Patents by Inventor David Allan Black

David Allan Black has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11983975
    Abstract: A system and method for sensing or tracking users at a geographic location or destination and collecting data based upon such users and/or the tracking of such users for enhancing the experience of the users, providing increased operational functionality of venues or attractions associated with the destination, and/or managing or influencing behavior associated with users or employees at the geographic location or destination. The system may be accessible via software applications executed upon mobile devices and/or permanent hardware kiosks and/or via a web-based interface. Trackable hardware is carried and/or worn or otherwise associated with the users so that the users' movement and activities may be tracked at the geographic location or destination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Whitewater West Industries Ltd.
    Inventors: Aaron Daniel Mendelson, Richard D K Bojahra, David Allan Black, Rick Briggs, Philip R Edgell
  • Patent number: 11640738
    Abstract: A system and method for sensing or tracking users at a geographic location or destination and collecting data based upon such users and/or the tracking of such users for enhancing the experience of the users, providing increased operational functionality of venues or attractions associated with the destination, and/or managing or influencing behavior associated with users or employees at the geographic location or destination. The system may be accessible via software applications executed upon mobile devices and/or permanent hardware kiosks and/or via a web-based interface. Trackable hardware is carried and/or worn or otherwise associated with the users so that the users' movement and activities may be tracked at the geographic location or destination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: WHITEWATER WEST INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Aaron Daniel Mendelson, Richard D K Bojahra, David Allan Black, Rick Briggs, Philip R. Edgell
  • Publication number: 20220230494
    Abstract: Various embodiments for an automatic security system to allow a person to access a space upon authentication are provided. Various embodiments for methods of unlocking of an electronic access control device of a security system are also provided. The system and method involve the performance of a two-step authentication in which at least one step involves the evaluation of facial features, including a step which involves the presentation of adjusted facial features. The system and methods may be used to prevent or limit persons accessing a space they are not authorized to access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Rajeev Kumar Bakshi, David Allan Black, Joseph P, Weil
  • Publication number: 20200357211
    Abstract: A system and method for sensing or tracking users at a geographic location or destination and collecting data based upon such users and/or the tracking of such users for enhancing the experience of the users, providing increased operational functionality of venues or attractions associated with the destination, and/or managing or influencing behavior associated with users or employees at the geographic location or destination. The system may be accessible via software applications executed upon mobile devices and/or permanent hardware kiosks and/or via a web-based interface. Trackable hardware is carried and/or worn or otherwise associated with the users so that the users' movement and activities may be tracked at the geographic location or destination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Aaron Daniel Mendelson, Richard DK Bojahra, David Allan Black, Rick Briggs, Philip R. Edgell
  • Publication number: 20190304216
    Abstract: A system and method for sensing or tracking users at a geographic location or destination and collecting data based upon such users and/or the tracking of such users for enhancing the experience of the users, providing increased operational functionality of venues or attractions associated with the destination, and/or managing or influencing behavior associated with users or employees at the geographic location or destination. The system may be accessible via software applications executed upon mobile devices and/or permanent hardware kiosks and/or via a web-based interface. Trackable hardware is carried and/or worn or otherwise associated with the users so that the users' movement and activities may be tracked at the geographic location or destination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Aaron Daniel Mendelson, Richard DK Bojahra, David Allan Black, Rick Briggs, Philip R. Edgell