Patents Assigned to Crestron Electronics
  • Publication number: 20150212612
    Abstract: Presented is a control system for augmenting a portable touch screen device having integral processing capability. The control system includes an enclosure configured for encasing the portable touch screen device, an internal docking connector configured for communicatively mating with the portable touch screen device, and hard buttons. At least one of the hard buttons is functionally configured for use with an application program running on the portable touch screen device. The control system includes further includes a processor configured for converting button actuations into a digital format, and a first facility for communicating the digital format to the portable touch screen device via the internal docking connector. The application program is configured such that, during operation, the application program communicates the status of the one hard button to at least one external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Mark Labosco, Brian Fagan
  • Publication number: 20150212587
    Abstract: Presented is a control system for augmenting a portable touch screen device having integral processing capability. The control system includes an enclosure configured for encasing the portable touch screen device, an internal docking connector configured for communicatively mating with the portable touch screen device, and hard buttons. At least one of the hard buttons is functionally configured for use with an application program running on the portable touch screen device. The control system includes further includes a processor configured for converting button actuations into a digital format, and a first facility for communicating the digital format to the portable touch screen device via the internal docking connector. The application program is configured such that, during operation, the application program communicates the status of the one hard button to at least one external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Mark Labosco, Brian Fagan
  • Publication number: 20150212590
    Abstract: Presented is a control system for augmenting a portable touch screen device having integral processing capability. The control system includes an enclosure configured for encasing the portable touch screen device, an internal docking connector configured for communicatively mating with the portable touch screen device, and hard buttons. At least one of the hard buttons is functionally configured for use with an application program running on the portable touch screen device. The control system includes further includes a processor configured for converting button actuations into a digital format, and a first facility for communicating the digital format to the portable touch screen device via the internal docking connector. The application program is configured such that, during operation, the application program communicates the status of the one hard button to at least one external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Mark Labosco, Brian Fagan
  • Patent number: 9094768
    Abstract: An illustrative embodiment includes a method for use in performing acoustic calibration of at least one audio output device for a plurality of listening locations. An audio input device generates a data signal based on a series of one or more tones output by the at least one audio output device. The audio input device wirelessly transmits the data signal to a calibration device. The audio input device is one of a plurality of audio input devices deployed at respective ones of the plurality of listening locations. The data signal is one of a plurality of data signals generated by respective ones of the plurality of audio input devices based on the series of one or more tones output by the at least one audio output device. The plurality of data signals are wirelessly transmitted by the respective ones of the plurality of audio input devices to the calibration device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Mark LaBosco
  • Publication number: 20150166299
    Abstract: A mechanism for storing a length of cord that includes a first and second pair of pulleys mounted at opposite ends of a frame. An intermediate section of a cord is stored in the frame and has one end of the stored section fixed to the frame, with the other end extending from the frame. The stored cord section is at least partially wound over the pair of pulleys, and one pair of pulleys is slidably mounted for motion toward the other pair of pulleys. A damper is coupled to one of the second pair of pulleys, which engages the pulley to rotate about an axis to dampen the rotary motion of one of the second pair of pulleys in such a manner that the intermediate storage section is in tension during retraction and withdrawal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Michael Campagna, Dana Arose
  • Patent number: 9056744
    Abstract: A mechanism for storing a length of cord that includes a first and second pair of pulleys mounted at opposite ends of a frame. An intermediate section of a cord is stored in the frame and has one end of the stored section fixed to the frame, with the other end extending from the frame. The stored cord section is at least partially wound over the pair of pulleys, and one pair of pulleys is slidably mounted for motion toward the other pair of pulleys. A damper is coupled to one of the second pair of pulleys, which engages the pulley to rotate about an axis to damp the rotary motion of one of the second pair of pulleys in such a manner that the intermediate storage section is in tension during retraction and withdrawal. The mechanism further includes a solenoid that is activated locally or remotely by a switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Michael Campagna
  • Patent number: 9024866
    Abstract: Presented is a control system for augmenting a portable touch screen device (5) having integral processing capability. The control system includes an enclosure (1) configured for encasing the portable touch screen device, an internal docking connector (12) configured for communicatively mating with the portable touch screen device, and hard buttons (31, 32, and 33). At least one of the hard buttons is functionally configured for use with an application program running on the portable touch screen device. The control system includes further includes a processor (50, 51, 52, 53) configured for converting button actuations into a digital format, and a first facility for communicating the digital format to the portable touch screen device via the internal docking connector. The application program is configured such that, during operation, the application program communicates the status of the one hard button to at least one external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Mark LaBosco, Brian Fagan
  • Publication number: 20150109211
