blocks of data to a packet and transmits the packet to every client which has subscribed to the data. For increased network and computational efficiency, the real-time protocol includes compression techniques and is exception-based: only changes in data are sent to clients. The real-time protocol further employs a âtrain stationâ model for packet generation: a packet is only sent when it reaches a certain size or when a certain time has elapsed.
Configuring Programmable Hardware On A Device To Communicate With A Module Based On Id Information From The Module
US Patent:
2007023, Oct 4, 2007
Filed:
Jun 6, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/759087
Inventors:
Perry Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Garritt Foote - Austin TX, US
David Potter - Austin TX, US
James Truchard - Austin TX, US
Brian Odom - Georgetown TX, US
Garritt Foote - Austin TX, US
David Potter - Austin TX, US
James Truchard - Austin TX, US
Brian Odom - Georgetown TX, US
International Classification:
G06F 3/00
US Classification:
702189000
Abstract:
System and method for measurement, DAQ, and control operations which uses small form-factor measurement modules or cartridges with a re-configurable carrier unit, sensors, and a computer system to provide modular, efficient, cost-effective measurement solutions. The measurement module includes measurement circuitry, e.g., signal conditioner and/or signal conversion circuitry, and interface circuitry for communicating with the carrier unit. The module communicates interface information to the carrier unit, which informs the computer system how to program or configure a functional unit on the carrier unit to implement the communicated interface, or sends the information directly to the computer system. The computer system programs the carrier unit with the interface, and the programmed carrier unit and measurement module together function as a DAQ, measurement, and/or control device. The carrier unit may receive multiple cartridges, each having a respective interface protocol, where the carrier unit is configurable to support the respective protocols sequentially and/or in parallel.
Measurement Module Interface Protocol Database And Registration System
US Patent:
7165005, Jan 16, 2007
Filed:
Jul 12, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/194927
Inventors:
Perry Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX, US
David Potter - Austin TX, US
James J. Truchard - Austin TX, US
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX, US
David Potter - Austin TX, US
James J. Truchard - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
G06F 3/00
US Classification:
702120, 702127, 702188, 710100, 717124, 717149
Abstract:
System and method for providing a measurement module (MM) interface for configuring a measurement system. The method includes creating a MM and one or more MM interface programs implementing respective MM interface protocols (MMIP) for the measurement module. An MMIP server is accessed and the MM registered with the MMIP server. The MM interface programs are stored on the MMIP server, where they are each downloadable from the MMIP server and usable to program a functional unit on a carrier unit, enabling the carrier unit to communicate with the MM in accordance with the respective MMIP. A MM is installed in the measurement system and provides ID to a carrier unit of the system. The MMIP server is accessed and, based on the ID, payment information, etc. , a MM interface program is downloaded and used to configure the carrier unit to enable communication with the MM in performing a task.
Smart Camera With A Plurality Of Slots For Modular Expansion Capability Through A Variety Of Function Modules Connected To The Smart Camera
US Patent:
7327396, Feb 5, 2008
Filed:
Apr 10, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/120151
Inventors:
Kevin L. Schultz - Georgetown TX, US
Perry Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Stefanie Breyer - Austin TX, US
Perry Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Stefanie Breyer - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
H04N 5/225, H04N 5/232
US Classification:
348375, 3482071, 3482114, 3482116, 348373
Abstract:
A smart camera with modular expansion capabilities, including a housing, a camera directly attached to the housing for acquiring an image of an object, a functional unit comprised in the housing and coupled to the camera, where the functional unit is configurable to implement an image processing function, a backplane comprised in the housing and coupled to the functional unit to provide electrical communication, and one or more slots comprised in the housing, where each slot includes a connector that is electrically coupled to the backplane, and where each slot is adapted for receiving a function module. An inserted function module provides modular functionality to the smart camera, such as dedicated image processing functionality, pattern recognition, analysis, communication, sensor, sensor I/O, signal conditioning and/or conversion, control, measurement, and synchronization, among others. The function module may communicate a protocol to the functional unit which may be configured to implement the protocol.
Programmable Hardware Element With Cartridge Controllers For Controlling Modular Cartridges That Convey Interface Information
US Patent:
7366631, Apr 29, 2008
Filed:
Jun 6, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/759079
Inventors:
Perry C. Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX, US
David L. Potter - Austin TX, US
James J. Truchard - Austin TX, US
Brian Keith Odom - Georgetown TX, US
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX, US
David L. Potter - Austin TX, US
James J. Truchard - Austin TX, US
Brian Keith Odom - Georgetown TX, US
Assignee:
National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
702127, 702188, 710100, 717124, 717149
Abstract:
System and method for measurement, DAQ, and control operations which uses small form-factor measurement modules or cartridges with a re-configurable carrier unit, sensors, and a computer system to provide modular, efficient, cost-effective measurement solutions. The measurement module includes measurement circuitry, e. g. , signal conditioner and/or signal conversion circuitry, and interface circuitry for communicating with the carrier unit. The module communicates interface information to the carrier unit, which informs the computer system how to program or configure a functional unit on the carrier unit to implement the communicated interface, or sends the information directly to the computer system. The computer system programs the carrier unit with the interface, and the programmed carrier unit and measurement module together function as a DAQ, measurement, and/or control device. The carrier unit may receive multiple cartridges, each having a respective interface protocol, where the carrier unit is configurable to support the respective protocols sequentially and/or in parallel.
