Patents by Inventor Neal Lassila
Neal Lassila 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: 11644378Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing water device run time, transmitting this data via a network to a database which analyzes, records and reports the individual run times and the aggregate use over any given timeframe. Sensors used to measure device use time do not directly measure flow rate, and may sense device run time by sensing water flow, through electronic signals, vibration, etc. The sensors may be battery powered and transmit discrete data packets via radio frequency to powered node units. A system of node units communicates with a central internet gateway which uploads the data packets to a cloud-based database which organizes, analyzes, stores and reports the information. The system allocates the cost of water flowing through a common water meter to a plurality of individual units within a collection of geographically proximate units. The systems are useful in multi-unit buildings or complexes having stacked plumbing.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Sensor Industries Corp.Inventors: Casey Knauss, Neal Lassila, Jim Tyner, Dave O. White, Steve Smith, Michael Panesis
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Publication number: 20210190629Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing water device run time, transmitting this data via a network to a database which analyzes, records and reports the individual run times and the aggregate use over any given timeframe. Sensors used to measure device use time do not directly measure flow rate, and may sense device run time by sensing water flow, through electronic signals, vibration, etc. The sensors may be battery powered and transmit discrete data packets via radio frequency to powered node units. A system of node units communicates with a central internet gateway which uploads the data packets to a cloud-based database which organizes, analyzes, stores and reports the information. The system allocates the cost of water flowing through a common water meter to a plurality of individual units within a collection of geographically proximate units. The systems are useful in multi-unit buildings or complexes having stacked plumbing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Casey Knauss, Neal Lassila, Jim Tyner, Dave O. White, Steve Smith, Michael Panesis
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Patent number: 10948379Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing water device run time, transmitting this data via a network to a database which analyzes, records and reports the individual run times and the aggregate use over any given timeframe. Sensors used to measure device use time do not directly measure flow rate, and may sense device run time by sensing water flow, through electronic signals, vibration, etc. The sensors may be battery powered and transmit discrete data packets via radio frequency to powered node units. A system of node units communicates with a central internet gateway which uploads the data packets to a cloud-based database which organizes, analyzes, stores and reports the information. The system allocates the cost of water flowing through a common water meter to a plurality of individual units within a collection of geographically proximate units. The systems are useful in multi-unit buildings or complexes having stacked plumbing.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Sensor Industries Corp.Inventors: Casey Knauss, Neal Lassila, Jim Tyner, Dave O. White, Steve Smith, Michael Panesis
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Publication number: 20200225110Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing water device run time, transmitting this data via a network to a database which analyzes, records and reports the individual run times and the aggregate use over any given timeframe. Sensors used to measure device use time do not directly measure flow rate, and may sense device run time by sensing water flow, through electronic signals, vibration, etc. The sensors may be battery powered and transmit discrete data packets via radio frequency to powered node units. A system of node units communicates with a central internet gateway which uploads the data packets to a cloud-based database which organizes, analyzes, stores and reports the information. The system allocates the cost of water flowing through a common water meter to a plurality of individual units within a collection of geographically proximate units. The systems are useful in multi-unit buildings or complexes having stacked plumbing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Casey Knauss, Neal Lassila, Jim Tyner, Dave O. White, Steve Smith, Michael Panesis
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Patent number: 8979281Abstract: There is provided a system and method for multiple sided video projection mapping on arbitrarily shaped objects. By using the same shape data to manufacture the object and to configure the projection mapping onto the object, stray light, reflections, and other distortions can be reduced or eliminated. By constructing the object using a non-opaque layer and a projection coating layer, video content projected onto the object can be seen on multiple sides. Thus, the number of projectors required for multi-sided viewing can be reduced, simplifying deployment and reducing costs. The invention may be of particular use for retail spaces or other public venues where display of image or video content for information, entertainment, or atmosphere enhancement is desirable.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2010Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Neal Lassila, Jonathan Endicott, Charles D. Petersen, Fred Suffin
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Patent number: 8464155Abstract: There is provided a method for use by a server for facilitating delivery of content to a number of display devices. Each of the display devices can include, for example, an output display and a personal computer. In one embodiment, content is received from a computer coupled to the server. The content can be, for example, an image, video, or audio data. The content is stored in a source storage file, which is associated with a number of display devices coupled to the server. A group synchronization command is then received from the computer. Thereafter, the content is provided to a group of synchronization files associated with the source storage file. The content is then transmitted from the group of synchronization storage files to the number of display devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2007Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Chester A. Militante, Giang Nguyen, James Crosby, Neal Lassila, Rob Lawrence, Joksan Alcala, Kenneth W. Shue, Joseph M. Solimando
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Publication number: 20110310310Abstract: There is provided a system and method for multiple sided video projection mapping on arbitrarily shaped objects. By using the same shape data to manufacture the object and to configure the projection mapping onto the object, stray light, reflections, and other distortions can be reduced or eliminated. By constructing the object using a non-opaque layer and a projection coating layer, video content projected onto the object can be seen on multiple sides. Thus, the number of projectors required for multi-sided viewing can be reduced, simplifying deployment and reducing costs. The invention may be of particular use for retail spaces or other public venues where display of image or video content for information, entertainment, or atmosphere enhancement is desirable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Neal Lassila, Jonathan Endicott, Charles D. Petersen, Fred Suffin
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Publication number: 20080294993Abstract: There is provided a method for use by a server for facilitating delivery of content to a number of display devices. Each of the display devices can include, for example, an output display and a personal computer. In one embodiment, content is received from a computer coupled to the server. The content can be, for example, an image, video, or audio data. The content is stored in a source storage file, which is associated with a number of display devices coupled to the server. A group synchronization command is then received from the computer. Thereafter, the content is provided to a group of synchronization files associated with the source storage file. The content is then transmitted from the group of synchronization storage files to the number of display devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Chester A. Militante, Giang Nguyen, James Crosby, Neal Lassila, Rob Lawrence, Joksan Alcala, Kenneth W. Shue, Joseph M. Solimando