Patents by Inventor Michael Ehrman

Michael Ehrman 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).

  • Publication number: 20240169303
    Abstract: A cargo-sensing unit including: an image sensor; a transceiver; at least one processor; and a memory having stored thereon computer program code that, when executed by the processor, controls the at least one processor to: receive, from a controlling server and through the transceiver, an instruction to capture an image of cargo space within a cargo container; control the image sensor to capture an image of the cargo space in response to receiving the instruction; and operate in accordance with a determined cargo container status based on an analysis of the captured image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Ehrman, Chris Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20240096156
    Abstract: A wireless authentication interference unit comprising: a receiver; a transmitter; and a controller configured to: detect, via the receiver, a first wireless signal indicative of a wireless authentication protocol between an authentication terminal and an authentication key; and output, via the transmitter, an interference signal during a broadcast of an authentication message from the authentication key, wherein the interference signal disrupts authentication of the authentication key by the authentication terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Wojciech Grohman, Michael Ehrman
  • Patent number: 11887038
    Abstract: A cargo-sensing unit including: an image sensor; a transceiver; at least one processor; and a memory having stored thereon computer program code that, when executed by the processor, controls the at least one processor to: receive, from a controlling server and through the transceiver, an instruction to capture an image of cargo space within a cargo container; control the image sensor to capture an image of the cargo space in response to receiving the instruction; and operate in accordance with a determined cargo container status based on an analysis of the captured image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: I.D. SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Ehrman, Chris Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20240023519
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar can be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar can also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Patent number: 11837041
    Abstract: A wireless authentication interference unit comprising: a receiver; a transmitter; and a controller configured to: detect, via the receiver, a first wireless signal indicative of a wireless authentication protocol between an authentication terminal and an authentication key; and output, via the transmitter, an interference signal during a broadcast of an authentication message from the authentication key, wherein the interference signal disrupts authentication of the authentication key by the authentication terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: I.D. SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Wojciech Grohman, Michael Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20230371476
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar may be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar may also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Patent number: 11771061
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar can be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar can also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Protect Animals with Satellites, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Patent number: 11716971
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar may be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar may also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Protect Animals with Satellites, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20220279760
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a collar that can output a first corrective action having a first correction magnitude, detect feedback information, and determine a second correction magnitude based at least in part on the feedback information. The collar can output a second corrective action responsive to determining that the collar is within a predetermined distance from an adverse device. The collar can receive map data and automatically determine a first geographical area in which it is permissible for a collar to be located and/or a second geographical area in which it is impermissible for the collar to be located, the collar being related to the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20220256813
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar may be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar may also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20220237975
    Abstract: A wireless authentication interference unit comprising: a receiver; a transmitter; and a controller configured to: detect, via the receiver, a first wireless signal indicative of a wireless authentication protocol between an authentication terminal and an authentication key; and output, via the transmitter, an interference signal during a broadcast of an authentication message from the authentication key, wherein the interference signal disrupts authentication of the authentication key by the authentication terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Wojciech Grohman, Michael Ehrman
  • Patent number: 11330803
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar may be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar may also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Protect Animals with Satellites, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Patent number: 11302132
    Abstract: A wireless authentication interference unit comprising: a receiver; a transmitter; and a controller configured to: detect, via the receiver, a first wireless signal indicative of a wireless authentication protocol between an authentication terminal and an authentication key; and output, via the transmitter, an interference signal during a broadcast of an authentication message from the authentication key, wherein the interference signal disrupts authentication of the authentication key by the authentication terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: I.D. Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Wojciech Grohman, Michael Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20210365874
    Abstract: A cargo-sensing unit including: an image sensor; a transceiver; at least one processor; and a memory having stored thereon computer program code that, when executed by the processor, controls the at least one processor to: receive, from a controlling server and through the transceiver, an instruction to capture an image of cargo space within a cargo container; control the image sensor to capture an image of the cargo space in response to receiving the instruction; and operate in accordance with a determined cargo container status based on an analysis of the captured image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Ehrman, Chris Wolfe
  • Patent number: 11087485
    Abstract: A cargo-sensing unit including: an image sensor; at least one processor; and a memory having stored thereon computer program code that, when executed by the processor, controls the at least one processor to: instruct the image sensor to capture an image of a cargo space within a cargo container; compare the captured image to a baseline image of an empty cargo container; and determine, based on the comparison between the captured image and the baseline image, a cargo space utilization estimate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: I.D. Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ehrman, Chris Wolfe
  • Patent number: 11080643
    Abstract: A cargo-sensing unit including: an image sensor; a transceiver; at least one processor; and a memory having stored thereon computer program code that, when executed by the processor, controls the at least one processor to: receive, from a controlling server and through the transceiver, an instruction to capture an image of cargo space within a cargo container; control the image sensor to capture an image of the cargo space in response to receiving the instruction; and operate in accordance with a determined cargo container status based on an analysis of the captured image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: I.D. Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ehrman, Chris Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20210045353
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar can be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar can also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Patent number: 10690704
    Abstract: A multi-relay including a first relay switch operable over a first current range; a second relay switch operable over a second current range; and a current sensor configured to: detect an input current; in response to the input current being within the first current range, activate the first relay switch; and in response to the input current being within the second current range, activate the second relay switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: I.D. Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ehrman, Gaurav Sheth, Maulik Patel
  • Publication number: 20200104785
    Abstract: A cargo-sensing unit including: an image sensor; a transceiver; at least one processor; and a memory having stored thereon computer program code that, when executed by the processor, controls the at least one processor to: receive, from a controlling server and through the transceiver, an instruction to capture an image of cargo space within a cargo container; control the image sensor to capture an image of the cargo space in response to receiving the instruction; and operate in accordance with a determined cargo container status based on an analysis of the captured image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Ehrman, Chris Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20200105008
    Abstract: A cargo-sensing unit including: an image sensor; at least one processor; and a memory having stored thereon computer program code that, when executed by the processor, controls the at least one processor to: instruct the image sensor to capture an image of a cargo space within a cargo container; compare the captured image to a baseline image of an empty cargo container; and determine, based on the comparison between the captured image and the baseline image, a cargo space utilization estimate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Ehrman, Chris Wolfe