Patents Assigned to COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLC
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Patent number: 11887420Abstract: A method and system that allows authorized individuals access into controlled access locations and the ability to grant temporary and limited access to guests into these locations. The method and system allow for navigational services to be provided to members and guests, and real-time tracking and confirmation to members and administrators that guests have arrived at their destination and did not enter any unauthorized areas. The method preferably can work through a system of wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons communicating with member and guest's electronic devices. Members and administrators can send one or more temporary electronic access keys to a guest's smartphone or other electronic device. Wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons provide an access control and location tracking system with real-time data about the member and guest whereabouts, allowing for the confirmation and tracking.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2023Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens
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Patent number: 11856488Abstract: A system and method for determining the presence of an individual at a particular spot within a location preferably based on the strength of signals received from beacons assigned to the particular spot by a software application (“App”) running on an electronic device of the individual. In one embodiment, certain presence calculations are performed by the App. In another embodiment, the App forwards information regarding the received beacon signals to an electronic identification and location tracking system and the presence calculations are performed by the system.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2023Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventor: Michael Kusens
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Method and electronic device for identifying golf swings and tracking statistics during a golf round
Patent number: 11813514Abstract: A system and method for automatically identifying a golf swing without any active participation on the part of the golfer is disclosed. The application program stored on and operating from an electronic device system uses data from a gyroscope and accelerometer to identify the golf swing. The system also automatically keeps statistics about the golfer's round of golf based on the GPS location of the identified swings.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventor: Michael McCartin -
Patent number: 11796288Abstract: A system and method that uses one or more jet engines to remove unmanned aircraft from restricted airspace. Generally, the force created by a jet engine can be used to remove drones or other unwanted objects from the restricted airspace. Once the system determines the presence of an unauthorized aircraft or object within the restricted airspace, the jet engine(s) can be activated and used to pull the drone or flying object towards the jet engine though the force created by the intake of the jet engine(s), or to expel the drone or object from the restricted area through the force created by the exhaust of the jet engine(s).Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventor: Bruce Howard Kusens
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Patent number: 11594085Abstract: A method and system that allows authorized individuals access into controlled access locations and the ability to grant temporary and limited access to guests into these locations. The method and system allows for navigational services to be provided to members and guests, and real-time tracking and confirmation to members and administrators that guests have arrived at their destination and did not enter any unauthorized areas. The method preferably can work through a system of wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons communicating with member and guest's electronic devices. Members and administrators can send one or more temporary electronic access keys to a guest's smartphone or other electronic device. Wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons provide an access control and location tracking system with real-time data about the member and guest whereabouts, allowing for the confirmation and tracking.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens
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Patent number: 11589203Abstract: A method and system to allow the exchange of information between a person's mobile device and a business, institution, organization, agency, etc. to send, as per request, information that is required or is relevant to the parties, without having to interrupt the call. The businesses, institutions, organizations, agencies, etc. can be for instance, a 911 dispatcher office, a merchant that operates through the phone or a service provider, though such examples are not considered limiting.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens
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Patent number: 11582583Abstract: A system and method for determining the presence of an individual at a particular spot within a location preferably based on the strength of signals received from beacons assigned to the particular spot by a software application (“App”) running on an electronic device of the individual. In one embodiment, certain presence calculations are performed by the App. In another embodiment, the App forwards information regarding the received beacon signals to an electronic identification and location tracking system and the presence calculations are performed by the system.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventor: Michael Kusens
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Patent number: 11576832Abstract: A cushion member that is secured to a massage table or massage chair and contains a video or virtual reality headset within a substantially central opening or cutout of the cushion member to allow an individual to view video, virtual reality scenes, or other text, graphics or indicia while receiving a massage. A retaining shelf can also be secured to the cushion member to provide support for the video or virtual reality headset. Speakers can also be embedded in the cushion member or a headphone jack or port can be provided with the headset to also allow the individual to listen to any audio associated with the displayed material on the headset.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventor: Michael Kusens
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Patent number: 11508231Abstract: A system and method for electronic notification of a person(s) in proximity to a given location at the time assistance is needed. A networked system of wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons are provided for communicating with a person's smartphone, computer system, or other electronic device. Wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons selectively broadcast a configurable data set within a given area of the beacon. The strength of the signal can vary depending on the alert type, time to respond requirements and specific characteristics of the location that would affect the time to respond. Software running on the person's smartphone, computer system, tablet or other electronic device preferably receives the signal(s) broadcast by the wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons and decoding the data set broadcast.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventor: Michael Kusens
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Patent number: 11416976Abstract: A method and system for determining if an individual is impaired. In one embodiment, physical and cognitive testing of the individual are conducted in the field or at the scene of an event. The test results are compared to previously stored baseline test results taken for the specific individual while the individual is known to be in an unimpaired state or condition. The current test results are electronically compared to the baseline test results and if the results differ or deviate beyond a predetermined level or amount the individual is considered to be impaired. If no baseline test results exist for the specific individual, the current test results can alternatively be compared to previously determined or known scientifically accepted or minimums for the specific tests given to the individual.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventor: Michael Kusens
