Patents by Inventor Gary Friar
Gary Friar 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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Publication number: 20230334258Abstract: A language device is described. A language device includes processing circuitry configured to: determine an urgency level of a message based at least in part on a natural language processing (NLP) model; determine a priority of an event associated with the message based at least in part on the urgency level; and order the message relative to a plurality of other messages in a customer queue based at least in part on the priority of the event associated with the message.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Bhaskar THADISETTY, Patrick BLACK, Connor MCNABOE, Gary FRIAR
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Patent number: 11734518Abstract: A language device is described. A language device includes processing circuitry configured to: determine an urgency level of a message based at least in part on a natural language processing (NLP) model; determine a priority of an event associated with the message based at least in part on the urgency level; and order the message relative to a plurality of other messages in a customer queue based at least in part on the priority of the event associated with the message.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: The ADT Security CorporationInventors: Bhaskar Thadisetty, Patrick Black, Connor McNaboe, Gary Friar
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Publication number: 20230196025Abstract: A language device is described. A language device includes processing circuitry configured to: determine an urgency level of a message based at least in part on a natural language processing (NLP) model; determine a priority of an event associated with the message based at least in part on the urgency level; and order the message relative to a plurality of other messages in a customer queue based at least in part on the priority of the event associated with the message.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2022Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Bhaskar THADISETTY, Patrick BLACK, Connor MCNABOE, Gary FRIAR
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Patent number: 10446000Abstract: A control device and method for monitoring a premises are provided. The control device is in communication with a plurality of premises devices. The control device includes processing circuitry configured to: receive premises data from at least one of the plurality of premises device and determine whether the premises data meet an alarm condition. The processing circuitry is further configured to, if the premises data meets an alarm condition: monitor for identification data from a wireless device not associated with the control device, receive identification data from the wireless device and perform at least one detection function based on the identification data.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: The ADT Security CorporationInventors: Gary Friar, Tim Rader
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Publication number: 20180247508Abstract: A control device and method for monitoring a premises are provided. The control device is in communication with a plurality of premises devices. The control device includes processing circuitry configured to: receive premises data from at least one of the plurality of premises device and determine whether the premises data meet an alarm condition. The processing circuitry is further configured to, if the premises data meets an alarm condition: monitor for identification data from a wireless device not associated with the control device, receive identification data from the wireless device and perform at least one detection function based on the identification data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Gary FRIAR, Tim RADER
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Publication number: 20180247498Abstract: A device, server and methods for translating captured media of a premises device. A device is provided. The device includes processing circuitry configured to capture media of a premises device in the premises system where the captured media indicates at least one of a status and diagnostic information associated with the premises device. The processing circuitry is further configured to, if the captured media matches at least one predefined criterion: output at least one of an audio and visual translation of the captured media.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Gary FRIAR, Tim RADER, Michael GARAVUSO
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Patent number: 8531286Abstract: A security system includes at least one audio sensor and an alarm panel that transmits alarm report data through a communications network to at least one alarm receiver located at a central station remote from the premises that receives the alarm report data transmitted from the alarm panel through the communications network. A line card receives the alarm report data. An alarm receiver processor receives and processes regulated alarm report data in accordance with Underwriter Laboratories 1610 requirements. The line card is operable for receiving non-regulated alarm report data that is not regulated in accordance with Underwriter Laboratories 1610 requirements. The line card includes a secondary communications channel interfaced to a central station automation system and routes the regulated alarm report data to the central station automation system over the secondary communications channel and bypasses the alarm receiver processor.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Gary Friar, Mark Davis
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Patent number: 8248226Abstract: Digital audio sensors receive and digitize audio signals and transmit the digitized signals to a central monitoring station for monitoring by an operator. The system can allow load balancing and other improvements.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventor: Gary Friar
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Patent number: 7986228Abstract: A security system includes at least one audio sensor and alarm panel, each located at a premises and generating alarm report data through a communications network to at least one alarm receiver located at a central station remote from the premises. A line card receives the alarm report data. An alarm receiver processor receives and processes regulated alarm report data in accordance with Underwriter Laboratories 1610 requirements. A line card is operable for receiving non-regulated alarm report data that is not regulated in accordance with Underwriter Laboratories 1610 requirements and establishing a bi-directional link for the non-regulated alarm report data between any central station automation system and the alarm panel at the premises until the bi-directional link is no longer required.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Gary Friar, Mark Davis
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Publication number: 20090058629Abstract: A security system includes at least one audio sensor and alarm panel, each located at a premises and generating alarm report data through a communications network to at least one alarm receiver located at a central station remote from the premises. A line card receives the alarm report data. An alarm receiver processor receives and processes regulated alarm report data in accordance with Underwriter Laboratories 1610 requirements. A line card is operable for receiving non-regulated alarm report data that is not regulated in accordance with Underwriter Laboratories 1610 requirements and establishing a bi-directional link for the non-regulated alarm report data between any central station automation system and the alarm panel at the premises until the bi-directional link is no longer required.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: Sonitrol Corporation, Corporation of the State of FloridaInventors: Gary FRIAR, Mark Davis
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Publication number: 20090058630Abstract: A security system includes at least one audio sensor and an alarm panel that transmits alarm report data through a communications network to at least one alarm receiver located at a central station remote from the premises that receives the alarm report data transmitted from the alarm panel through the communications network. A line card receives the alarm report data. An alarm receiver processor receives and processes regulated alarm report data in accordance with Underwriter Laboratories 1610 requirements. The line card is operable for receiving non-regulated alarm report data that is not regulated in accordance with Underwriter Laboratories 1610 requirements. The line card includes a secondary communications channel interfaced to a central station automation system and routes the regulated alarm report data to the central station automation system over the secondary communications channel and bypasses the alarm receiver processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: Sonitrol Corporation, Corporation of the State of FloridaInventors: Gary FRIAR, Mark Davis
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Patent number: 7391315Abstract: A security system includes at least one audio sensor located at a premises that receives audio signals and converts the audio signals to digitized audio signals. A server is located remote from the plurality of premises and receives the digitized audio signals from each of the premises. A plurality of clients are in communication with the server, which is operative for selecting the client for receiving digitized audio signals for a selected premises. The client is operative for converting the digitized audio signals from the selected premises into audio for an operator that is monitoring the premises.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Sonitrol CorporationInventor: Gary Friar
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Publication number: 20060192668Abstract: Digital audio sensors receive and digitize audio signals and transmit the digitized signals to a central monitoring station for monitoring by an operator. The system can allow load balancing and other improvements.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2006Publication date: August 31, 2006Inventor: Gary Friar
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Publication number: 20060107298Abstract: A security system includes at least one audio sensor located at a premises that receives audio signals and converts the audio signals to digitized audio signals. A server is located remote from the plurality of premises and receives the digitized audio signals from each of the premises. A plurality of clients are in communication with the server, which is operative for selecting the client for receiving digitized audio signals for a selected premises. The client is operative for converting the digitized audio signals from the selected premises into audio for an operator that is monitoring the premises.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Applicant: SONITROL CORPORATION, Corporation of the State of DelawareInventor: Gary Friar
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Publication number: 20060104312Abstract: Digital audio sensors receive and digitize audio signals and transmit the digitized signals to a central monitoring station for monitoring by an operator. The system can allow load balancing and other improvements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Applicant: SONITROL CORPORATION, Corporation of the State of DelawareInventor: Gary Friar
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Patent number: 7042349Abstract: A security system includes a sensor and a control panel that receives transmissions from the sensor. The sensor has a user-operable testing actuator that tests a condition sensing device in the sensor. A method of operating the sensor includes generating, in response to actuation of the testing actuator in the absence of a predetermined condition, a transmission from the sensor including information indicating that a test of the sensor has been conducted. The method further includes receiving by the control panel, in response to actuation of the testing actuator in the presence of the predetermined condition, a transmission from the sensor indicating that the control panel should not report to a monitoring station.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2002Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: John Bergman, Gary Friar, David Mayne
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Publication number: 20040041703Abstract: A security system includes a sensor and a control panel that receives transmissions from the sensor. The sensor has a user-operable testing actuator that tests a condition sensing device in the sensor. A method of operating the sensor includes generating, in response to actuation of the testing actuator in the absence of a predetermined condition, a transmission from the sensor including information indicating that a test of the sensor has been conducted. The method further includes receiving by the control panel, in response to actuation of the testing actuator in the presence of the predetermined condition, a transmission from the sensor indicating that the control panel should not report to a monitoring station.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2002Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventors: John Bergman, Gary Friar, David Mayne
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Patent number: 6537335Abstract: A candle having a selectively and reversibly variable color pattern. In one embodiment, the candle comprises a solid transparent gel with a thermochromic or photochromic pigment dispersed evenly throughout. The candle main body changes from a first color to a second color, or from colored to transparent, or from transparent to colored, in response to heat or light from the candle flame, and reverts to the original color or absence of color upon extinguishing the flame. The candle comprises (a) a solid combustible matrix, and (b) a reversible thermochromic or photochromic composition blended into said solid combustible matrix.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1999Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Dragoco Gerberding & Co. AGInventors: Gary Friars, Marjorie McManus
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Patent number: 6290977Abstract: A topical flowable personal care product, and more specifically, a shower gel shampoo, body lotion, moisturizing cream, sunscreen, skin toner, or the like, exhibiting a thermochromic color change, preferably at a discrete temperature, preferably at a temperature between about 20° C. (room temperature) and about 37° C. (skin or shower-water temperature). The composition thus changes in response to body heat or the heat of a bath or shower.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2000Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: Dragoco Gerberding & Co. AGInventors: Gary Friars, Marjorie McManus
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Patent number: 6106849Abstract: A "single-use" personal care product designed to replace conventional single use products such as small bars of soap, mini-bottles of shampoo, etc. A water soluble foamed polymer structure, such as produced by freeze drying acemannan derived from aloe vera, serves as the carrier for the personal care active ingredient, and provides the bulk to the structure. The dry foamed product has high void volume, good dimensional stability, high surface area, dissolves easily and completely upon exposure to water and hand mechanical action, and leaves no adverse residue on the skin. The product does not require bottling or complex wrapping, and is much more economical and environmentally friendly than the conventional single use products it replaces. The product can be conveniently carried in a purse or pocket, so that a consumer need never be without his/her favorite personal care products.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1998Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: Dragoco Gerberding & Co. AGInventors: Nisha Malkan, Gary Friars, Robert P. Manzo