Patents Assigned to Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 9747802Abstract: Described are methods and systems for collision avoidance in an underground mine environment that use one or more of a computer vision component, an asset tracking system, and a motion detection component for the purpose of determining and responding to potential collision threats. Imaging is captured and processed in real time, so that assets of interest can be identified and used in evaluating potential for collision with other assets. Location data from an asset tracking system is likewise evaluated and used to determine proximity of assets in relation to the host. A final input is provided by the motion detection component that intelligently determines movement patterns and direction of travel. Once these components' inputs are collectively evaluated, a proximity or a threat value is generated which determine an audible or visual signal or action to prevent collision and increase safety in unfavorable conditions.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Matthew A. Fisher, Paul R. Carpenter, James E. Silverstrim
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Patent number: 9258722Abstract: A method and apparatus for reliable wireless voice, data and location communication for deployment in underground, industrial and other hazardous environments using a wireless mesh network. The network includes protocol for dispatch operation, emergency operation, remote supervision, remote status, asset control, machine state of health and operational management. The architecture is based on localized clusters of autonomous nodes capable of ad hoc interconnection with nearby nodes and connection to gateway nodes. The resulting network is an ad hoc mesh topology comprised of fixed mesh nodes with approximately 50% coverage overlap between nodes. This provides a reliable communication network for mobile nodes carried by personnel and sensor nodes that are fixed or mobile that supports voice, data and tracking/situation awareness. Each cluster of nodes transfers digital voice and data to gateway nodes either directly or through multi-hop transactions.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Paul E. Schmidt, James Edward Silverstrim, Luke Koleszar
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Patent number: 9179475Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming and maintaining an ad hoc mesh network suitable for reliable voice and data communications in underground, industrial and other hazardous environments. This invention includes support for cooperative negotiation of dedicated transmission bandwidth for all fixed network nodes, determination of network time synchronization without a pre-determined time master, discovery and merging of adjacent ad hoc mesh networks, and routing techniques for voice, data and network status packets which react instantaneously to network topology changes. Furthermore this invention provides a reliable communication network for mobile nodes carried by personnel and sensor nodes that are fixed or mobile that supports voice, data and tracking/situation awareness.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2009Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Luke Koleszar, Steve Harrison, Tim Dechant, Paul Carpenter, Paul Schmidt
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Patent number: 8885559Abstract: A method and apparatus for reliable wireless voice, data and location communication for deployment in underground, industrial and other hazardous environments using a wireless mesh network. The network includes protocol for dispatch operation, emergency operation, remote supervision, remote status, asset control, machine state of health and operational management. The architecture is based on localized clusters of autonomous nodes capable of ad hoc interconnection with nearby nodes and connection to gateway nodes. The resulting network is an ad hoc mesh topology comprised of fixed mesh nodes with approximately 50% coverage overlap between nodes. This provides a reliable communication network for mobile nodes carried by personnel and sensor nodes that are fixed or mobile that supports voice, data and tracking/situation awareness. Each cluster of nodes transfers digital voice and data to gateway nodes either directly or through multi-hop transactions.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2009Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Paul E. Schmidt, James Edward Silverstrim, Luke Koleszar
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Patent number: 8385322Abstract: A method for forming a protocol structure for use in an ad hoc, distributed, scaleable wireless sensor node network which enables nodes to join the network autonomously without there being a designated, permanent central time reference and for enabling such nodes to synchronize timing with each other and with other nodes in the network. The method involves discovering the active channel changing sequence used by the network, synchronizing communications of a new node with the remainder of the nodes in the network and scanning communications channels to detect merging clusters of nodes.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2008Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kent D. Colling, Paul R. Carpenter, Luke Koleszar, Paul E. Schmidt
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Patent number: 8244260Abstract: Methods and apparatus for global wireless sensor network architecture and protocol for remote supervision, asset control and operational management based on localized clusters of autonomous sensor/supervision/operational sensor nodes capable of ad hoc interconnection with nearby nodes and connection to gateway nodes with increased network functionality. These localized cluster nodes send data to gateway nodes either directly or through multi-hop transactions. The gateway nodes are, in turn, connected to other gateway nodes and operations control centers either through wireless or wired data communications links. Utilizing the Internet for long range interconnectivity, the network is scaleable to a global level. The resulting network is based on an ad hoc mesh topology to allow flexibility in network modification and expansion and is comprised of a tiered structure defined by increasing functionality.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James E. Silverstrim, W. Eric Holland, Luke Koleszar, Paul Carpenter
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Patent number: 7983685Abstract: Methods and apparatus for global wireless sensor network architecture and protocol for remote supervision, asset control and operational management based on localized clusters of autonomous sensor/supervision/operational sensor nodes capable of ad hoc interconnection with nearby nodes and connection to gateway nodes with increased network functionality. These localized cluster nodes send data to gateway nodes either directly or through multi-hop transactions. The gateway nodes are, in turn, connected to other gateway nodes and operations control centers either through wireless or wired data communications links. Utilizing the Internet for long range interconnectivity, the network is scaleable to a global level. The resulting network is based on an ad hoc mesh topology to allow flexibility in network modification and expansion and is comprised of a tiered structure defined by increasing functionality.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James E Silverstrim, W. Eric Holland, Luke Koleszar, Paul Carpenter
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Publication number: 20080137624Abstract: Methods and apparatus for global wireless sensor network architecture and protocol for remote supervision, asset control and operational management based on localized clusters of autonomous sensor/supervision/operational sensor nodes capable of ad hoc interconnection with nearby nodes and connection to gateway nodes with increased network functionality. These localized cluster nodes send data to gateway nodes either directly or through multi-hop transactions. The gateway nodes are, in turn, connected to other gateway nodes and operations control centers either through wireless or wired data communications links. Utilizing the Internet for long range interconnectivity, the network is scaleable to a global level. The resulting network is based on an ad hoc mesh topology to allow flexibility in network modification and expansion and is comprised of a tiered structure defined by increasing functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James E. Silverstrim, W. Eric Holland, Luke Koleszar, Paul Carpenter
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Patent number: 7119676Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a multi-waveform wireless sensor network based on widely distributed sensor nodes operating in wireless local area networks and gateway connection to an operations center via wide area network protocol. The scaleable network consists of a tiered structure of sensor nodes within wireless local area networks using an ad hoc protocol to form the network and at least one gateway node within each LAN to provide a link to an operations center. The sensor network can be used to detect and track Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosive events.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James E. Silverstrim, W. Eric Holland, Kent Colling