Patents by Inventor Nicolas C. Nierenberg
Nicolas C. Nierenberg 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: 8319635Abstract: The present invention provides a solution to mistaken location calculations based on multipath effects. The present invention utilizes tags attached to objects that transmit signals at various power levels for reception by sensors stationed throughout a facility. Sensor readings at the various power levels are utilized to determine the location of the tagged object.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Awarepoint CorporationInventors: Matthew R. Perkins, Nicolas C. Nierenberg
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Patent number: 8041369Abstract: A plug-in network appliance is disclosed. In one aspect, a network appliance performs a bridge between two wireless communication formats. In another aspect, a network appliance is deployed to perform position location services. In another aspect, a mesh network comprising one or more network appliances is deployed. A mesh network comprising one or more network appliances may be deployed to perform position location services. A plug-in form factor is described. A network appliance may convert power received from a plug in a first format to power in a second format for powering various components. A network appliance may connect with a wireless network and/or a network connected through a plug. A plug-in network appliance may connect to a weight-bearing outlet. Various other aspects are also presented.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Awarepoint CorporationInventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
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Patent number: 8031120Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Awarepoint CorporationInventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
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Publication number: 20110128148Abstract: The present invention provides a solution to mistaken location calculations based on multipath effects. The present invention utilizes tags attached to objects that transmit signals at various power levels for reception by sensors stationed throughout a facility. Sensor readings at the various power levels are utilized to determine the location of the tagged object.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: AWAREPOINT CORPORATIONInventors: Nicolas C. Nierenberg, Dyami Caliri
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Patent number: 7884712Abstract: The present invention provides a solution to mistaken location calculations based on multipath effects. The present invention utilizes tags attached to objects that transmit signals at various power levels for reception by sensors stationed throughout a facility. Sensor readings at the various power levels are utilized to determine the location of the tagged object.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Awarepoint CorporationInventors: Nicolas C Nierenberg, Dyami Caliri
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Publication number: 20100090901Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: AWAREPOINT CORPORATIONInventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C. Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
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Publication number: 20100073235Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: AWAREPOINT CORPORATIONInventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C. Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
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Publication number: 20100052991Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: AWAREPOINT CORPORATIONInventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C. Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
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Patent number: 7626545Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2007Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Awarepoint CorporationInventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C. Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
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Patent number: 7616156Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2007Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Awarepoint CorporationInventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
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Patent number: 7602338Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Awarepoint CorporationInventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
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Publication number: 20090251313Abstract: The present invention provides a solution to mistaken location calculations based on multipath effects. The present invention utilizes tags attached to objects that transmit signals at various power levels for reception by sensors stationed throughout a facility. Sensor readings at the various power levels are utilized to determine the location of the tagged object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: AWAREPOINT CORPORATIONInventors: Matthew R. Perkins, Nicolas C. Nierenberg
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Publication number: 20090174569Abstract: A plug-in network appliance is disclosed. In one aspect, a network appliance performs a bridge between two wireless communication formats. In another aspect, a network appliance is deployed to perform position location services. In another aspect, a mesh network comprising one or more network appliances is deployed. A mesh network comprising one or more network appliances may be deployed to perform position location services. A plug-in form factor is described. A network appliance may convert power received from a plug in a first format to power in a second format for powering various components. A network appliance may connect with a wireless network and/or a network connected through a plug. A plug-in network appliance may connect to a weight-bearing outlet. Various other aspects are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: Awarepoint CorporationInventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
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Patent number: 7504928Abstract: The present invention provides a solution to mistaken location calculations based on multipath effects. The present invention utilizes tags attached to objects that transmit signals at various power levels for reception by sensors stationed throughout a facility. Sensor readings at the various power levels are utilized to determine the location of the tagged object.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2008Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Awarepoint CorporationInventors: Nicolas C Nierenberg, Dyami Caliri
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Patent number: 7487154Abstract: Methods and computer program products are disclosed for generating and viewing an electronic report having security features that allow for “virtual bursting” of the report for multiple users. A single report having multiple pages is generated such that each or some of the pages have security tags that are compared to a security identifier list of a particular user that acts as a security clearance for that user. Through this comparison, a subset of pages from the report is formed which makes up a “report” from the user's point of view that contains only data the user is allowed to see. This allows multiple users to view only authorized portions of a single report having page-level security determined by level breaks in the data.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2005Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Actuate CorporationInventors: Paul A. Rogers, Nicolas C. Nierenberg
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Patent number: 7463907Abstract: A plug-in network appliance is disclosed. In one aspect, a network appliance performs a bridge between two wireless communication formats. In another aspect, a network appliance is deployed to perform position location services. In another aspect, a mesh network comprising one or more network appliances is deployed. A mesh network comprising one or more network appliances may be deployed to perform position location services. A plug-in form factor is described. A network appliance may convert power received from a plug in a first format to power in a second format for powering various components. A network appliance may connect with a wireless network and/or a network connected through a plug. A plug-in network appliance may connect to a weight-bearing outlet. Various other aspects are also presented.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Awarepoint CorporationInventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C. Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
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Publication number: 20080278292Abstract: The present invention provides a solution to mistaken location calculations based on multipath effects. The present invention utilizes tags attached to objects that transmit signals at various power levels for reception by sensors stationed throughout a facility. Sensor readings at the various power levels are utilized to determine the location of the tagged object.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: Awarepoint CorporationInventors: Nicolas C. Nierenberg, Dyami Caliri
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Publication number: 20080278327Abstract: The present invention provides a solution to mistaken location calculations based on multipath effects. The present invention utilizes tags attached to objects that transmit signals at various power levels for reception by sensors stationed throughout a facility. Sensor readings at the various power levels are utilized to determine the location of the tagged object.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: Awarepoint CorporationInventors: Nicolas C. Nierenberg, Dyami Caliri
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Patent number: 7324824Abstract: A plug-in network appliance is disclosed. In one aspect, a network appliance performs a bridge between two wireless communication formats. In another aspect, a network appliance is deployed to perform position location services. In another aspect, a mesh network comprising one or more network appliances is deployed. A mesh network comprising one or more network appliances may be deployed to perform position location services. A plug-in form factor is described. A network appliance may convert power received from a plug in a first format to power in a second format for powering various components. A network appliance may connect with a wireless network and/or a network connected through a plug. A plug-in network appliance may connect to a weight-bearing outlet. Various other aspects are also presented.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Awarepoint CorporationInventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C. Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
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Patent number: 7312752Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating a measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space. Various other aspects are also presented.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Awarepoint CorporationInventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C. Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker