Patents by Inventor Richard A. Baker, Jr.
Richard A. Baker, 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: 9426627Abstract: Queue Information & Prediction System (QIPS) uses the probability of queue existing in a given venue to assess the queue time. The instantaneous queue time for a location may be determined using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other wireless networks. QIPS uses the distances from signal strengths along with venue characteristics to determine an estimated queue time. Using queue probability for a venue and the instantaneous queue time for the same area QIPS may generate a Queue Decision Window (QDW). The QDW is a period of time leading up to a transaction or a consumption of a service. QIPS sorts through information surrounding a venue where crowds as well as queues may exists to determine queue time. Knowing the approximate queue time for transactions and consumption of services is helpful for consumers to manage their time.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Richard A Baker, Jr.
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Patent number: 9420733Abstract: A computer storage system protected from electromagnetic pulses is described. The storage system utilizes either a hard drive or a solid state drive to hold the data. The device uses fiber optics to transfer data and is powered by either a Power over Fiber system or by a switched battery system. The device protects against radiation, magnetic pulses, and electronic pulses using an enclosure that incorporates a faraday cage, a radiation shield, and/or a magnetic shield.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Garrett Malagodi, Richard A Baker, Jr., David Lentini
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Publication number: 20160231718Abstract: A scheme for coordinating the preferences of multiple intelligent devices into the setting of parameters for devices and users is described. This coordination involves the negotiation of preferences between multiple devices within a context using one of more of a multiplicity of negotiating techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Scott Durgin, Richard A Baker, JR.
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Patent number: 9399398Abstract: A system and method for encouraging a user of a recreational vehicle to wear safety equipment is described. The helmet contains a microprocessor and sensors to determine if the helmet is worn. The helmet communicates with the vehicle and the vehicle either disables operation or allows limited operation if the helmet is not worn. On motorized vehicles, the motor operation is restricted. On human powered vehicles mechanical resistance may limit operation.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Paul Hammerstrom, Richard A Baker, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160198885Abstract: Intelligent cooking apparatuses incorporate wireless communication technology to carryout cooking procedures. More specifically, stoves, ovens, and cookware may send and receive data wirelessly to carryout cooking procedures. An application may guide persons through recipes and automate many of the cooking procedures. Cookware may send batch information to an application for processing, display, and analysis. Cookware may use hardware for automated cooking actions, such as a magnetic stirrer and driver for stirring the contents in cookware, all monitored by various sensors located in the cookware.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D. Logan, Eric Carr, Richard A. Baker, JR.
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Patent number: 9386140Abstract: Sounds, alarms or other indications of conditions of potential interest that are produced by appliances and other household devices are detected by one or more sensors to trigger a notification signal that is sent to a remotely located user. The signals produced by the sensors are advantageously compared with a database of signals representing conditions of potential interest produced by known appliances and devices, producing the appropriate notification signal when a match is found. Notifications may be relayed to one or more selected users only when predetermined conditions are satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2015Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Eric Carr, Richard A Baker, Jr.
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Patent number: 9367976Abstract: Methods, software, apparatus, and systems for policy-based access control are provided. In one embodiment, a method for providing policy-based access to a policy-controlled resource for a user, comprising: detecting an electronically encoded signal from a computer-controlled electronic access control service at a user-controlled computer-controlled electronic communications device proximate to the user; receiving an electronically encoded compliance query from the computer-controlled electronic access control service at the computer-controlled electronic communications device; determining an electronically encoded response to the electronically encoded compliance query using an electronically encoded, computer-controlled process on the computer-controlled computation device; and returning the electronically encoded response to the computer-controlled electronic access control service using the computer-controlled computation device.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Garrett Malagodi, Richard A Baker, Jr., David Lentini
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Publication number: 20160120075Abstract: A computer storage system protected from electromagnetic pulses is described. The storage system utilizes either a hard drive or a solid state drive to hold the data. The device uses fiber optics to transfer data and is powered by either a Power over Fiber system or by a switched battery system. The device protects against radiation, magnetic pulses, and electronic pulses using an enclosure that incorporates a faraday cage, a radiation shield, and/or a magnetic shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: TWIN HARBOR LABS, LLCInventors: James D. Logan, Garrett Malagodi, Richard A. Baker, JR., David Lentini
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Publication number: 20160088144Abstract: The FaceBack system incorporates an automated mechanism for remotely capturing the reaction of the receiver of a text message. This mechanism is started when the texter incorporates instructions into a text message to take a photo or record a video when the text is read by a receiver. The receiving device scans the incoming text message and takes a photo or records a video of the receiving user when the user reads the text message. Once the video is recorded or the picture is taken, the video or picture is returned to the texter through the SMS system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: TWIN HARBOR LABS, LLCInventors: James D. LOGAN, Richard A BAKER, JR.
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Patent number: 9288303Abstract: The FaceBack system incorporates an automated mechanism for remotely capturing the reaction of the receiver of a text message. This mechanism is started when the texter incorporates instructions into a text message to take a photo or record a video when the text is read by a receiver. The receiving device scans the incoming text message and takes a photo or records a video of the receiving user when the user reads the text message. Once the video is recorded or the picture is taken, the video or picture is returned to the texter through the SMS system.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Richard A Baker, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160073075Abstract: A device for projecting images from a video generating device such as a computer, television receiver, or similar device onto a screen or other surface is described in this invention. The device uses a rotating disk containing numerous lenses to direct a light beam from a laser or other light source towards the screen. In one embodiment, a pulsed laser light from red, green, and blue lasers are combined into a single light pulse that is transmitted through the rotating disk that transmit each light pulse to a specific location on the screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: David James Baker, Richard A. Baker, JR.
