Patents by Inventor Percy F. Shadwell, Jr.
Percy F. Shadwell, Jr. 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: 9813661Abstract: An image analysis system and method determines whether a channel is active by intercepting signals from a set-top box and determining whether the signals correspond to an inactive channel by analyzing pixels, recognized text and/or audio in the signal stream. The system and method controls tuning of the set-top box to each channel to be tested. Data relating to the analysis may be stored and transmitted for processing credit requests.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: WATCHANATOR, INC.Inventors: Leonard Scott Freudenthal, Gregory Andrew Anderson, Percy F. Shadwell, Jr., Frank David Freudenthal
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Publication number: 20160261820Abstract: An image analysis system and method determines whether a channel is active by intercepting signals from a set-top box and determining whether the signals correspond to an inactive channel by analyzing pixels, recognized text and/or audio in the signal stream. The system and method controls tuning of the set-top box to each channel to be tested. Data relating to the analysis may be stored and transmitted for processing credit requests.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Applicant: Watchanator, Inc.Inventors: Leonard Scott Freudenthal, Gregory Andrew Anderson, Percy F. Shadwell, JR., Frank David Freudenthal
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Patent number: 9357113Abstract: Devices and methods for remotely collecting data for the assessment of value and/or like, kind, and quality are provided, including a mobile device equipped with an application configured to enable collection of data; the data acquired using the device are received by a service provider; and following the assessment transmitting of the assessment analysis by the service provide to the display of the mobile device of the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: ITEL LABORATORIES, INC.Inventors: Steve M. Alvarez, Sergio Passalacqua, Raymond Darrell Jester, Lonnie Dale Romine, Henrik Georg Stahre, Carl Jonas Peter Schonning, Percy F. Shadwell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150271368Abstract: Devices and methods for remotely collecting data for the assessment of value and/or like, kind, and quality are provided, including a mobile device equipped with an application configured to enable collection of data; the data acquired using the device are received by a service provider; and following the assessment transmitting of the assessment analysis by the service provide to the display of the mobile device of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Steve M. Alvarez, Sergio Passalacqua, Raymond Darrell Jester, Lonnie Dale Romine, Henrik Georg Stahre, Carl Jonas Peter Schonning, Percy F. Shadwell, JR.
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Patent number: 9080963Abstract: Devices and methods for remotely collecting data for the assessment of value and/or like, kind, and quality are provided, including a mobile device equipped with an application configured to enable collection of data; the data acquired using the device are received by a service provider; and following the assessment transmitting of the assessment analysis by the service provide to the display of the mobile device of the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: ITEL LABORATORIES, INC.Inventors: Steve M. Alvarez, Sergio Passalacqua, Raymond Darrell Jester, Lonnie Dale Romine, Henrik Georg Stahre, Carl Jonas Peter Schonning, Percy F. Shadwell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150134285Abstract: Devices and methods for remotely collecting data for the assessment of value and/or like, kind, and quality are provided, including a mobile device equipped with an application configured to enable collection of data; the data acquired using the device are received by a service provider; and following the assessment transmitting of the assessment analysis by the service provide to the display of the mobile device of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Steve M. Alvarez, Sergio Passalacqua, Raymond Darrell Jester, Lonnie Dale Romine, Henrik Georg Stahre, Carl Jonas Peter Schonning, Percy F. Shadwell, JR.
