Patents by Inventor Jeff T. Reid
Jeff T. Reid 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: 11356544Abstract: A configurable, multi-function IP-based communication product has a touch screen display and common hardware set form factor that can be configured for use in any of a plurality of operational modes and can be ruggedized for use in harsh environments. The common hardware set form factor enables the IP-based communication product to be optimized for commercial use, that is, easily adapted for different applications and environments using a minimal number of housing configurations or features (e.g., tactile buttons or dials). The operational modes can include, but are not limited to, VoIP telephone, video streaming for video calls, intercom, alarm activation for a central public address/general alarm (PA/GA) system, a “serverless” page-party (SP2) system, voice product with FLASH, product with conference function, transit on-board communications device, and so on.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Jeff T. Reid
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Publication number: 20210075899Abstract: A configurable, multi-function IP-based communication product has a touch screen display and common hardware set form factor that can be configured for use in any of a plurality of operational modes and can be ruggedized for use in harsh environments. The common hardware set form factor enables the IP-based communication product to be optimized for commercial use, that is, easily adapted for different applications and environments using a minimal number of housing configurations or features (e.g., tactile buttons or dials). The operational modes can include, but are not limited to, VoIP telephone, video streaming for video calls, intercom, alarm activation for a central public address/general alarm (PA/GA) system, a “serverless” page-party (SP2) system, voice product with FLASH, product with conference function, transit on-board communications device, and so on.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventor: Jeff T. REID
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Patent number: 10873658Abstract: A configurable, multi-function IP-based communication product has a touch screen display and common hardware set form factor that can be configured for use in any of a plurality of operational modes and can be ruggedized for use in harsh environments. The common hardware set form factor enables the IP-based communication product to be optimized for commercial use, that is, easily adapted for different applications and environments using a minimal number of housing configurations or features (e.g., tactile buttons or dials). The operational modes can include, but are not limited to, VoIP telephone, video streaming for video calls, intercom, alarm activation for a central public address/general alarm (PA/GA) system, a “serverless” page-party (SP2) system, voice product with FLASH, product with conference function, on-board communications device, and so on.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventor: Jeff T. Reid
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Publication number: 20190058783Abstract: A configurable, multi-function IP-based communication product has a touch screen display and common hardware set form factor that can be configured for use in any of a plurality of operational modes and can be ruggedized for use in harsh environments. The common hardware set form factor enables the IP-based communication product to be optimized for commercial use, that is, easily adapted for different applications and environments using a minimal number of housing configurations or features (e.g., tactile buttons or dials). The operational modes can include, but are not limited to, VoIP telephone, video streaming for video calls, intercom, alarm activation for a central public address/general alarm (PA/GA) system, a “serverless” page-party (SP2) system, voice product with FLASH, product with conference function, on-board communications device, and so on.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: Jeff T. Reid
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Patent number: 9648645Abstract: VoIP-based telephone is provided with integral paging amplifier and a WiFi antenna, and is designed for hazardous areas such as UL Class I, Division 1, Division 2 and IEC Ex including the WiFi antenna. A system of VoIP-based telephone units supports multicast to provide prioritized and loudspeaker-zoned paging. The integral 30-watt class D amplifier in the telephone units provides sufficient volume for paging and ringing to be reliably detected by personnel in hazardous locations. Upon lifting the handset, the telephone unit can automatically revert to standard VoIP telephone operation. The telephones can be powered via DC, AC or with Power over Ethernet (POE).Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John V. Zukas, Jeff T. Reid, Jeffrey M. Weist, Roger W. Deihm, Ross H. Moughan
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Patent number: 9609669Abstract: VoIP-based telephone is provided with integral paging amplifier and a WiFi antenna, and is designed for hazardous areas such as UL Class I, Division 1, Division 2 and IEC Ex including the WiFi antenna. A system of VoIP-based telephone units supports multicast to provide prioritized and loudspeaker-zoned paging. The integral 30-watt class D amplifier in the telephone units provides sufficient volume for paging and ringing to be reliably detected by personnel in hazardous locations. Upon lifting the handset, the telephone unit can automatically revert to standard VoIP telephone operation. The telephones can be powered via DC, AC or with Power over Ethernet (POE).Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John V. Zukas, Jeff T. Reid, Jeffrey M. Weist, Roger W. Deihm, Ross H. Moughan
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Patent number: 9520742Abstract: System and method for monitoring electrical devices such as luminaires, including ballast and/or battery powered lighting components, for variety of fault conditions from central location utilize monitoring unit that interfaces with host lighting fixture or luminaire to allow status of host to be remotely monitored. Monitoring unit can interface with host in fully galvanically isolated manner using current transformers allowing host lighting fixture to be monitored in the least intrusive manner. Monitoring unit can be seamlessly fitted to new luminaires or existing luminaires. Current transformer interface has minimal effect on host ballast functionality and operation. Monitoring system may include a plurality of monitoring units multi-dropped on a single field bus network or in a power line communication. Power for monitoring unit can be derived from field bus network or power line. Operating parameters and addressing information of monitoring unit may be configured via interface using laptop or PC.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Philip Gregory Brown, Alec M. Mercer, Jeff T. Reid
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Publication number: 20160270127Abstract: VoIP-based telephone is provided with integral paging amplifier and a WiFi antenna, and is designed for hazardous areas such as UL Class I, Division 1, Division 2 and IEC Ex including the WiFi antenna. A system of VoIP-based telephone units supports multicast to provide prioritized and loudspeaker-zoned paging. The integral 30-watt class D amplifier in the telephone units provides sufficient volume for paging and ringing to be reliably detected by personnel in hazardous locations. Upon lifting the handset, the telephone unit can automatically revert to standard VoIP telephone operation. The telephones can be powered via DC, AC or with Power over Ethernet (POE).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: John V. Zukas, Jeff T. Reid, Jeffrey M. Weist, Roger W. Deihm, Ross H. Moughan
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Patent number: 9351129Abstract: VoIP-based telephone is provided with integral paging amplifier and a WiFi antenna, and is designed for hazardous areas such as UL Class I, Division 1, Division 2 and IEC Ex including the WiFi antenna. A system of VoIP-based telephone units supports multicast to provide prioritized and loudspeaker-zoned paging. The integral 30-watt class D amplifier in the telephone units provides sufficient volume for paging and ringing to be reliably detected by personnel in hazardous locations. Upon lifting the handset, the telephone unit can automatically revert to standard VoIP telephone operation. The telephones can be powered via DC, AC or with Power over Ethernet (POE).Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: John V. Zukas, Jeff T. Reid, Jeffrey M. Weist, Roger W. Deihm, Ross H. Moughan
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Publication number: 20160005294Abstract: System and method for monitoring electrical devices such as luminaires, including ballast and/or battery powered lighting components, for variety of fault conditions from central location utilize monitoring unit that interfaces with host lighting fixture or luminaire to allow status of host to be remotely monitored. Monitoring unit can interface with host in fully galvanically isolated manner using current transformers allowing host lighting fixture to be monitored in the least intrusive manner. Monitoring unit can be seamlessly fitted to new luminaires or existing luminaires. Current transformer interface has minimal effect on host ballast functionality and operation. Monitoring system may include a plurality of monitoring units multi-dropped on a single field bus network or in a power line communication. Power for monitoring unit can be derived from field bus network or power line. Operating parameters and addressing information of monitoring unit may be configured via interface using laptop or PC.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Philip Gregory Brown, Alec M. Mercer, Jeff T. Reid
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Publication number: 20150063192Abstract: VoIP-based telephone is provided with integral paging amplifier and a WiFi antenna, and is designed for hazardous areas such as UL Class I, Division 1, Division 2 and IEC Ex including the WiFi antenna. A system of VoIP-based telephone units supports multicast to provide prioritized and loudspeaker-zoned paging. The integral 30-watt class D amplifier in the telephone units provides sufficient volume for paging and ringing to be reliably detected by personnel in hazardous locations. Upon lifting the handset, the telephone unit can automatically revert to standard VoIP telephone operation. The telephones can be powered via DC, AC or with Power over Ethernet (POE).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: John V. Zukas, Jeff T. Reid, Jeffrey M. Weist, Roger W. Deihm, Ross H. Moughan