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Eric M Foxlin

from Belmont, CA
Age ~59
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Also known as:
Eric M Fuchs
Related to:
Eugene WangHwei Rung Wang, 60
Connected to:
Melissa D Foxman, 53Morris Foxman, 74Michael J Foxmann, 53Robert G Foxon, 72Erwin O Foxtree, 52Amy D Foxwell, 51Corey M Foxwell, 40David I Foxwell, 37Debra L Foxwell, 59Harley Foxwell, 30

Eric Foxlin Phones & Addresses

  • Belmont, CA
  • Saratoga, CA
  • 6 Field Rd, Lexington, MA 02421 (781) 862-2555
  • 285 Highland Ave, Arlington, MA 02476 (781) 643-7215
  • 9 Melrose St, Arlington, MA 02474
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Boston, MA
  • 6 Field Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

Work

Position: Principal sensor systems engineer

Education

Degree: Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy School / High School: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1993 to 1996 Specialities: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Computer Science

Skills

Sensors • Computer Vision • Signal Processing • Image Processing • Simulations • Algorithms • Matlab • R&D • Augmented Reality • Embedded Systems • Robotics • Systems Engineering • Start Ups • Electronics • Digital Signal Processors • Product Management • Pattern Recognition • Optimization • Product Development • Entrepreneurship • Machine Learning • Kalman Filtering • Simulink • Research and Development • Model Based Design • State Estimation

Languages

Mandarin • French

Industries

Consumer Electronics

Resumes

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Principal Sensor Systems Engineer

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Location:
14636 Fieldstone Dr, Saratoga, CA 95070
Industry:
Consumer Electronics
Work:

Principal Sensor Systems Engineer
Leap Motion
Chief Scientist, Environment Perception
Fitbit Feb 2015 - Oct 2017
Lead Research Scientist
Thales Visionix, Inc. Nov 1, 2011 - Feb 1, 2015
Director of Advanced Programs
Intersense Jun 1996 - Nov 2011
Chief Technology Officer
Education:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1993 - 1996
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Computer Science Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1990 - 1993
Master of Science, Masters, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Computer Science Harvard University 1984 - 1987
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, Physics
Skills:
Sensors
Computer Vision
Signal Processing
Image Processing
Simulations
Algorithms
Matlab
R&D
Augmented Reality
Embedded Systems
Robotics
Systems Engineering
Start Ups
Electronics
Digital Signal Processors
Product Management
Pattern Recognition
Optimization
Product Development
Entrepreneurship
Machine Learning
Kalman Filtering
Simulink
Research and Development
Model Based Design
State Estimation
Languages:
Mandarin
French

Business Records

Name / Title
Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
Eric Foxlin
Director, Founder
InterSense Inc
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing · Manufactures Conductive Wiring Devices · Mfg Conductive Wiring Devices
4 Federal St, Billerica, MA 01821
700 Technology Park Dr, Billerica, MA 01821
(781) 541-6330, (978) 667-1935

Publications

Us Patents

Inertial Orientation Tracker Having Gradual Automatic Drift Compensation For Tracking Human Head And Other Similarly Sized Body

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US Patent:
6361507, Mar 26, 2002
Filed:
Apr 5, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/543068
Inventors:
Eric M. Foxlin - Cambridge MA
Assignee:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Cambridge MA
International Classification:
A61B 5103
US Classification:
600595, 735033
Abstract:
A self contained sensor apparatus generates a signal that corresponds to at least two of the three orientational aspects of yaw, pitch and roll of a human-scale body, relative to an external reference frame. A sensor generates first sensor signals that correspond to rotational accelerations or rates of the body about certain body axes. The sensor may be mounted to the body. Coupled to the sensor is a signal processor for generating orientation signals relative to the external reference frame that correspond to the angular rate or acceleration signals. The first sensor signals are impervious to interference from electromagnetic, acoustic, optical and mechanical sources. The sensors may be rate sensors. An integrator may integrate the rate signal over time. A drift compensator is coupled to the rate sensors and the integrator.

Motion Tracking System

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US Patent:
6409687, Jun 25, 2002
Filed:
Jul 5, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/609424
Inventors:
Eric M. Foxlin - Arlington MA
Assignee:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Cambridge MA
International Classification:
A61B 5103
US Classification:
600595, 600587, 128898
Abstract:
Tracking a motion of a body by obtaining two types of measurements associated with the motion of the body, one of the types including acoustic measurement. An estimate of either an orientation or a position of the body is updated based on one of the two types of measurement, for example based on inertial measurement. The estimate is then updated based on the other of the two types of measurements, for example based on acoustic ranging. The invention also features determining range measurement to selected reference devices that are fixed in the environment of the body.

