Patents Assigned to SIPCO, LLC
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Patent number: 11039371Abstract: A system and method for providing wireless network communications between a plurality of remote devices and a site controller are provided. Each network and the site controller communicates using a communications protocol adapted to allow remote devices and the site controller to independently control the communication path for transmissions sent by each device. In some embodiments, remote devices can collect and store information about other remote devices and available communication paths for optimum data transmission. Also, in some embodiments, remote devices can quickly join a preexisting network by communicating with a site controller and/or other remote devices. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: SIPCO, LLCInventor: David Petite
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Patent number: 10687194Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing emergency messages to a mobile device. In an exemplary embodiment, a system for communicating emergency messages is provided comprising a mobile device comprising an emergency message application and a personal emergency message transceiver, an emergency message control center, wherein the emergency message application is enabled to receive a plurality of emergency messages generated by the emergency message control center.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: SIPCO, LLCInventor: Thomas David Petite
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Patent number: 10356687Abstract: A system and method for providing wireless network communications between a plurality of remote devices and a site controller are provided. Each network and the site controller communicates using a communications protocol adapted to allow remote devices and the site controller to independently control the communication path for transmissions sent by each device. In some embodiments, remote devices can collect and store information about other remote devices and available communication paths for optimum data transmission. Also, in some embodiments, remote devices can quickly join a preexisting network by communicating with a site controller and/or other remote devices. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: SIPCO, LLCInventor: David Petite
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Patent number: 10149129Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing emergency messages to a mobile device. In an exemplary embodiment, a system for communicating emergency messages is provided comprising a mobile device comprising an emergency message application and a personal emergency message transceiver, an emergency message control center, wherein the emergency message application is enabled to receive a plurality of emergency messages generated by the emergency message control center.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: SIPCO, LLCInventor: Thomas David Petite
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Patent number: 9860820Abstract: A system and method for providing wireless network communications between a plurality of remote devices and a site controller are provided. Each network and the site controller communicates using a communications protocol adapted to allow remote devices and the site controller to independently control the communication path for transmissions sent by each device. In some embodiments, remote devices can collect and store information about other remote devices and available communication paths for optimum data transmission. Also, in some embodiments, remote devices can quickly join a preexisting network by communicating with a site controller and/or other remote devices. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: SIPCO, LLCInventor: David Petite
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Patent number: 9691263Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring conditions are provided. A system can comprise a plurality of wireless transmitters and a plurality of repeaters. At least one wireless transmitter can be integrated into an alarm. The repeaters can be dispersed throughout a region at defined locations. The system can also include a computer to receive information communicated from the repeaters and the transmitters. The computer can include software for evaluating received information, identifying an alarm condition and an originating location of the alarm condition, and for reporting the alarm condition to a remote location. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: SIPCO, LLCInventor: Thomas D. Petite
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Patent number: 9615226Abstract: An emergency message system provides a system and method for generating and transmitting emergency messages. In one embodiment, the emergency message system employs a transceiver network with a plurality transceivers coupled to monitoring devices residing at a plurality of customer premises. Control room operators receive an emergency message from an identifiable transceiver. The transceiver, identified by an identification code, indicates a location and the nature of the emergency condition so that the control operators may request appropriate emergency assistance.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2016Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: SIPCO, LLCInventor: Thomas David Petite
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Patent number: 9571582Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to a system for monitoring a variety of environmental and/or other conditions within a defined remotely located region. Such a system may be configured to monitor utility meters in a defined area. The system is implemented by using a plurality of wireless transmitters, wherein each wireless transmitter is integrated into a sensor adapted to monitor a particular data input. The system also includes a plurality of transceivers that are dispersed throughout the region at defined locations. The system uses a local gateway to translate and transfer information from the transmitters to a dedicated computer on a network. The dedicated computer, collects, compiles, and stores the data for retrieval upon client demand across the network. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: SIPCO, LLCInventors: Thomas David Petite, Richard M. Huff
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Patent number: 9521533Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing emergency messages to a mobile device. In an exemplary embodiment, a system for communicating emergency messages is provided comprising a mobile device comprising an emergency message application and a personal emergency message transceiver, an emergency message control center, wherein the emergency message application is enabled to receive a plurality of emergency messages generated by the emergency message control center.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: SIPCO, LLCInventor: Thomas David Petite
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Patent number: 9515691Abstract: A pollution information message system provides a system and method for generating and transmitting pollution information messages. In one embodiment, the pollution information message system employs a transceiver network with a plurality transceivers coupled to monitoring devices. Control room operators receive a pollution information message from an identifiable transceiver. The transceiver, identified by an identification code, indicates a location and the nature of the detected pollution. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: SIPCO, LLC.Inventor: Thomas D. Petite