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Publication number: 20160063780Abstract: Methods, software, apparatus, and systems for policy-based access control are provided. In one embodiment, a method for providing policy-based access to a policy-controlled resource for a user, comprising: detecting an electronically encoded signal from a computer-controlled electronic access control service at a user-controlled computer-controlled electronic communications device proximate to the user; receiving an electronically encoded compliance query from the computer-controlled electronic access control service at the computer-controlled electronic communications device; determining an electronically encoded response to the electronically encoded compliance query using an electronically encoded, computer-controlled process on the computer-controlled computation device; and returning the electronically encoded response to the computer-controlled electronic access control service using the computer-controlled computation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicant: TWIN HARBOR LABS, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Garrett Malagodi, Richard A Baker, JR., David Lentini
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Publication number: 20160036958Abstract: Sounds, alarms or other indications of conditions of potential interest that are produced by appliances and other household devices are detected by one or more sensors to trigger a notification signal that is sent to a remotely located user. The signals produced by the sensors are advantageously compared with a database of signals representing conditions of potential interest produced by known appliances and devices, producing the appropriate notification signal when a match is found. Notifications may be relayed to one or more selected users only when predetermined conditions are satisfied.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D. Logan, Eric Carr, Richard A Baker, JR.
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Publication number: 20160033145Abstract: A system, method, and device for transferring thermal energy between areas of a structure so as to maintain occupant comfort while minimizing the difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures, thereby minimizing thermal losses from the structure. The device operates effectively in the heating season and cooling season, when outdoor temperatures are cold and hot, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D. Logan, Erik Hinrichsen, Ralph Draper, Richard A. Baker, JR., Sean Joseph
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Patent number: 9185373Abstract: A device for projecting images from a video generating device such as a computer, television receiver, or similar device onto a screen or other surface is described in this invention. The device uses a rotating disk containing numerous lenses to direct a light beam from a laser or other light source towards the screen. In one embodiment, a pulsed laser light from red, green, and blue lasers are combined into a single light pulse that is transmitted through the rotating disk that transmit each light pulse to a specific location on the screen.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Inventors: David James Baker, Richard A Baker, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150294553Abstract: Sounds, alarms or other indications of conditions of potential interest that are produced by appliances and other household devices are detected by one or more sensors to trigger a notification signal that is sent to a remotely located user. The signals produced by the sensors are advantageously compared with a database of signals representing conditions of potential interest produced by known appliances and devices, producing the appropriate notification signal when a match is found. Notifications may be relayed to one or more selected users only when predetermined conditions are satisfied.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: TWIN HARBOR LABS, LLCInventors: James D. Logan, Eric Carr, Richard A. Baker, JR.
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Patent number: 9159217Abstract: Sounds, alarms or other indications of conditions of potential interest that are produced by appliances and other household devices are detected by one or more sensors to trigger a notification signal that is sent to a remotely located user. The signals produced by the sensors are advantageously compared with a database of signals representing conditions of potential interest produced by known appliances and devices, producing the appropriate notification signal when a match is found. Notifications may be relayed to one or more selected users only when predetermined conditions are satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2015Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Eric Carr, Richard A Baker, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150085198Abstract: A device for projecting images from a video generating device such as a computer, television receiver, or similar device onto a screen or other surface is described in this invention. The device uses a rotating disk containing numerous lenses to direct a light beam from a laser or other light source towards the screen. In one embodiment, a pulsed laser light from red, green, and blue lasers are combined into a single light pulse that is transmitted through the rotating disk that transmit each light pulse to a specific location on the screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: David James Baker, Richard A. Baker, JR.
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Patent number: 8291121Abstract: A control system includes an Internet web interface to a network of at least one programmable logic control system running an application program for controlling output devices in response to status of input devices. The Web interface runs Web pages from an Ethernet board coupled directly to the PLC back plane and includes an HTTP protocol interpreter, a PLC back plane driver, a TCP/IP stack, and an Ethernet board kernel. The Web interface provides access to the PLC back plane by a user at a remote location through the Internet. The interface translates the industry standard Ethernet, TCP/IP and HTTP protocols used on the Internet into data recognizable to the PLC. Using this interface, the user can retrieve all pertinent data regarding the operation of the programmable logic controller system.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Square D CompanyInventors: A. Dean Papadopoulos, Allan Tanzman, Rodolfo G. Belliardi, Richard A. Baker, Jr., Dennis J. W. Dube
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Patent number: 8125408Abstract: A device for projecting images from a video generating device such as a computer, television receiver, or similar device onto a screen or other surface is described in this invention. The device uses a rotating disk containing numerous lenses to direct a light beam from a laser or other light source towards the screen. In one embodiment, a pulsed laser light from red, green, and blue lasers are combined into a single light pulse that is transmitted through the rotating disk that transmit each light pulse to a specific location on the screen.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Inventors: David James Baker, Richard A Baker, Jr.