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Patent number: 8459559Abstract: A coupon management system includes a synthetic barcode module. The synthetic barcode module comprises light management components and a controller. The light management components include an LED operating as both an optical receiver and an optical emitter The controller interfaces with a compatible electronic device such as a cell phone via an analog audio interface, receives analog audio signals corresponding to coupon barcodes, produces timing data for managing optical output, determines if the received light pulses correspond to scanner output, and using the timing data outputs driver signals to cause the light management module to emit light pulses that emulate light reflected from a scanned barcode to communicate the coupon barcode optically.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventors: Percy F. Shadwell, Jr., Randy McGill
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Patent number: 8196833Abstract: A management system utilizes compact, reliable, adaptable, and cost effective article identifying synthetic barcode modules, which obviate printed barcodes. The modules are programmable, detect the presence of a conventional laser barcode scanner and communicate information optically in a form readable by a detected conventional laser barcode scanner. The system is compatible with network communication, allowing real-time monitoring and updating. Additionally, the system optionally includes radio frequency identification capability. An exemplary synthetic barcode module employs a single LED as a photodiode to sense the presence of a barcode scanner and as a light source to emit light that emulates light reflected from a scanned barcode. The LED enables bidirectional half-duplex optical communication.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Inventors: Randy McGill, Percy F. Shadwell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120061462Abstract: A coupon management system includes a synthetic barcode module. The synthetic barcode module comprises light management components and a controller. The light management components include an LED operating as both an optical receiver and an optical emitter The controller interfaces with a compatible electronic device such as a cell phone via an analog audio interface, receives analog audio signals corresponding to coupon barcodes, produces timing data for managing optical output, determines if the received light pulses correspond to scanner output, and using the timing data outputs driver signals to cause the light management module to emit light pulses that emulate light reflected from a scanned barcode to communicate the coupon barcode optically.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventors: Percy F. Shadwell, JR., Randy D. McGill
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Patent number: 8042741Abstract: A synthetic barcode module detects the presence of a barcode reader and emits light pulses that emulate light reflected from a scanned barcode. Decoded output from a conventional barcode optical scanner that receives the light pulses will be the same as the decoded output generated by scanning the emulated barcode. One or more light pipes may be utilized to facilitate receipt and transmission of an incident scanning beam to an optical sensor/emitter. A sensor/emitter, which may be an LED, may sense input light and emit light pulses to emulate a scanned barcode. A microcontroller governs sensing and emitting. The module may be programmable to emulate various barcodes.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Inventor: Percy F. Shadwell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100072280Abstract: A management system utilizes compact, reliable, adaptable, and cost effective article identifying synthetic barcode modules, which obviate printed barcodes. The modules are programmable, detect the presence of a conventional laser barcode scanner and communicate information optically in a form readable by a detected conventional laser barcode scanner. The system is compatible with network communication, allowing real-time monitoring and updating. Additionally, the system optionally includes radio frequency identification capability, providing an alternative means of communication that does not require a line of sight. An exemplary synthetic barcode module employs a single LED as a photodiode to sense the presence of a barcode scanner and as a light source to emit light that emulates light reflected from a scanned barcode. The LED enables bidirectional half-duplex optical communication. The module may be attached to articles being tracked as well as to associated items.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Randy D. McGill, Percy F. Shadwell, JR.
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Patent number: 7158043Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for adaptively tracking the position of an entry portal, such as an automatic garage door. In accordance with the present invention a transmitter assembly senses and transmits the sensed position of the door position in a periodic manner at a predetermined transmit interval. A receiver assembly including a receiver module receives the transmitted door position signals and synchronizes the activation of the receiver module with the transmit interval such that the receiver receives the door position signals transmitted at the predetermined transmit interval. A receiver output indicator is then updated in accordance with the entry portal position determined by the received door position signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2005Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Inventors: Ronnie L. Kirkland, Benjamin M. Rubin, Percy F. Shadwell, Jr.
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Patent number: 6980117Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for adaptively tracking the position of an entry portal, such as an automatic garage door. In accordance with the present invention a transmitter assembly senses and transmits the sensed position of the door position in a periodic manner at a predetermined transmit interval. A receiver assembly including a receiver module receives the transmitted door position signals and synchronizes the activation of the receiver module with the transmit interval such that the receiver receives the door position signals transmitted at the predetermined transmit interval. A receiver output indicator is then updated in accordance with the entry portal position determined by the received door position signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2004Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Inventors: Ronnie L. Kirkland, Benjamin M. Rubin, Percy F. Shadwell, Jr.