Patents Assigned to BCP Controls, LLC
  • Patent number: 10859990
    Abstract: An autonomous system for managing power distribution to an electrically-powered device that includes a power controller module that includes power input and power output abilities and operably connected power switching abilities, wherein the power switching is configured for actuation by an integral power management module operably connected thereto, the integral power management module including integral actuation signal detection and actuation abilities configured for, in accordance with commands and operational parameters, upon detection of an actuation signal, actuation the integral power switching to alter power output through the power output from a first output level to a second output level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: BCP CONTROLS, LLC
    Inventors: John Edward Fitch, James Michael Steward
  • Patent number: 10768683
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and system which utilizes individual lighting fixtures and electrical plug controls to provide a rigorous and ubiquitous grid of sensors within or around a facility or facilities. The system utilizes a variety of parameters at the tag, lighting and plug controllers and central processor level to provide unique location and tracking information on objects, equipment, and personnel in the facility. The unique aspects of the system provide higher spatial and temporal accuracy and the ability to track high spatial densities of devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: BCP CONTROLS, LLC
    Inventors: John Edward Fitch, James M. Steward, John D. Holland, II
  • Patent number: 10180713
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and system which utilizes individual lighting fixtures and electrical plug controls to provide a rigorous and ubiquitous grid of sensors within or around a facility or facilities. The system utilizes a variety of parameters at the tag, lighting and plug controllers and central processor level to provide unique location and tracking information on objects, equipment, and personnel in the facility. The unique aspects of the system provide higher spatial and temporal accuracy and the ability to track high spatial densities of devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: BCP CONTROLS, LLC
    Inventors: John Edward Fitch, James M. Steward, John D. Holland, II
  • Patent number: 9910417
    Abstract: An autonomous system for managing power distribution to an electrically-powered device that includes a power controller module that includes power input and power output abilities and operably connected power switching abilities, wherein the power switching is configured for actuation by an integral power management module operably connected thereto, the integral power management module including integral actuation signal detection and actuation abilities configured for, in accordance with commands and operational parameters, upon detection of an actuation signal, actuation the integral power switching to alter power output through the power output from a first output level to a second output level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: BCP Controls, LLC
    Inventors: John Edward Fitch, James M. Steward
  • Patent number: 9897989
    Abstract: An autonomous system for managing power distribution to an electrically-powered device that includes a power controller module that includes power input and power output abilities and operably connected power switching abilities, wherein the power switching is configured for actuation by an integral power management module operably connected thereto, the integral power management module including integral actuation signal detection and actuation abilities configured for, in accordance with commands and operational parameters, upon detection of an actuation signal, actuation the integral power switching to alter power output through the power output from a first output level to a second output level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: BCP Controls, LLC
    Inventors: John Edward Fitch, James M. Steward
  • Patent number: 9342125
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and system which monitors attached energy device(s) utilization and allows or inhibits power based on the individual device's user or users current location relative to the device's point of use, the device's effective use range and user based rules. This invention is intended to allow end users to automatically control energy using devices based on the user's real time movement relative to the device in household, workplace, or commercial settings. The energy utilizing device may be either a plug-load, switched-load, or sensor controlled device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: BCP Controls, LLC
    Inventors: John Edward Fitch, James Michael Steward