Patents Examined by Andrew W Bee
  • Patent number: 11250711
    Abstract: A system and method for correlating hazard data includes defining flight corridors according to hazard thresholds based on criticality weightings derived from multiple sources, and incorporating multiple hazard types. The flight corridors are render in a visually distinct way according to the corresponding hazard threshold. An autonomous aircraft determines an executable flight path within a flight corridor having a maximum allowable hazard threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Teague, Venkata Sishtla
  • Patent number: 11246003
    Abstract: A method at a communication device, comprising: receiving an access control request from an executing program on the communication device; displaying a notification on a display screen of the communication device, in response to receiving the access control request, wherein the notification comprises at least three selectable items and one explanation that describe a proposed setting change related to the access control request; and the at least three selectable items comprise: a first selectable item, used to grant the proposed setting change in response to a selection of the first selectable item; a second selectable item, used to deny the proposed setting change in response to a selection of the second selectable item; and a third selectable item, used to display one further explanation in response to a selection of the third selectable item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher Lyle Bender, Michael Grant Kirkup, Michael Kenneth Brown, Radu Alexandru Manea, Brian Alexander Zubert
  • Patent number: 11241999
    Abstract: An indication device for a vehicle of a service provider associated with a transport service includes an output device and a communication interface for establishing a communication link with a provider device of the service provider. The communication interface can receive, via the communication link, a set of output configuration data associated with a request for the transport service to cause the output device to transition from outputting a default configuration to outputting the output configuration based on a determined state of the service provider or the transport service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Uber Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Kalanick, Shalin Amin
  • Patent number: 11232713
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and devices for identifying, tracking, and deterring UAVs via ADS-B signals are disclosed. The system leverages a plurality of sensors operatively connected over a network to a configuration of software and/or hardware for detecting approaching UAVs. In response to detecting approaching UAVs, the system generates and propagates ADS-B signals to be received by the UAVs for deterring the UAVs from entering a particular airspace, wherein the particular airspace is indicated by data encoded within the ADS-B signal. According to particular aspects of the present disclosure, the ADS-B signals can be propagated continuously or on-demand. Furthermore, the ADS-B signals may be generated based on real-time GPS data, or the ADS-B signals may be generated based on “spoofed” or hard-coded location data, for disguising a particular ADS-B signal as being transmitted from a different location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Dedrone Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Kai Baumgart, Rene Seeber
  • Patent number: 11232295
    Abstract: A system receives a digital representation of a biometric for a person, uses the digital representation of the biometric to determine and/or otherwise retrieve identity information associated with the person, and uses the identity information to perform one or more actions related to the person's presence in one or more areas. For example, the system may estimate a path for the person and signal an agent electronic device based on the path. In another example, the system may determine a presence of a person within the area and/or transmit information to an agent electronic device regarding the determined presence. In still another example, the system may receive a request to communicate with the person and forward the communication to the person using the identity information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: ALCLEAR, LLC
    Inventors: Joe Trelin, Matthew Snyder, Rob Wisniewski
  • Patent number: 11227473
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for a self-testing hazard sensing device are described herein. One device includes a sensor, a wire dipped in a material, a controller configured to provide a current to the wire to heat the material and generate aerosol and/or carbon monoxide, and an airflow generator configured to provide the aerosol and/or carbon monoxide to the sensor. The controller configured to determine whether the self-testing hazard sensing device is functioning properly using the aerosol and/or carbon monoxide provided to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce R. Griffith, Dale Johnson, Christopher Dearden, Michael Barson, Benjamin Wolf
  • Patent number: 11217073
    Abstract: An instant alert notifier and docking station for use in emergency situations. Several notifiers and docking station can be located through a building. In a use, the user presses a button and pulls the device cover, which causes the notifier to (1) snap a still image of the person removing the notifier, (2) trigger a “code red” alert and/or activate flashing red LEDS on the docking stations where they are located throughout the building and/or (3) switch from a front to a rear camera operation. Using the notifier, real time video, and still images can be captured and uploaded to first responder devices. The pressing of the button or removal of the notifier from the docking station can also cause the system to stream live video to the first responders from all of the other notifiers in the building still contained within their docking stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventor: William J. Rintz
  • Patent number: 11217094
    Abstract: In this disclosure, collaborative multi-agent-based TST is presented with dedicated intersection controllers that include software agents which read local and remote detection systems and then collaboratively optimize signal timing phases by considering the feedback of all controller agents that may be affected by a change. The disclosure also presents an augmented system which considers network input from handheld remote devices to update certain traffic light phase information and adapt to emerging emergency situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Rym Zalila-Wenkstern, Behnam Torabi
  • Patent number: 11192460
    Abstract: A method and power transmitter for efficiently controlling power transmission to one or more power receivers in a wireless multi-power transmission system are provided. The method includes performing, when a predetermined measurement cycle arrives, a load measurement; comparing a current load measurement value with a previous load measurement value; determining whether the current load measurement value is increased over the previous load measurement value by at least as much as a first predetermined threshold; gradually increasing, when the load measurement value is increased over the previous load measurement value by at least as much as the first threshold, a transmission power value until a request for a subscription to a wireless multi-power transmission network from a power reception target within a predetermined time limit; and stopping, when the request for the subscription is not received before the time limit is exceeded, power transmission to the power reception target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kang-Ho Byun, Kyung-Woo Lee, Young-Min Lee, Se-Ho Park, Yu-Su Kim, Sung-Ku Yeo
  • Patent number: 11184443
    Abstract: An improved system detects an environmental anomaly in a shipping container and initiates a mediation response through a generated layered alert notification. The system includes sensor-based ID nodes associated with packages within the container, and a command node mounted to the container communicating with the ID nodes and an external transceiver on a vehicle transporting the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.
