Patents Assigned to Geoforce, Inc.
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Patent number: 10735907Abstract: A gateway, a tracking device, a server, and a method for tracking assets are provided. The method includes receiving a message from a tracking device. The received message includes an identification parameter associated with the tracking device and indicates at least one of a null location or a location of the tracking device. The method also includes determining whether the received message indicates a valid location of the tracking device, based on whether the location of the tracking device is within a predetermined range of the electronic device. The method also includes augmenting the received message with at least one of location information of the electronic device, and identification information of the electronic device when the received message indicates the null location or the location of the tracking device is not the valid location of the tracking device. The method further includes transmitting the message to a server.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Geoforce, Inc.Inventors: Troy Edwin Lanes, Gary Allen Naden
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Patent number: 10382897Abstract: A gateway, a tracking device, a server, and a method for tracking assets are provided. The method includes receiving a message from a tracking device. The received message includes an identification parameter associated with the tracking device and indicates at least one of a null location or a location of the tracking device. The method also includes determining whether the received message indicates a valid location of the tracking device, based on whether the location of the tracking device is within a predetermined range of the electronic device. The method also includes augmenting the received message with at least one of location information of the electronic device, and identification information of the electronic device when the received message indicates the null location or the location of the tracking device is not the valid location of the tracking device. The method further includes transmitting the message to a server.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: GEOFORCE, INC.Inventors: Troy Edwin Lanes, Gary Allen Naden
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Patent number: 9916555Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for integrating location tracking and cargo identification. For example, an identification of a cargo carrier can be provided, such as by an identification or tracking device associated with the cargo carrier. Also, an identification of a carried asset can be provided, such as by a tag or optical code associated with the carried asset. Further, a determination can be made whether the carried asset is being added to or removed from the cargo carrier. This could be done automatically or based on user input. This information can be collected and stored in association with each other so that location information about the carried asset can be provided to users.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2012Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Geoforce, Inc.Inventors: Jason A. Wible, Brandon C. Taylor, James S. MacLean, III
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Patent number: 9713116Abstract: A method includes receiving a silence command at a location tracking device, where the silence command instructs the location tracking device to stop wireless transmissions. The method also includes stopping wireless transmissions from the location tracking device for a specified period of time in response to the silence command. The method further includes automatically resuming wireless transmissions from the location tracking device after the specified period of time has elapsed. A length of the specified period of time can be defined by the silence command. A request to identify the location tracking device can be received at the location tracking device, and a response identifying the location tracking device can be transmitted prior to receiving the silence command.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: GEOFORCE, INC.Inventors: Jason A. Wible, Brandon C. Taylor, James S. MacLean, III
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Patent number: 9225383Abstract: A direct sequence spread spectrum data transmitter for creating a modulated data signal comprising: a programmable-system-on-a-chip baseband modulator having only four blocks of programming logic, the four blocks of programming logic consisting of a DigBuf clock buffer block, a pseudo-random-sequence 8-bit block, an 8-bit timer block, and a serial peripheral interface slave block. A remote telemetry unit comprising the foregoing transmitter. A method for manufacturing the foregoing transmitter. A method for controlling the foregoing transmitter.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: GEOFORCE, INC.Inventors: Gary Naden, Dale Reiser
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Patent number: 9082102Abstract: A global tracking device includes a hardened case configured to be removably coupled to an object. The hardened case includes a barcode associated with information regarding the object. The data access element is configured to cause an external device to populate an interactive display application containing at least a portion of the information regarding to the object. The global tracking device can communicate with a central facility via a satellite communication.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: GEOFORCE, INC.Inventors: Brandon C. Taylor, Jason A. Wible, James S. MacLean, III
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Patent number: 9049641Abstract: A method includes receiving a silence command at a location tracking device, where the silence command instructs the location tracking device to stop wireless transmissions. The method also includes stopping wireless transmissions from the location tracking device for a specified period of time in response to the silence command. The method further includes automatically resuming wireless transmissions from the location tracking device after the specified period of time has elapsed. A length of the specified period of time can be defined by the silence command. A request to identify the location tracking device can be received at the location tracking device, and a response identifying the location tracking device can be transmitted prior to receiving the silence command.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: GEOFORCE, INC.Inventors: Jason A. Wible, Brandon C. Taylor, James S. MacLean, III