Smart Camera With A Plurality Of Slots For Modular Expansion Capability Through A Variety Of Function Modules Connected To The Smart Camera
US Patent:
7532249, May 12, 2009
Filed:
Sep 18, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/857041
Inventors:
Kevin L. Schultz - Georgetown TX, US
Perry Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Stefanie Breyer - Austin TX, US
Perry Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Stefanie Breyer - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
H04N 7/18, H04N 5/225, H04N 5/232
US Classification:
348375, 3482071, 3482114, 3482116, 348373, 348 86
Abstract:
A smart camera with modular expansion capabilities, including a housing, a camera directly attached to the housing for acquiring an image of an object, a functional unit comprised in the housing and coupled to the camera, where the functional unit is configurable to implement an image processing function, a backplane comprised in the housing and coupled to the functional unit to provide electrical communication, and one or more slots comprised in the housing, where each slot includes a connector that is electrically coupled to the backplane, and where each slot is adapted for receiving a function module. An inserted function module provides modular functionality to the smart camera, such as dedicated image processing functionality, pattern recognition, analysis, communication, sensor, sensor I/O, signal conditioning and/or conversion, control, measurement, and synchronization, among others. The function module may communicate a protocol to the functional unit which may be configured to implement the protocol.
Measurement System With Modular Measurement Modules That Convey Interface Information
US Patent:
7542867, Jun 2, 2009
Filed:
Jul 12, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/195051
Inventors:
Perry C. Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX, US
David L. Potter - Austin TX, US
James J. Truchard - Austin TX, US
Garritt W. Foote - Austin TX, US
David L. Potter - Austin TX, US
James J. Truchard - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
702127, 702188, 710100, 717124, 717149
Abstract:
System and method for measurement, DAQ, and control operations which uses small form-factor measurement modules or cartridges with a re-configurable carrier unit, sensors, and a computer system to provide modular, efficient, cost-effective measurement solutions. The measurement module includes measurement circuitry, e. g. , signal conditioner and/or signal conversion circuitry, and interface circuitry for communicating with the carrier unit. The module communicates interface information to the carrier unit, which informs the computer system how to program or configure a functional unit on the carrier unit to implement the communicated interface, or sends the information directly to the computer system. The computer system programs the carrier unit with the interface, and the programmed carrier unit and measurement module together function as a DAQ, measurement, and/or control device. The carrier unit may receive multiple cartridges, each having a respective interface protocol, where the carrier unit is configurable to support the respective protocols sequentially and/or in parallel.
Smart Camera With Modular Expansion Capability Including A Function Module That Performs Image Processing
US Patent:
7791671, Sep 7, 2010
Filed:
Apr 19, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/426268
Inventors:
Kevin L. Schultz - Georgetown TX, US
Perry Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Stefanie Breyer - Austin TX, US
Perry Steger - Georgetown TX, US
Stefanie Breyer - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
National Instruments Corporation - Austin TX
International Classification:
H04N 7/18, H04N 5/232, H04N 5/225
US Classification:
348375, 348 86, 3482114, 3482116, 348373
Abstract:
A smart camera with modular expansion capabilities, including a housing, a camera directly attached to the housing for acquiring an image of an object, a functional unit comprised in the housing and coupled to the camera, where the functional unit is configurable to implement an image processing function, a backplane comprised in the housing and coupled to the functional unit to provide electrical communication, and one or more slots comprised in the housing, where each slot includes a connector that is electrically coupled to the backplane, and where each slot is adapted for receiving a function module. An inserted function module provides modular functionality to the smart camera, such as dedicated image processing functionality, pattern recognition, analysis, communication, sensor, sensor I/O, signal conditioning and/or conversion, control, measurement, and synchronization, among others. The function module may communicate a protocol to the functional unit which may be configured to implement the protocol.
Controlling Pumps For Improved Energy Efficiency
US Patent:
2011008, Apr 7, 2011
Filed:
Oct 1, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/571895
Inventors:
Perry C. Steger - Georgetown TX, US
David Mark Pierce - Austin TX, US
David Mark Pierce - Austin TX, US
International Classification:
F04D 15/00, F04D 13/02, F04D 13/06
US Classification:
417 441, 417 53, 417212
Abstract:
A method for improving the energy efficiency of a pump system. The method includes measuring an instantaneous power consumption of the pump system, measuring an instantaneous fluid flow rate of the pump system, and determining an instantaneous specific energy consumption (SEC) of the pump system based on the instantaneous power consumption and the instantaneous fluid flow rate. The method then adjusts the speed of a pump in response to the determined SEC. The above steps may be performed a number of times to seek a reduced value of the instantaneous SEC of the pump system.