Patents by Inventor Peter Thorpe
Peter Thorpe 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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Publication number: 20240078894Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to systems and apparatuses that deter tampering with smoke alarms. In one scenario, such a system may include a tamper detection component that is affixed to a smoke alarm, a support structure that includes a locking mechanism and an extended portion that aligns with an extended cavity of an interlocking cover portion, a sensor positioned within a specified maximum distance from the tamper detection component, an interlocking cover portion that includes an aperture for the sensor and that locks into place over the support structure using the locking mechanism, a controller configured to interpret sensor data received from the sensor, and a transmitter configured to transmit notification data to various specified entities based on the interpreted sensor data. Other corresponding apparatuses and devices are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Peter Thorpe, Larsen Alma Webb, Dallin Woodbrey
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Patent number: 11855446Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to methods and apparatuses for remotely managing electrical and gas devices. In one scenario, a computer system performs a method for remotely managing electrical devices. The method may include determining that an electrical device has changed state, notifying at least one user that the electrical device has changed state, and either receiving an indication from the user that the electrical device is to be turned off, and turning the electrical device off, or receiving an indication from the user that the electrical device is to be turned on, and turning the electrical device on.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: FireAvert, LLCInventors: Peter Thorpe, Larsen Alma Webb
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Publication number: 20210313795Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to methods and apparatuses for remotely managing electrical and gas devices. In one scenario, a computer system performs a method for remotely managing electrical devices. The method may include determining that an electrical device has changed state, notifying at least one user that the electrical device has changed state, and either receiving an indication from the user that the electrical device is to be turned off, and turning the electrical device off, or receiving an indication from the user that the electrical device is to be turned on, and turning the electrical device on.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: FireAvert, LLCInventors: Peter THORPE, Larsen Alma WEBB
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Patent number: 10566008Abstract: A method of enhancing an audio signal, the method comprising: receiving a plurality of input audio signals from a plurality of microphones; for each of the plurality of input audio signals, generating at an echo cancellation module, at least one output signal, the at least one output signal comprising one or more of an echo cancelled signal, a post-filter signal and a filter tap signal; analysing the plurality of input audio signals and/or the respective at least one output signal to determine a condition at each of the plurality of microphones; selecting one of the at least one output signals based on the determined condition at each of the plurality of microphones; and generating an echo suppressed audio signal by suppressing echo in an audio signal derived from one or more of the plurality of microphones using the selected one of the at least one output signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Cirrus Logic, Inc.Inventor: Peter Thorpe
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Publication number: 20190272843Abstract: A method of enhancing an audio signal, the method comprising: receiving a plurality of input audio signals from a plurality of microphones; for each of the plurality of input audio signals, generating at an echo cancellation module, at least one output signal, the at least one output signal comprising one or more of an echo cancelled signal, a post-filter signal and a filter tap signal; analysing the plurality of input audio signals and/or the respective at least one output signal to determine a condition at each of the plurality of microphones; selecting one of the at least one output signals based on the determined condition at each of the plurality of microphones; and generating an echo suppressed audio signal by suppressing echo in an audio signal derived from one or more of the plurality of microphones using the selected one of the at least one output signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: Cirrus Logic International Semiconductor Ltd.Inventor: Peter THORPE
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Patent number: 9922529Abstract: Embodiments are directed to methods and apparatuses for remotely managing electrical devices. In one scenario, a computer system performs a method for remotely managing electrical devices. The method includes determining that an electrical device has been left turned on for a threshold minimum period of time. The method next includes determining that a first device management criteria has been met indicating that the electrical device is no longer being actively managed. The method then includes notifying a user that the electrical device is still turned on, receiving an indication that the electrical device is to be turned off, and turning the electrical device off. Other scenarios include an electronic device that allows remote management of electrical devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: FIRE AVERT, LLC.Inventors: Peter Thorpe, F. Wesley Clark, II