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Patent number: 8599028Abstract: A radioactive source information tracking and reporting system and method is disclosed. The system and method include a device operable to detect a presence of a radioactive source contained within a shielded container. The device is further operable to detect a location of the shielded container. A message is generated and transmitted to a central facility. The message includes a shielded container identifier, a location of the shielded container, and an indication of the presence of the radioactive source.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Geoforce, Inc.Inventors: James S. MacLean, III, Brandon C. Taylor
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Publication number: 20130267247Abstract: A method includes receiving a silence command at a location tracking device, where the silence command instructs the location tracking device to stop wireless transmissions. The method also includes stopping wireless transmissions from the location tracking device for a specified period of time in response to the silence command. The method further includes automatically resuming wireless transmissions from the location tracking device after the specified period of time has elapsed. A length of the specified period of time can be defined by the silence command. A request to identify the location tracking device can be received at the location tracking device, and a response identifying the location tracking device can be transmitted prior to receiving the silence command.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: GEOFORCE, INC.Inventors: Jason A. Wible, Brandon C. Taylor, James S. MacLean, III
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Publication number: 20130265697Abstract: An apparatus includes a hardened case configured to be removably coupled to an object and a control unit disposed within the hardened case. The control unit is configured to report information regarding the object, where the information includes identifier information and/or location information. The hardened case includes at least two layers of water-tight seals configured to protect the control unit, and the hardened case is configured to inhibit compression.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Geoforce, Inc.Inventors: Brandon C. Taylor, Jason A. Wible, James S. MacLean, III
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Publication number: 20130265153Abstract: An apparatus includes a hardened case configured to be removably coupled to an object and at least one sensor configured to detect a movement, shock, or impact associated with the object. The apparatus also includes a control unit disposed within the hardened case and communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor. The control unit is configured to compare a value of the movement, shock, or impact to a threshold amount, and when the value of the movement, shock, or impact exceeds the threshold amount, transmit information associated with the movement, shock, or impact to an external device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Geoforce, Inc.Inventors: Brandon C. Taylor, Jason A. Wible, James S. MacLean, III
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Publication number: 20130264382Abstract: A global tracking device includes a hardened case configured to be removably coupled to an object. The hardened case includes a barcode associated with information regarding the object. The data access element is configured to cause an external device to populate an interactive display application containing at least a portion of the information regarding to the object. The global tracking device can communicate with a central facility via a satellite communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Geoforce, Inc.Inventors: Brandon C. Taylor, Jason A. Wible, James S. MacLean, III
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Publication number: 20130265155Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for integrating location tracking and cargo identification. For example, an identification of a cargo carrier can be provided, such as by an identification or tracking device associated with the cargo carrier. Also, an identification of a carried asset can be provided, such as by a tag or optical code associated with the carried asset. Further, a determination can be made whether the carried asset is being added to or removed from the cargo carrier. This could be done automatically or based on user input. This information can be collected and stored in association with each other so that location information about the carried asset can be provided to users.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Geoforce, Inc.Inventors: Jason A. Wible, Brandon C. Taylor, James S. MacLean, III
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Publication number: 20120235051Abstract: A radioactive source information tracking and reporting system and method is disclosed. The system and method include a device operable to detect a presence of a radioactive source contained within a shielded container. The device is further operable to detect a location of the shielded container. A message is generated and transmitted to a central facility. The message includes a shielded container identifier, a location of the shielded container, and an indication of the presence of the radioactive source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: GEOFORCE, INCInventors: James S. MacLean, III, Brandon C. Taylor
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Patent number: 8237575Abstract: A radioactive source information tracking and reporting system and method is disclosed. The system and method include a device operable to detect a presence of a radioactive source contained within a shielded container. The device is further operable to detect a location of the shielded container. A message is generated and transmitted to a central facility. The message includes a shielded container identifier, a location of the shielded container, and an indication of the presence of the radioactive source.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2008Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Geoforce, Inc.Inventors: James S. MacLean, III, Brandon C. Taylor
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Publication number: 20090109040Abstract: A radioactive source information tracking and reporting system and method is disclosed. The system and method include a device operable to detect a presence of a radioactive source contained within a shielded container. The device is further operable to detect a location of the shielded container. A message is generated and transmitted to a central facility. The message includes a shielded container identifier, a location of the shielded container, and an indication of the presence of the radioactive source.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: GEOFORCE, INC.Inventors: James S. MacLean, III, Brandon C. Taylor