Patents by Inventor Michael Papineau

Michael Papineau 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).

  • Patent number: 11003930
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and system to verify carpool occupancy compliance for access to High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, High Occupancy or Toll (HOT) lanes, or other vehicle-occupancy contingent rewards. The present invention uses software and hardware devices with radio-frequency transmitter modules to permit “matchmaking” between suitable drivers and riders while using GPS coordinates to confirm passenger proximity to a driver. This driver-rider co-location is performed via push notification and server analysis of driver and rider GPS data. Alternatively, co-location is performed using a combination of GPS data analysis and photographic analysis. In an embodiment, biometric data analysis aids user validation. Occupancy compliance rewards can be communicated directly to an appropriate regulatory body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Papineau, Mark Feltham
  • Patent number: 10922703
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and system to verify carpool occupancy compliance for access to High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, High Occupancy or Toll (HOT) lanes, or other vehicle-occupancy contingent rewards and other incentives. The present invention uses software and hardware devices with radio-frequency transmitter modules to permit the determination of rewards or incentives based upon meeting thresholds of occupancy, verification of use, or number of points accrued. This driver-rider co-location is performed via push notification and server analysis of driver and rider GPS data. Alternatively, co-location is performed using a combination of GPS data analysis and photographic analysis. Occupancy compliance rewards can be communicated directly to the driver and riders within a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Papineau, Mark Feltham
  • Publication number: 20200250445
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and system to verify carpool occupancy compliance for access to High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, High Occupancy or Toll (HOT) lanes, or other vehicle-occupancy contingent rewards. The present invention uses software and hardware devices with radio-frequency transmitter modules to permit “matchmaking” between suitable drivers and riders while using GPS coordinates to confirm passenger proximity to a driver. This driver-rider co-location is performed via push notification and server analysis of driver and rider GPS data. Alternatively, co-location is performed using a combination of GPS data analysis and photographic analysis. In an embodiment, biometric data analysis aids user validation. Occupancy compliance rewards can be communicated directly to an appropriate regulatory body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Papineau, Mark Feltham
  • Patent number: 10490076
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and system to verify the availability and location of parking spaces within a fixed physical area, and to confirm that subsequent occupiers are authorized to use the space. In an embodiment the present invention uses a parking sensor coupled with a beacon to notify parking authorities and users of a particular mobile application when an individual parking space is unoccupied. In the event of subsequent unauthorized occupying of any particular parking space, the present invention communicates information regarding the same to parking authorities for enforcement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Papineau, Mark Feltham
  • Publication number: 20190318376
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and system to confirm commuter eligibility for municipal transportation incentives. In an embodiment the present invention uses a Reward Threshold in combination with an API-bearing mobile device to create and send positional, temporal, and identifying information to a central Server. The Server maintains a record of information received and uses said information to apportion and track progress toward municipal transportation incentives. Upon a user's accumulation of a pre-authorized number, type, or kind of awards, the Server determines a user's having qualified for one or more rewards and/or incentives and enables redemption thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Papineau, Mark Feltham
  • Publication number: 20190228659
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and system to verify the availability and location of parking spaces within a fixed physical area, and to confirm that subsequent occupiers are authorized to use the space. In an embodiment the present invention uses a parking sensor coupled with a beacon to notify parking authorities and users of a particular mobile application when an individual parking space is unoccupied. In the event of subsequent unauthorized occupying of any particular parking space, the present invention communicates information regarding the same to parking authorities for enforcement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Papineau, Mark Feltham
  • Publication number: 20190228425
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and system to verify carpool occupancy compliance for access to High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, High Occupancy or Toll (HOT) lanes, or other vehicle-occupancy contingent rewards and other incentives. The present invention uses software and hardware devices with radio-frequency transmitter modules to permit the determination of rewards or incentives based upon meeting thresholds of occupancy, verification of use, or number of points accrued. This driver-rider co-location is performed via push notification and server analysis of driver and rider GPS data. Alternatively, co-location is performed using a combination of GPS data analysis and photographic analysis. Occupancy compliance rewards can be communicated directly to the driver and riders within a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Papineau, Mark Feltham
  • Patent number: 10354458
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and system to verify carpool occupancy compliance for access to High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, High Occupancy or Toll (HOT) lanes, or other vehicle-occupancy contingent rewards. The present invention uses software and hardware devices with radio-frequency transmitter modules to permit “matchmaking” between suitable drivers and riders while using GPS coordinates to confirm passenger proximity to a driver. This driver-rider co-location is performed via push notification and server analysis of driver and rider GPS data. Alternatively, co-location is performed using a combination of GPS data analysis and photographic analysis. Occupancy compliance rewards can be communicated directly to an appropriate regulatory body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Papineau, Mark Feltham