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Patent number: 11378361Abstract: A system and method that uses one or more jet engines to remove unmanned aircraft from restricted airspace. Generally, the force created by a jet engine can be used to remove drones or other unwanted objects from the restricted airspace. Once the system determines the presence of an unauthorized aircraft or object within the restricted airspace, the jet engine(s) can be activated and used to pull the drone or flying object towards the jet engine though the force created by the intake of the jet engine(s), or to expel the drone or object from the restricted area through the force created by the exhaust of the jet engine(s).Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventor: Bruce Howard Kusens
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Patent number: 11373201Abstract: A method and system for automatically terminating a logout session for a restricted access system by determining that an authorized user has left the vicinity of the restricted access system. The authorized user preferably carries a wireless transmitter which transmits an authorization signal that is also used for permitting access to the restricted access system. When the authorized user leaves the vicinity of the restricted access system after logging in, the signal is no longer received by a wireless receiver or too weak of a signal, such that an access control system in communication with the wireless receiver automatically causes the restricted access system to initiate a logout action in order to prevent or reduce the chance of an unauthorized user gaining access to the restricted access system. The restricted access system can be a rewards tracking system, such as, but not limited to, a rewards tracking system for a gaming machine or gaming table.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens
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Patent number: 11285066Abstract: A cushion member that is secured to a massage table or massage chair and contains a video or virtual reality headset within a substantially central opening or cutout of the cushion member to allow an individual to view video, virtual reality scenes, or other text, graphics or indicia while receiving a massage. A retaining shelf can also be secured to the cushion member to provide support for the video or virtual reality headset. Speakers can also be embedded in the cushion member or a headphone jack or port can be provided with the headset to also allow the individual to listen to any audio associated with the displayed material on the headset.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventor: Michael Kusens
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Method and electronic device for identifying golf swings and tracking statistics during a golf round
Patent number: 11071902Abstract: A system and method for automatically identifying a golf swing without any active participation on the part of the golfer is disclosed. The application program stored on and operating from an electronic device system uses data from a gyroscope and accelerometer to identify the golf swing. The system also automatically keeps statistics about the golfer's round of golf based on the GPS location of the identified swings.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventor: Michael McCartin -
Patent number: 11049615Abstract: A system and method for identifying a customer's location at a business and provide notification to a company representative upon arrival of the customer at the business location. Real-time location determinations for the customer and customer location tracking can be provided. One or more wireless beacons communicate with the customer's electronic device. The beacons provide the system with real-time data about the customer's whereabouts, allowing for the confirmation and tracking of the customer at the location. A first non-limiting example of use, include a company that provides food and beverage allowing the customer to place an order for food and beverages on their electronic device and having the order delivered to the person at their current location as determined by the system. Another non-limiting example includes a company using the notification system to have assigned staff members notified of the customer's arrival.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventor: Michael Kusens
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Patent number: 11044586Abstract: A system and method for determining the presence of an asset or person at a particular spot within a location. The asset or person is provided with a beacon transmitting a beacon signal. A plurality of receivers are disposed throughout the location. In one embodiment, two or more adjacent or nearby receivers are grouped together to define a receiver cluster. The receiver cluster having the highest average signal strength from the signal being transmitted from the beacon of the asset or person as determined by an electronic identification and location tracking system determines the particular area within the location where the asset or person is present at.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens
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Patent number: 11043050Abstract: A method and system that allows authorized individuals access into controlled access locations and the ability to grant temporary and limited access to guests into these locations. The method and system allows for navigational services to be provided to members and guests, and real-time tracking and confirmation to members and administrators that guests have arrived at their destination and did not enter any unauthorized areas. The method preferably can work through a system of wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons communicating with member and guest's electronic devices. Members and administrators can send one or more temporary electronic access keys to a guest's smartphone or other electronic device. Wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons provide an access control and location tracking system with real-time data about the member and guest whereabouts, allowing for the confirmation and tracking.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens
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Patent number: 10979905Abstract: A method and system for automatically terminating access or initiating a logout session for a restricted access system by determining that an authorized user has left the vicinity of the restricted access system. The authorized user preferably carries a wireless transmitter which transmits an authorization signal. When the authorized user leaves the vicinity of the restricted access system after logging in, the signal is no longer received by a wireless receiver or too weak of a signal, such that an access control system in communication with the wireless receiver automatically causes the restricted access system to initiate a logout action in order to prevent or reduce the chance of an unauthorized user gaining access to the restricted access system. In one embodiment the signal strength from the authorization signal at the time of logon is used as a baseline signal strength for future calculations that determine when to initiate an automatic termination of access to the restricted access system.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens
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Patent number: 10917749Abstract: A system and method for determining the presence of an individual at a particular spot within a location preferably based on the strength of signals received from beacons assigned to the particular spot by a software application (“App”) running on an electronic device of the individual. In one embodiment, certain presence calculations are performed by the App. In another embodiment, the App forwards information regarding the received beacon signals to an electronic identification and location tracking system and the presence calculations are performed by the system.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventor: Michael Kusens
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Patent number: 10796559Abstract: A system and method for electronic notification of a person(s) in proximity to a given location at the time assistance is needed. A networked system of wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons are provided for communicating with a person's smartphone, computer system, or other electronic device. Wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons selectively broadcast a configurable data set within a given area of the beacon. The strength of the signal can vary depending on the alert type, time to respond requirements and specific characteristics of the location that would affect the time to respond. Software running on the person's smartphone, computer system, tablet or other electronic device preferably receives the signal(s) broadcast by the wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons and decoding the data set broadcast.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLCInventor: Michael Kusens