Patents Examined by Adnan Aziz
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Patent number: 11280450Abstract: An access protection system for safeguarding an access point to a machine or installation includes a sensor device and an interlocking device. The sensor device includes an optical transmitter and receiver. The interlocking device includes a base body and a blocking element. The optical transmitter is configured to transmit a light pulse to the optical receiver. The sensor device is configured to generate a sensor signal based on reception of the light pulse. The sensor signal is used to control the machine or installation. The blocking element is movable relative to the base body from a release position into a blocking position. The blocking element is configured to be located, while in the blocking position, in a beam path of the light pulse between the optical transmitter and receiver to block the reception of the light pulse. The interlocking device is lockable in the blocking position by a securing element.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Pilz GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Sezgin Yumuk
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Patent number: 11257337Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking the location of an asset may utilize wireless asset beacons broadcasting asset information/data and powered asset beacons secured relative to movable powered assets. The powered asset beacons may be configured to receive signals transmitted from the asset beacons and to ascertain a relative location between the asset beacon and the powered asset to determine an estimated location of the asset. Moreover, the asset beacons may be selectively activated based on the occurrence of a trigger event, such that the asset beacons do not wireless transmit information/data when it is desirable to limit wireless data transmissions.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Paul Tyler, Balakrishna Subramaniam
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Patent number: 11252218Abstract: A mobile device is coupled to a computer system configured to access media content sources and play media content items provided thereby on a media device. The mobile device receives a first control specification that includes a plurality of first information items each associated with one of the media content sources and a first action definition. The first information items are concurrently displayed on a remote control user interface of the mobile device. In accordance with a selection of one of the first information items corresponding to a first content source, the mobile device transmits a command of a first action definition corresponding to the selected first information item to the computer system, and receives a second control specification that includes a plurality of second information items. Each second information item is associated with a respective content item provided by the first content source and a second action definition.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Google LLCInventor: Jeff Ting Yann Lu
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Patent number: 11250690Abstract: A building security system includes an emergency communications system of an elevator installation, and a building alarm system. The emergency communications system has a communications interface to couple the emergency communications system to a remote elevator service central in an emergency situation, and an emergency call panel arranged in an elevator car to allow a passenger to communicate with the remote elevator service central via the communications interface while in the elevator car during the emergency situation. The building alarm system includes a plurality of sensor units arranged at predetermined locations of the building and selected to detect predetermined building events.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2021Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Inventor: Donato Carparelli
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Patent number: 11222524Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to dual safety touch button systems for generating machine operation commands, according to predetermined safety guidelines, from status information received via an intercommunications link (ICL) operably connecting the dual safety touch buttons (STBs). In an illustrative example, each of a pair of STBs includes a processor configured to receive, via an intercommunications link port, status information from the other STB. In response to the received information and predetermined safety guidelines, the STBs may generate machine operation commands that operate a pair of relay switches. In some embodiments, each STB may be activated within a substantially simultaneous period (e.g., less than 0.5 seconds) to actuate corresponding relay switches for operating a potentially dangerous machine.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: BANNER ENGINEERING CORPInventor: Tom McMonagle
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Patent number: 11205330Abstract: Systems and methods for maximizing the deterrence effect on theft. Specifically, systems and methods for selecting and randomizing at least one response to potential theft events while minimizing impact on store personnel productivity in a retail setting. A plurality of defined event triggers detected by a monitored source results in the randomization of response to detected event.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: Indyme Solutions, LLCInventors: Joe Budano, Steve Deal
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Patent number: 11195402Abstract: A method, a computer program product, and a computer system warn workers of a hazardous condition on a worksite. The method includes determining at least one outcome involving a worker and at least one worksite object based on conditions of the worksite. The method includes predicting whether a select one of the at least one outcome presents a hazardous condition to the worker. As a result of predicting that the select outcome presents the hazardous condition, the method includes transmitting a signal to a device associated with the worker. The signal triggers a warning to be received by the worker where the device is in a proximity of the worker.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2019Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Khoi-Nguyen Dao Tran, Jorge Andres Moros Ortiz, Timothy M. Lynar, John Wagner
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Patent number: 11194975Abstract: An electronic device executing an application through communication with a user input apparatus, the electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes: a communication unit that is configured to communicate with the user input apparatus; an information generation unit that generates information about an exclusive controller that controls the application and is executed in the user input apparatus; and a controller that controls the information generation unit to generate the information about the exclusive controller when the electronic device is paired with the user input apparatus, and controls the communication unit to transmit the generated information about the exclusive controller to the user input apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Dae-Won Seo, Doh-Hyeong Lee
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Patent number: 11195404Abstract: A method, system and apparatus of for guiding a physically impaired individual during an emergency, including receiving emergency data, determining or predicting the reactions of other people in response to the emergency data, interpreting in real-time the reactions of the other people to physically impaired person according to the impaired person profile, determining a type and modality of aid services to the physically impaired, and prompting the physically impaired person through one or more devices for aid services.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2019Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Arphaxade Wanjala Sifuna, Clifton Kipchirchir, David W Kaguma, Celia Cintas, Komminist Weldemariam, Joan Byamugisha
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Patent number: 11186344Abstract: A system and method for deterring theft of a marine vehicles is provided. The system is designed to collect barometric pressure data and analyze it to determine whether there has been a sudden change in elevation that may be indicative of a theft. The system is also designed to collect environmental data pertaining to a marine vehicle's normal environment and compare it to a normal environmental state of the marine vehicle in order to detect changes that may be indicative of a theft. Additionally, the system is designed to monitor equipment of the marine vehicle and alert a user if the equipment has been moved in a way that may be indicative of a theft. When the system determines an event has occurred that may be indicative of a theft, the system may alert the user by triggering an alarm via a computer readable signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Fishing Chaos, IncInventor: John Calagaz