    Abstract: Presented is a wall-mounted control system for a portable touch screen device. The control system includes a housing, a touch screen mounting member moveably coupled to the housing and configured to releasably hold the portable touch screen device, a processor configured for providing an interface between the portable touch screen device and one or more remote systems, a docking connector configured for electrically mating with the portable touch screen device and establishing electrical communication between the processor and the portable touch screen device, and a communication circuitry configured for establishing communication between the processor the one or more remote systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Mark LaBosco, Timothy Wickham
  • Patent number: 9013239
    Abstract: An audio amplifier is powered by a switch mode power supply optimized for audio applications. The power supply includes a rectifier circuit and a discontinuous mode multiphase isolated flyback power circuit and does not require a separate power factor correction stage. The discontinuous mode multiphase isolated flyback power circuit includes multiple isolated flyback converters operating synchronously to each convert a portion of the power and supply a phase-summed direct current voltage to the audio amplifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Buono
  • Publication number: 20150101766
    Abstract: Presented is a roller shade system that includes a roller shade drive unit that includes a shade motor and a motor crown that includes one or more grooves. The system further includes a roller shade tube, and a motor crown adapter. The motor crown adapter includes a flange and a cylindrical portion that includes one or more tabs. The cylindrical portion is disposed inside, and coupled to, the roller shade tube. The flange and cylindrical portion together define an opening for receiving the shade motor therethrough. The one or more tabs are configured for engaging the one or more grooves to releaseably couple the motor crown adapter to the motor crown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Timothy Wickham
  • Patent number: 9000308
    Abstract: A gasket comprises a main portion having first and second ends, a parallel leg extending perpendicularly from each of the first and second ends, and a step portion extending perpendicularly from each of the other end of the legs. The main portion and leg form an opening that is sized and dimensioned to receive a shell of a connector. A layer of nickel plated metalized nylon fabric wrapped over polyurethane foam. One side of the layer bonds to the interior surfaces of the main portion and leg that form the opening and the other side of the layer is adapted to urge against the shell of the HDMI connector. A section of the layer extends beyond the widths of the main and legs. The section is adapted to urge against a faceplate to maintain an electrical-conductive path between the shell of the HDMI connector and the surface of the faceplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy Feldstein, William Rehak
  • Publication number: 20150083351
    Abstract: Presented is a roller shade motor system that includes a motor with an end portion, a latch assembly disposed on the end portion, and a bracket. The latch assembly includes an alignment member and at least one moveable clip. The bracket includes a clip contact surface and defines an alignment member opening dimensioned and arranged for receiving the alignment member. The moveable clip is retracted into the alignment member during insertion of the alignment member into the alignment member opening and is extended out of the alignment member and contacts the clip contact surface after insertion and couples the motor to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Campagna
  • Publication number: 20150048924
    Abstract: A system in which a portable electronic device communicates with a keypad for controlling a controllable device using near field communication to establish remote control of the controllable device over a control network. Upon placing the portable electronic device near the keypad, a control application running on the portable electronic device is launched and a graphical representation of the keypad is displayed on the portable electronic device. The portable electronic device provides remote control of the controllable device over the control network. The portable electronic device may additionally provide expanded control options for the controllable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Stanley Wisniewski
  • Publication number: 20150043154
    Abstract: A docking station (2) system for a tablet (1) having a data connector, said docking station (2) comprising: a substantially planar docking platform (4) for receiving a tablet (1), said docking platform (4) having an elevated retaining lip (6) extending along the lower edge of said docking platform (4) to engage at least one edge of said tablet (1), and one or more elevated guide rails (14); a cable slide (7) having a cable platform, said cable platform having one or more elevated cable tabs (12) for mechanically securing said unmodified tablet data cable (17) thereon, and a cable slide cover (10) for applying pressure to, in order to align the unmodified tablet data cable connector (18) to a tablet connector (16) of said tablet (1), and slide the cable slide (7) into said docking station (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Howard Balch
  • Publication number: 20150041077
    Abstract: Presented is a gudgeon assembly that includes a gudgeon body, a first ball bearing, a second ball bearing, a gudgeon pin, a first spring plate, a second spring plate, and two springs. The gudgeon pin extends through the gudgeon body and is coaxial with the first and second ball bearings. The first spring plate is coupled to a distal portion of the gudgeon pin. The second spring plate defines an opening and is coupled to the second ball bearing. The opening is coaxial with the second ball bearing and the gudgeon pin. The two springs are coupled to the first spring plate and the second spring plate. Longitudinal axes of the two springs are coplanar and non-coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the gudgeon pin. The gudgeon pin, the first spring plate, and the second spring plate rotate together as a single unit and rotate independently of the gudgeon body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Campagna
  • Patent number: D724062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy Feldstein, Howard Balch, William Rehak, Dhirendra Patel, Daniel Previti
  • Patent number: D726164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy Feldstein, King-Woo Cheung, William Rehak, Dhirendra Patel, Kian-Mun Kong
  • Patent number: D729179
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: King Woo Cheung, Wendy Feldstein, Dhirendra Patel, Sanjay Upasani, George Feldstein, William Cowles
  • Patent number: D729749
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Wisniewski, Doug Jacobson
  • Patent number: D731445
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Wisniewski, Doug Jacobson