Pasadena, CA, United States of America

Scott R Ploen

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: California Institute of Technology. Active years: 2005.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Scott R Ploen. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/scott-r-ploen

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

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Forward Citations = 20(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2005

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Title: Scott R Ploen: Innovator in Inertial Sensor Technology

Introduction

Scott R Ploen is a notable inventor based in Pasadena, CA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of inertial sensors, particularly through his innovative patent that enhances the accuracy of rate sensing devices. His work is characterized by a deep understanding of analytical methods and practical implementations.

Latest Patents

Scott R Ploen holds a patent for "High accuracy inertial sensors from inexpensive components." This invention presents an analytical apparatus designed to optimally combine measurements from multiple individual rate sensing devices or gyros into a single rate estimate. The approach significantly improves performance compared to any individual component device. By utilizing Kalman filtering, the invention combines rate-sensed devices in a manner that minimizes the variance of the rate error. The solution to the Riccati differential equation (RDE) associated with this combination is completely and exactly solved, providing a matrix RDE that is crucial for understanding the theoretical properties of the optimal filter. This analytic solution also facilitates the resolution of various practical problems essential for developing successful filter implementations. Furthermore, a discrete-time minimum variance filter implementation is employed to combine sensor measurements optimally.

Career Highlights

Scott R Ploen is affiliated with the California Institute of Technology, where he continues to contribute to advancements in sensor technology. His expertise in analytical methods and sensor integration has positioned him as a key figure in his field.

Collaborations

One of his notable collaborators is David Bayard, with whom he has worked on various projects related to inertial sensors and filtering techniques.

Conclusion

Scott R Ploen's innovative work in the field of inertial sensors exemplifies the impact of analytical solutions on technology. His contributions continue to influence advancements in sensor accuracy and performance.

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