Patents by Inventor Eric Eichensehr
Eric Eichensehr 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).
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Patent number: 8725845Abstract: A convergence and automation system (CAS) includes an internet protocol based network, hardware connected to the network, implemented with a web service for devices (WSD) protocol and including a plurality of devices, wherein each device is configured to perform at least one service, and a configuration tool to configure the CAS, to control hardware, and to converge and automate the services from the devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Exceptional Innovation LLCInventors: Seale Moorer, Eric Eichensehr
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Patent number: 8271881Abstract: An automation system operating in a Web Service for Devices environment includes clients and devices, a network comprising a server configured to be connected to the clients and devices with the web services for devices, and a touch screen device coupled to the network and provided a user interface for controlling the devices. The clients and devices are configured with a web services for devices stack protocol to provide automation-based control and communication between the clients and devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Exceptional Innovation, LLCInventors: Seal Moorer, Eric Eichensehr, William K. Virgin, Joesph Lehman
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Patent number: 8209398Abstract: A system and method for streaming media data in a Web Service environment between two or more units are disclosed. The first unit processes the media data for transfer, using a media streaming application. A network implemented with Web Service transfers the processed media data using a real-time media streaming protocol. The second unit renders the processed media data for playback, using the media streaming application.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Exceptional Innovation LLCInventors: Seale Moorer, Eric Eichensehr, Adam Love
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Patent number: 8155142Abstract: An internet-protocol (IP) based digital audio device having a network interface receiving a digital audio signal from an IP network and implemented with web services for devices. The digital audio device further includes a digital to analog (D/A) converter connected to the network interface converting the digital audio signal to an analog audio signal, and an amplifier connected to the D/A converter and amplifying the analog audio signal from the D/A converter.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Exceptional Innovation LLCInventors: Seale Moorer, Eric Eichensehr
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Patent number: 8001219Abstract: A convergence and automation system includes (a) an internet-protocol based (IP) network implemented with a web service for devices (WSD) protocol, (b) a plurality of devices connected to the network, wherein each device is configured to perform at least one service, (c) a server implemented with the WSD protocol, connected to the network and configured to control the devices for converging and automating the services thereof, and (d) at least one client implemented with the WSD protocol, connected to the network and configured to control at least a portion of the services of the devices. One of the server and the at least one client is configured to establish communication with the devices and further configured with a control panel application allowing a user to configure and test the convergence and automation system.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Exceptional Innovation, LLCInventors: Seale Moorer, Eric Eichensehr
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Patent number: 7966083Abstract: A process of operating an automation system with an internet protocol based network includes receiving a user input to a client having a user interface implemented with Web Service for Devices (WSD) to initiate a series of scripted automation commands, executing the scripted automation commands by communicating the commands to at least one device implemented with WSD, and performing, with the at least one device, the scripted automation commands. The client is one of a personal computer, a television, a personal digital assistant, and a controller. The device is one of an audio system, a video system, an intercom system, a lighting system, a security system, and a HVAC system.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Exceptional Innovation LLCInventors: Seale Moorer, Eric Eichensehr
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Patent number: 7962130Abstract: A convergence and automation system (CAS) includes an internet-protocol (IP) based network implemented with a web service for devices (WSD) protocol, devices connected to the network, each configured to perform at least one service, a server implemented with the WSD protocol, connected to the network and configured to control the devices to converge and automate the services thereof, and a portable device implemented with the WSD protocol, connected to the network and configured to control the devices and perform the services. The server is implemented with Windows Sideshow to collect information necessary for controlling the devices and provides the collected information to the portable device.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Exceptional InnovationInventors: Seale Moorer, Eric Eichensehr, Kyle Virgin, Timothy McMahon
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Patent number: 7667968Abstract: A cooling system for an electrical device includes a receptacle unit having a main opening with an inner chamber, a cooling unit operably associated with the electrical device arranged in the chamber of the receptacle unit, intake and exhaust openings arranged between the electronic device and the receptacle unit, an intake path extending from the intake opening to the cooling unit via the chamber of the receptacle unit and an exhaust path extending from the cooling unit to the exhaust opening via the inner space of the receptacle unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2007Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Exceptional Innovation, LLCInventors: Seale Moorer, Eric Eichensehr, William K. Virgin, Joseph Lehman
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Patent number: 7587464Abstract: Automation system and process of operating an automation system in a Web Service environment includes providing at least one automation client and at least one automation device, the at least one automation client and the at least one automation device configured with a web services for devices stack protocol, connecting a network including at least one server with the web services for devices to the at least one automation client and the at least one automation device, and transmitting automation-based control and communication between the at least one automation client and at least one automation device. The at least one automation client includes one of a TV, a personal computer, a personal digital assistant, a control panel, and a game controller and the at least one automation device comprises an audio system, a video system, an intercom system, a lighting system, a security system, and a HVAC system.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Exceptional Innovation, LLCInventors: Seale Moorer, Eric Eichensehr
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Patent number: 7509402Abstract: An automation system and process of operating an automation system in a Web Service environment, includes providing at least one client and at least one device, the at least one client and the at least one device configured with a web services for devices stack protocol, connecting a network includes at least one server with the web services for devices to the at least one client and the at least one device, and transmitting automation-based control and communication between the at least one client and at least one device, wherein the at least one client comprises one of a touch screen display and a handheld controller and the at least one device comprises an audio system, a video system, an intercom system, a lighting system, a security system, a link, and a HVAC system.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Exceptional Innovation, LLCInventors: Seale Moorer, Eric Eichensehr
