Patents by Inventor David Showalter

David Showalter 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).

  • System and method for controlling a vehicle security system
    Patent number: 7986215
    Abstract: A method for selectively controlling a security system comprises receiving a tag identification, determining a security identification based on the tag identification, and transmitting a message comprising the security identification and a security system command. A security system having a unique security identification comprises a control device for controlling the security system, wherein the control device transmits a message to the security system comprising the unique security identification and a function command, the control device comprising keypad for entering a tag identification corresponding to the unique security identification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Beehler, Joseph Dentamaro, Ryan Edwards, Michael Schroeder, David Showalter, Peter Stouffer, Shane Wilson
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080129449
    Abstract: A method for selectively controlling a security system comprises receiving a tag identification, determining a security identification based on the tag identification, and transmitting a message comprising the security identification and a security system command. A security system having a unique security identification comprises a control device for controlling the security system, wherein the control device transmits a message to the security system comprising the unique security identification and a function command, the control device comprising keypad for entering a tag identification corresponding to the unique security identification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2008
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Ryan Beehler, Joseph Dentamaro, Ryan Edwards, Michael Schroeder, David Showalter, Peter Stouffer, Shane Wilson
  • System and method for controlling a vehicle security system
    Patent number: 7332998
    Abstract: A method for selectively controlling a security system comprises receiving a tag identification, determining a security identification based on the tag identification, and transmitting a message comprising the security identification and a security system command. A security system having a unique security identification comprises a control device for controlling the security system, wherein the control device transmits a message to the security system comprising the unique security identification and a function command, the control device comprising keypad for entering a tag identification corresponding to the unique security identification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Beehler, Joseph Dentamaro, Ryan Edwards, Michael Schroeder, David Showalter, Peter Stouffer, Shane Wilson
  • Programmable electronic device
    Patent number: 7069127
    Abstract: A feature set module for programming features of a vehicle control system is disclosed. The feature set module is designed to be easily attached to or detached from an interface module of a control system. The feature set module may include a latching mechanism to secure the feature set module to the interface module. Additionally, the feature set module has terminals that communicate with terminals of the interface module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Audiovox Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Peter Stouffer, David Rupert, David Showalter, Richard Graham, Mark Cohrs, Ralph Girardin, Joseph Allio, Michael Foy, Steven Schroeder, Anthony Whitehead, Gregg Gagnon, Valeriy Bodrov
  • System and method for controlling a vehicle security system
    Publication number: 20050088280
    Abstract: A method for selectively controlling a security system comprises receiving a tag identification, determining a security identification based on the tag identification, and transmitting a message comprising the security identification and a security system command. A security system having a unique security identification comprises a control device for controlling the security system, wherein the control device transmits a message to the security system comprising the unique security identification and a function command, the control device comprising keypad for entering a tag identification corresponding to the unique security identification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Ryan Beehler, Joseph Dentamaro, Ryan Edwards, Michael Schroeder, David Showalter, Peter Stouffer, Shane Wilson
  • Programmable electronic device
    Publication number: 20050017852
    Abstract: A feature set module for programming features of a vehicle control system is disclosed. The feature set module is designed to be easily attached to or detached from an interface module of a control system. The feature set module may include a latching mechanism to secure the feature set module to the interface module. Additionally, the feature set module has terminals that communicate with terminals of the interface module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Peter Stouffer, David Rupert, David Showalter, Michael Schroeder, Richard Graham, Mark Cohrs, Ralph Girardin, Joseph Allio, Michael Foy, Steven Schroeder, Anthony Whitehead, Gregg Gagnon, Valeriy Bodrov
  • Programmable electronic device
    Patent number: 6697719
    Abstract: A feature set module provides programming features for a vehicle control system. The feature set module is designed to be easily attached to or detached from an interface module of a control system. The feature set module may include a latching mechanism to secure the feature set module to the interface module. Additionally, the feature set module has terminals that communicate with terminals of the interface module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Code Alarm, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Stouffer, David Rupert, David Showalter, Michael Schroeder, Richard Graham, Mark Cohrs, Ralph Girardin, Joseph Allio, Michael Foy, Steven Schroeder, Anthony Whitehead, Gregg Gagnon, Valeriy Bodrov
  • Programmable electronic device
    Publication number: 20030028299
    Abstract: A feature set module for programming features of a vehicle control system is disclosed. The feature set module is designed to be easily attached to or detached from an interface module of a control system. The feature set module may include a latching mechanism to secure the feature set module to the interface module. Additionally, the feature set module has terminals that communicate with terminals of the interface module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Peter Stouffer, David Rupert, David Showalter, Michael Schroeder, Richard Graham, Mark Cohrs, Ralph Girardin, Joseph Allio, Michael Foy, Steven Schroeder, Anthony Whitehead, Gregg Gagnon, Valeriy Bodrov