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Patent number: 11183040Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility that includes multiple doors and is configured for occupation by facility occupants. A lockdown actuator is disposed at the facility and configured to initiate transmission of a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated, the lockdown actuator being configured to be recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm actuator. A lockdown communicator is configured to produce a lockdown initiation communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown initiation communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: EMERGENCY ALERT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Brian M. Lyman, Kevin G. Cherven
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Patent number: 11176838Abstract: An automatic, autonomous, and aircraft-centric interference advisory method is executed entirely on a first aircraft operating on a movement area of a runway, the movement are including ramps, taxiways, and runways. The method includes a processor onboard the first aircraft computing a first movement projection for the first aircraft using first aircraft data received at the first aircraft; the processor computing additional second movement projections for multiple second aircraft operating on the movement area of the airport using second data regarding each of the multiple second aircraft; the processor detecting a threat to the first aircraft on approach to a defined intersection of the movement area from any of the multiple second aircraft based on a corresponding second movement projection within a configurable time limit of entry into the defined intersection by the first aircraft; and providing on the first aircraft, a threat advisory for a detected threat.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Architecture Technology CorporationInventors: Eric R. Chartier, Evan Eaves, William Colligan, Andrew Murphy
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Patent number: 11176830Abstract: A vehicle location tracking system comprises a plurality of transceivers, a coordinator, and a plurality of identification tags. The plurality of identification tags are coupled to a fleet of vehicles to be tracked. The transceivers measure the strength of a signal emitted by an identification tag coupled to a vehicle and communicate the measured signal strength to the coordinator. The indoor vehicle location tracking system estimates the location of the vehicle based on the measured signal strength.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: AMERICAN TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Jason A. Rivera, Jason A. Fox, David Grimwood
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Patent number: 11170636Abstract: In response to a detected presence of an intended target appliance within a logical topography of controllable appliances identity information associated with the intended target appliance is used to automatically add to a graphical user interface of a controlling device an icon representative of the intended target appliance and to create at a Universal Control Engine a listing of communication methods for use in controlling corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance. When the icon is later activated, the controlling device is placed into an operating state appropriate for controlling functional operations of the intended target appliance while the Universal Control Engine uses at least one of the communication methods to transmit at least one command to place the intended target appliance into a predetermined operating state.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2020Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.Inventors: Paul D. Arling, Brian Barnett
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Patent number: 11156693Abstract: An example method includes determining that first locations of a first location tag and second locations of a second location tag indicate that the first location tag is moving at a different rate than the second location tag; and, in response to determining that the first and second locations indicate that the first location tag is moving at a different rate than the second location tag at a first time, determining a distance magnitude between the first location tag and the second location tag at the first time; comparing the distance magnitude to a reference distance; and determining, based on the comparing of the distance magnitude to the reference distance, whether the first and second locations indicate that a type of movement of an asset is rotational.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventors: James J. O'Hagan, Rodrigo G. Alonso, Michael A. Wohl
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Patent number: 11148479Abstract: A tire pressure sensor includes a pressure sensor element, a Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) interface and a microcontroller that is coupled to the pressure sensor element and the BLE interface. The microcontroller can be switched between an energy saving mode and an active operating mode. A battery is provided for voltage supply. The BLE interface is designed to establish a BLE communication with a reader designed for BLE communication and to initiate switch-over of the microcontroller from its energy saving mode to its active operating mode in response to the BLE communication being established.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Huf Baolong Electronics Bretten GmbHInventors: Markus Wagner, Benjamin Muller
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Patent number: 11151856Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for securing a device or an asset attached thereto. The positions of a plurality of devices are monitored, and based on the positions, a determination is made as to whether a threshold condition has been violated. If the threshold condition has been violated, a notification signal is transmitted from a monitored device to one or more of the other devices to alert a responder that the monitored device is at risk of being lost. In response to the threshold condition being violated, the monitored device may also record and/or transmit data for display to the responder to help prevent the loss, or facilitate the recovery of the monitored device and/or an asset attached to the monitored device.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Inventor: Jerry M. Miniard
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Patent number: 11145189Abstract: In response to a detected presence of an intended target appliance within a logical topography of controllable appliances identity information associated with the intended target appliance is used to automatically add to a graphical user interface of a controlling device an icon representative of the intended target appliance and to create at a Universal Control Engine a listing of communication methods for use in controlling corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance. When the icon is later activated, the controlling device is placed into an operating state appropriate for controlling functional operations of the intended target appliance while the Universal Control Engine uses at least one of the communication methods to transmit at least one command to place the intended target appliance into a predetermined operating state.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.Inventor: Paul D. Arling
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Patent number: 11120671Abstract: An example disclosed method of receiving first blink data from a first tag, the first tag carried by a wearable location device associated with a monitored individual having a restricted region; determining tag location data based on the first blink data, the tag location data indicative of the monitored individual locations of the monitored individuals; determining if the monitored individual location is within the restricted region; and when the monitored individual location is within the restricted region: identifying a second tag associated with a security person in proximity to the monitored individual location; alerting the security personnel via the second tag as to the monitored individual being located in the restricted region.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventor: Robert A. Grom
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Patent number: 11113954Abstract: In response to a detected presence of an intended target appliance within a logical topography of controllable appliances identity information associated with the intended target appliance is used to automatically add to a graphical user interface of a controlling device an icon representative of the intended target appliance and to create at a Universal Control Engine a listing of communication methods for use in controlling corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance. When the icon is later activated, the controlling device is placed into an operating state appropriate for controlling functional operations of the intended target appliance while the Universal Control Engine uses at least one of the communication methods to transmit at least one command to place the intended target appliance into a predetermined operating state.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.Inventors: Paul D. Arling, Brian Barnett