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Patent number: 7496627Abstract: A convergence and automation system includes (a) an internet-protocol based network, (b) hardware implemented with a web service for devices (WSD) protocol, wherein the hardware includes a plurality of devices connected to the network, each device being configured to perform at least one service, and a server connected to network and configured to control the devices for converging and automating the services thereof; and (c) software implemented with the WSD protocol and configured to establish communication among the sever and the devices and perform a logging function to record events and errors taking places in the convergence and automation system.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Exceptional Innovation, LLCInventors: Seale Moorer, Eric Eichensehr
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Publication number: 20080154398Abstract: A convergence and automation system (CAS) includes an internet-protocol (IP) based network implemented with a web service for devices (WSD) protocol, devices connected to the network, each configured to perform at least one service, a server implemented with the WSD protocol, connected to the network and configured to control the devices to converge and automate the services thereof, and a portable device implemented with the WSD protocol, connected to the network and configured to control the devices and perform the services. The server is implemented with Windows Sideshow to collect information necessary for controlling the devices and provides the collected information to the portable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Seale Moorer, Eric Eichensehr, Kyle Virgin, Timothy McMahon
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Publication number: 20070288849Abstract: An automation system operating in a Web Service for Devices environment includes clients and devices, a network comprising a server configured to be connected to the clients and devices with the web services for devices, and a touch screen device coupled to the network and provided a user interface for controlling the devices. The clients and devices are configured with a web services for devices stack protocol to provide automation-based control and communication between the clients and devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventors: Seale Moorer, Eric Eichensehr, William Virgin, Joe Lehman
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Publication number: 20070268667Abstract: A cooling system for an electrical device includes a receptacle unit having a main opening with an inner chamber, a cooling unit operably associated with the electrical device arranged in the chamber of the receptacle unit, intake and exhaust openings arranged between the electronic device and the receptacle unit, an intake path extending from the intake opening to the cooling unit via the chamber of the receptacle unit and an exhaust path extending from the cooling unit to the exhaust opening via the inner space of the receptacle unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: Seale Moorer, Eric Eichensehr, William Virgin, Joseph Lehman
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Publication number: 20070260713Abstract: A convergence and automation system (CAS) includes an internet protocol based network, hardware connected to the network, implemented with a web service for devices (WSD) protocol and including a plurality of devices, wherein each device is configured to perform at least one service, and a configuration tool to configure the CAS, to control hardware, and to converge and automate the services from the devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: November 8, 2007Inventors: Seale Moorer, Eric Eichensehr
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Publication number: 20070241945Abstract: A convergence and automation system includes (a) an internet-protocol based (IP) network implemented with a web service for devices (WSD) protocol, (b) a plurality of devices connected to the network, wherein each device is configured to perform at least one service, (c) a server implemented with the WSD protocol, connected to the network and configured to control the devices for converging and automating the services thereof, and (d) at least one client implemented with the WSD protocol, connected to the network and configured to control at least a portion of the services of the devices. One of the server and the at least one client is configured to establish communication with the devices and further configured with a control panel application allowing a user to configure and test the convergence and automation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventors: Seale MOORER, Eric Eichensehr
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Publication number: 20070225865Abstract: Automation system and process of operating an automation system in a Web Service environment includes providing at least one automation client and at least one automation device, the at least one automation client and the at least one automation device configured with a web services for devices stack protocol, connecting a network including at least one server with the web services for devices to the at least one automation client and the at least one automation device, and transmitting automation-based control and communication between the at least one automation client and at least one automation device. The at least one automation client includes one of a TV, a personal computer, a personal digital assistant, a control panel, and a game controller and the at least one automation device comprises an audio system, a video system, an intercom system, a lighting system, a security system, and a HVAC system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Seale MOORER, Eric EICHENSEHR
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Publication number: 20070225866Abstract: A process of operating an automation system with an internet protocol based network includes receiving a user input to a client having a user interface implemented with Web Service for Devices (WSD) to initiate a series of scripted automation commands, executing the scripted automation commands by communicating the commands to at least one device implemented with WSD, and performing, with the at least one device, the scripted automation commands. The client is one of a personal computer, a television, a personal digital assistant, and a controller. The device is one of an audio system, a video system, an intercom system, a lighting system, a security system, and a HVAC system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Seale Moorer, Eric Eichensehr
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Publication number: 20070225867Abstract: An automation system and process of operating an automation system in a Web Service environment, includes providing at least one client and at least one device, the at least one client and the at least one device configured with a web services for devices stack protocol, connecting a network includes at least one server with the web services for devices to the at least one client and the at least one device, and transmitting automation-based control and communication between the at least one client and at least one device, wherein the at least one client comprises one of a touch screen display and a handheld controller and the at least one device comprises an audio system, a video system, an intercom system, a lighting system, a security system, a link, and a HVAC system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Seale Moorer, Eric Eichensehr
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Publication number: 20070217446Abstract: An internet-protocol (IP) based digital audio device having a network interface receiving a digital audio signal from an IP network and implemented with web services for devices. The digital audio device further includes a digital to analog (D/A) converter connected to the network interface converting the digital audio signal to an analog audio signal, and an amplifier connected to the D/A converter and amplifying the analog audio signal from the D/A converter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Seale Moorer, Eric Eichensehr