    Inventor: Ole-Petter Skaaksrud
  • Patent number: 11178228
    Abstract: An improved system detects an environmental anomaly in a shipping container and initiates a mediation response through a generated layered alert notification. The system includes sensor-based ID nodes associated with packages within the container, and a command node mounted to the container communicating with the ID nodes and an external transceiver on a vehicle transporting the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.
    Inventor: Ole-Petter Skaaksrud
  • Patent number: 11166856
    Abstract: Sensor devices and systems for monitoring the basic needs of an infant comprising feeding, sleeping, and/or voiding (urinating and/or defecating) are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Blanca Arizti, Mark Reidy
  • Patent number: 11170643
    Abstract: The traffic light approach intervening safety system is a safety device that is configured for use in traffic control. The traffic light approach intervening safety system includes a traffic control signal and an emergency vehicle. The traffic light approach intervening safety system establishes a communication link between the traffic control signal and the emergency vehicle that indicates to the traffic control signal that the emergency vehicle is in the vicinity of the traffic control signal. Upon receipt of the indication of the presence of the emergency vehicle, the traffic light approach intervening safety system overrides the normal operation of the traffic control signal with a plurality of visually distinct signals that direct the flow of traffic such that a path is cleared for the passage of the emergency vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Inventor: Leonard Carter
  • Patent number: 11152113
    Abstract: An infusion system authorizes changes to operating parameters for a patient by any one of a plurality of caregivers that can be identified as being in a predetermined physical space. Individuals are detected within the space based on detecting signals from respective wireless transmitters associated with the plurality of individuals. Performance of an operation being initiated at the infusion system is authorized based on the identification of the individuals. An association between the operation and the one or more individuals detected within the physical space at a time of the operation is automatically recorded, without requiring a logon of the one or more individuals to the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventor: Erik Barnes
  • Patent number: 11127284
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for a self-calibrating fire sensing device are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Barson, Benjamin Wolf, Christopher Dearden
  • Patent number: 11127281
    Abstract: Security method for route tracking and route monitoring by means of an electronic device and at least one external receiving device linked to the electronic device, the electronic device being configured to carry out a position determination using one or more location methods, which comprises the following steps: defining an individual reference route by entering the starting point and destination point and adapting the route guidance; defining a security perimeter by entering a maximum distance value; continuously determining the position while following a reference route; continuously calculating the distance of the current position from the reference route; comparing the current distance of the current position from the reference route with the defined maximum distance of the security perimeter; transmitting a signal by means of wireless data transmission to the at least one linked receiving device if the current position is outside the security perimeter; outputting a signal of the linked receiving device
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventor: Roald Mathias Hesse
  • Patent number: 11127288
    Abstract: A mobile device includes an application program that is capable of determining location and a bearing direction of travel. Further, the application program is associated with a back end server that can receive definitions of local geofenced regions, including regions over roadways that indicate the proper bearing direction of traffic for vehicles in those defined regions. The application program monitors its location, which is also the location of a vehicle in which the device is traveling, and compares it with geofenced regions. When the vehicle is within a geofenced region having a traffic direction indication, the application program compares the present bearing direction with that indicated for the geofenced region. When the comparison indicates the vehicle in the wrong direction, the mobile device emits one or more alerts to indicate that the vehicle is traveling in the wrong direction for that traffic lane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: GEOTOLL, INC.
    Inventors: Jaime Andres Borras, Wyatt Drake Geist
  • Patent number: 11091166
    Abstract: A vehicle having one or more cameras, configured to record one or more images of a driver of the vehicle. The camera(s) can be configured to send biometric image data derived from the image(s). The vehicle can include a computing system configured to receive the biometric data and to determine a risk score of the driver based on the received biometric data and an AI technique, such as an ANN or a decision tree. The received biometric data or a derivative thereof can be input for the AI technique. The computing system can also be configured to transmit the risk score of the driver to the customer so that the customer can decide whether to book the vehicle for a ride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Richard Noel Bielby
  • Patent number: 11087612
    Abstract: A premises management system may monitor the location of a vehicle, and may perform an action based on the location of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventor: Jim Poder
  • Patent number: 11051995
    Abstract: Sensor devices and systems for monitoring the basic needs of an infant comprising feeding, sleeping, and/or voiding (urinating and/or defecating) are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Blanca Arizti, Mark Reidy