Motion-Tracking

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US Patent:
6474159, Nov 5, 2002
Filed:
Apr 21, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/556135
Inventors:
Eric Foxlin - Arlington MA
Yury Altshuler - Chestnut Hill MA
Assignee:
Intersense, Inc. - Burlington MA
International Classification:
G01P 1500
US Classification:
73488
Abstract:
Inertial trackers have been successfully applied to a wide range of head mounted display (HMD) applications including virtual environment training, VR gaming and even fixed-base vehicle simulation, in which they have gained widespread acceptance due to their superior resolution and low latency. Until now, inertial trackers have not been used in applications which require tracking motion relative to a moving platform, such as motion-base simulators, virtual environment trainers deployed on board ships, and live vehicular applications including helmet-mounted cueing systems and enhanced vision or situational awareness displays. to the invention enables the use of inertial head-tracking systems on-board moving platforms by computing the motion of a âtrackingâ Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) mounted on the HMD relative to a âreferenceâ IMU rigidly attached to the moving platform.

Motion-Tracking

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US Patent:
6681629, Jan 27, 2004
Filed:
Aug 21, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/224901
Inventors:
Eric Foxlin - Arlington MA
Yury Altshuler - Chestnut Hill MA
Assignee:
Intersense, Inc. - Burlington MA
International Classification:
G01P 1500
US Classification:
73488
Abstract:
Inertial trackers have been successfully applied to a wide range of head mounted display (HMD) applications including virtual environment training, VR gaming and even fixed-base vehicle simulation, in which they have gained widespread acceptance due to their superior resolution and low latency. Until now, inertial trackers have not been used in applications which require tracking motion relative to a moving platform, such as motion-base simulators, virtual environment trainers deployed on board ships, and live vehicular applications including helmet-mounted cueing systems and enhanced vision or situational awareness displays, to the invention enables the use of inertial head-tracking systems on-board moving platforms by computing the motion of a âtrackingâ Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) mounted on the HMD relative to a âreferenceâ IMU rigidly attached to the moving platform.

Self-Referenced Tracking

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US Patent:
6757068, Jun 29, 2004
Filed:
Jan 26, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/770691
Inventors:
Eric Foxlin - Arlington MA
Assignee:
InterSense, Inc. - Burlington MA
International Classification:
G01B 1114
US Classification:
356620, 35613903
Abstract:
A new tracking technique is essentially âsourcelessâ in that it can be used anywhere with no set-up, yet it enables a much wider range of virtual environment-style navigation and interaction techniques than does a simple head-orientation tracker. A sourceless head orientation tracker is combined with a head-worn tracking device that tracks a hand-mounted 3D beacon relative to the head. The system encourages use of intuitive interaction techniques which exploit proprioception.

Inertial Orientation Tracker Having Automatic Drift Compensation Using An At Rest Sensor For Tracking Parts Of A Human Body

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US Patent:
6786877, Sep 7, 2004
Filed:
Dec 18, 2001
Appl. No.:
10/024448
Inventors:
Eric M. Foxlin - Cambridge MA
Assignee:
Masschusetts Institute of Technology - Cambridge MA
International Classification:
A61B 5103
US Classification:
600587, 600595
Abstract:
A self contained sensor apparatus generates a signal that corresponds to at least two of the three orientational aspects of yaw, pitch and roll of a human-scale body, relative to an external reference frame. A sensor generates first sensor signals that correspond to rotational accelerations or rates of the body about certain body axes. The sensor may be mounted to the body. Coupled to the sensor is a signal processor for generating orientation signals relative to the external reference frame that correspond to the angular rate or acceleration signals. The first sensor signals are impervious to interference from electromagnetic, acoustic, optical and mechanical sources. The sensors may be rate sensors. An integrator may integrate the rate signal over time. A drift compensator is coupled to the rate sensors and the integrator.

Tracking, Auto-Calibration, And Map-Building System

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US Patent:
6922632, Jul 26, 2005
Filed:
Aug 11, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/639242
Inventors:
Eric Foxlin - Arlington MA, US
Assignee:
InterSense, Inc. - Bedford MA
International Classification:
G01C021/26
US Classification:
701207, 701 36, 701220, 701300, 34235707
Abstract:
A navigation or motion tracking system includes components associated with particular sensors, which are decoupled from a tracking component that takes advantage of information in the sensor measurements. The architecture of this system enables development of sensor-specific components independently of the tracking component, and enables sensors and their associated components to be added or removed without having to re-implement the tracking component. In a software implementation of the system, sensor-specific software components may be dynamically incorporated into the system and the tracking component is then automatically configured to take advantage of measurements from the corresponding sensors without having to modify the tracking component.

Motion-Tracking

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US Patent:
7000469, Feb 21, 2006
Filed:
Jan 22, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/762810
Inventors:
Eric Foxlin - Arlington MA, US
Yury Altshuler - Dedham MA, US
Assignee:
Intersense, Inc. - Burlington MA
International Classification:
G01P 15/00
US Classification:
73488
Abstract:
A system for tracking the motion of an object relative to a moving reference frame includes a first inertial sensor mounted on the tracked object; a second inertial sensor mounted on the moving reference frame; a third inertial sensor mounted on the moving reference frame and spaced apart from the second inertial sensor; and an element coupled to said first and second and third inertial sensors and configured to determine a position of the object relative to the moving reference frame based on the signals from the first and second and third inertial sensor.
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