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Patent number: 9846413Abstract: A safety shut-off system and method are provided for eliminating power to a load in the event of smoke detection. The system may comprise a device located at the appliance for detecting a signal from a smoke detector, and cutting power to the appliance only when the appliance is in use. The device may be synchronized with any standard smoke alarm signal to reduce the number of false positive shut-offs. The system may also comprise a smoke alarm hard-wired to a circuit breaker, for shutting off power to all appliances on a particular breaker upon receipt of a signal from the smoke alarm, and only when the appliances on the breaker are in use. The system may also have the ability to shut off one breaker, multiple breakers, or all breakers at different time increments to actively prevent and reduce the damages caused by fires.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2014Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: FIRE AVERT, LLC.Inventors: Peter Thorpe, Michael Sanders, Chase Roberts, Kevin Sanders, Zack Bomsta
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Publication number: 20160260313Abstract: Embodiments are directed to methods and apparatuses for remotely managing electrical devices. In one scenario, a computer system performs a method for remotely managing electrical devices. The method includes determining that an electrical device has been left turned on for a threshold minimum period of time. The method next includes determining that a first device management criteria has been met indicating that the electrical device is no longer being actively managed. The method then includes notifying a user that the electrical device is still turned on, receiving an indication that the electrical device is to be turned off, and turning the electrical device off. Other scenarios include an electronic device that allows remote management of electrical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Peter Thorpe, F. Wesley Clark, II
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Publication number: 20140375144Abstract: A safety shut-off system and method are provided for eliminating power to a load in the event of smoke detection. The system may comprise a device located at the appliance for detecting a signal from a smoke detector, and cutting power to the appliance only when the appliance is in use. The device may be synchronized with any standard smoke alarm signal to reduce the number of false positive shut-offs. The system may also comprise a smoke alarm hard-wired to a circuit breaker, for shutting off power to all appliances on a particular breaker upon receipt of a signal from the smoke alarm, and only when the appliances on the breaker are in use. The system may also have the ability to shut off one breaker, multiple breakers, or all breakers at different time increments to actively prevent and reduce the damages caused by fires.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Peter Thorpe, Michael Sanders, Chase Roberts, Kevin Sanders, Zack Bomsta
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Patent number: 8836522Abstract: A safety shut-off system and method for eliminating power to a load in the event of smoke detection. The system may comprise a device located at the appliance for detecting a signal from a smoke detector, and cutting power to the appliance only when the appliance is in use. The device may be synchronized with any standard smoke alarm signal to reduce the number of false positive shut-offs. The system may also comprise a smoke alarm hard-wired to a circuit breaker, for shutting off power to all appliances on a particular breaker upon receipt of a signal from the smoke alarm, and only when the appliances on the breaker are in use. The system may also have the ability to shut off one breaker, multiple breakers, or all breakers at different time increments to actively prevent and reduce the damages caused by fires.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Fire Avert, LLCInventors: Peter Thorpe, Michael Sanders, Chase Roberts, Kevin Sanders, Zack Bomsta
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Publication number: 20130063848Abstract: A safety shut-off system and method for eliminating power to a load in the event of smoke detection. The system may comprise a device located at the appliance for detecting a signal from a smoke detector, and cutting power to the appliance only when the appliance is in use. The device may be synchronized with any standard smoke alarm signal to reduce the number of false positive shut-offs. The system may also comprise a smoke alarm hard-wired to a circuit breaker, for shutting off power to all appliances on a particular breaker upon receipt of a signal from the smoke alarm, and only when the appliances on the breaker are in use. The system may also have the ability to shut off one breaker, multiple breakers, or all breakers at different time increments to actively prevent and reduce the damages caused by fires.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: ACTIVEFIREPREVENTION, LLCInventors: Peter Thorpe, Michael Sanders, Chase Roberts, Kevin Sanders, Zack Bomsta
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Publication number: 20050024345Abstract: Data processing apparatus comprises an array of user-operable controls, the controls being adjustable by movement of a user's hand while touching a control; a detector for detecting when a user's hand is touching a control; a display screen for displaying respective screen icons associated with the controls; and a display processor, responsive to a detection that a user's hand is touching one of the controls, for altering the screen icon associated with that control.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Inventors: Peter Eastty, Peter Thorpe, Christopher Sleight