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Patent number: 9439126Abstract: A system and method for providing wireless network communications between a plurality of remote devices and a site controller are provided. Each network and the site controller communicates using a communications protocol adapted to allow remote devices and the site controller to independently control the communication path for transmissions sent by each device. In some embodiments, remote devices can collect and store information about other remote devices and available communication paths for optimum data transmission. Also, in some embodiments, remote devices can quickly join a preexisting network by communicating with a site controller and/or other remote devices. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2006Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: SIPCO, LLCInventor: David Petite
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Patent number: 9430936Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling remote devices are provided. In an embodiment, a system can comprise one or more remotely controlled sensors and actuators. The remote sensors/actuators can interface with uniquely identified remote transceivers that transmit and/or receive data. The embodiment can also comprise a plurality of transceivers each having a unique address, and a controller adapted to communicate with at least one of the transceivers in a preformatted message. A sensor can be associated with at least one transceiver to detect a condition and output a data signal to the transceiver, and an actuator can be associated with a transceiver to receive a control signal and activate a device. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: SIPCO LLCInventor: Thomas D. Petite
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Patent number: 9282029Abstract: An emergency message system provides a system and method for generating and transmitting emergency messages. In one embodiment, the emergency message system employs a transceiver network with a plurality transceivers coupled to monitoring devices residing at a plurality of customer premises. Control room operators receive an emergency message from an identifiable transceiver. The transceiver, identified by an identification code, indicates a location and the nature of the emergency condition so that the control operators may request appropriate emergency assistance.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: SIPCO, LLC.Inventor: Thomas David Petite
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Patent number: 9111240Abstract: A pollution information message system provides a system and method for generating and transmitting pollution information messages. In one embodiment, the pollution information message system employs a transceiver network with a plurality transceivers coupled to monitoring devices. Control room operators receive a pollution information message from an identifiable transceiver. The transceiver, identified by an identification code, indicates a location and the nature of the detected pollution. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: SIPCO, LLC.Inventor: Thomas D. Petite
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Patent number: 8964708Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling remote devices are provided. In an embodiment, a system can comprise one or more remotely controlled sensors and actuators. The remote sensors/actuators can interface with uniquely identified remote transceivers that transmit and/or receive data. The embodiment can also comprise a plurality of transceivers each having a unique address, and a controller adapted to communicate with at least one of the transceivers in a preformatted message. A sensor can be associated with at least one transceiver to detect a condition and output a data signal to the transceiver, and an actuator can be associated with a transceiver to receive a control signal and activate a device. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2010Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: SIPCO LLCInventor: Thomas D. Petite
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Patent number: 8942666Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing emergency messages to a mobile device. In an exemplary embodiment, a system for communicating emergency messages is provided comprising a mobile device comprising an emergency message application and a personal emergency message transceiver, an emergency message control center, wherein the emergency message application is enabled to receive a plurality of emergency messages generated by the emergency message control center.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2013Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: SIPCO, LLCInventor: Thomas David Petite
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Patent number: 8924588Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a site controller for use in a communication system. The site controller can be configured to receive original data messages and repeated data messages, identify remote devices in associated with sensor data signals of received data messages and repeated data messages, and provide information related to the sensor data signals to a wide area network for access by a first host computer.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: SIPCO, LLCInventor: Thomas David Petite
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Patent number: 8924587Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a site controller for use in a communication system. The site controller can be configured to receive original data messages and repeated data messages, identify remote devices in associated with sensor data signals of received data messages and repeated data messages, and provide information related to the sensor data signals to a wide area network for access by a first host computer.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Sipco, LLCInventor: Thomas David Petite
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Patent number: 8908842Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a system and associated method for communicating information. In some embodiments, the invention is directed to a general purpose transceiver having a receiver for receiving an information signal and a transmitter configured to transmit an outgoing signal to a central station. A portion of the information signal can include an instruction code, which may be decoded and acted upon accordingly. Other embodiments and features are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: SIPCO, LLCInventor: Thomas D. Petite
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Publication number: 20140179257Abstract: An emergency message system provides a system and method for generating and transmitting emergency messages. In one embodiment, the emergency message system employs a transceiver network with a plurality transceivers coupled to monitoring devices residing at a plurality of customer premises. Control room operators receive an emergency message from an identifiable transceiver. The transceiver, identified by an identification code, indicates a location and the nature of the emergency condition so that the control operators may request appropriate emergency assistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: SIPCO, LLCInventor: Thomas David Petite