Patents Assigned to INTERLOCK CONCEPTS INC.
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Publication number: 20200235824Abstract: Systems, devices, and techniques are described herein to establish and/or maintain communication links between devices using signals communicated over high-frequency sound waves. To establish a communication link (e.g., pair the two devices), a mobile device may exchange a plurality of signals over a plurality of sound waves with a stationary device. The plurality of sound waves may operate in a set of frequencies above a frequency range detectable by a human ear (e.g., above 20 kHz). The communication link may be established using a radio frequency access technology, such as DECT, after the pairing procedure over the sound waves is complete. Using sound waves to pair devices and maintain device pairings may increase the locality of device pairings because sound waves cannot penetrate walls or structures as easily as electromagnetic waves.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: INTERLOCK CONCEPTS INC.Inventors: Bradly J. EHLERT, Shawn WHEELER
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Publication number: 20200235825Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for using sounds waves to locate a mobile device in a wireless communication network are described herein. Some sound waves may not be capable of penetrating or passing through many objects such as structures. Consequently, the number of signal paths that a sound wave may take to reach one or more receivers may be reduced, as compared to electromagnetic waves. A wireless communication system may be configured to use sound waves to more accurately determine a location of the mobile device transmitting a signal in the wireless communication system. The plurality of sound waves may operate in a set of frequencies above a frequency range detectable by a human ear (e.g., above 20 kHz). The wireless communication system may be configured to identify the location of a device that is transmitting alert message or panic messages seeking assistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: INTERLOCK CONCEPTS INC.Inventors: Bradley J. EHLERT, Shawn WHEELER
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Publication number: 20200236724Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for assistive listening that uses sound waves for devices pairing is described herein. An assistive listening system may use sound waves to pair mobile devices acting as assistive listening devices with stationary devices. To establish a communication link (e.g., pair the two devices), a mobile device may exchange a plurality of signals over a plurality of sound waves with a stationary device. The plurality of sound waves may operate in a set of frequencies above a frequency range detectable by a human ear (e.g., above 20 kHz). After the pairing procedure over the sound waves is complete, the assistive listening system may use electromagnetic waves to pair the mobile devices with the stationary devices over a wireless access technology, such as Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: INTERLOCK CONCEPTS INC.Inventors: Bradley J. EHLERT, Shawn WHEELER
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Publication number: 20180302454Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems, devices, or methods for providing low-latency communication between content sources and output devices. An integration device may be configured to integrate input data streams from a plurality of sources, including legacy systems (e.g., intercom systems or telephone systems), and output a combined data stream to the relevant output devices. Rooms increasingly include a variety of multimedia devices such as televisions, speakers, projectors, individual computers, etc. In some cases, a room may have redundant output devices that are specialized for a particular system. For example, a room may have a speaker for a television, a speaker for an intercom system, a speaker for an audio system, or various combinations thereof. By managing multiple input data streams and multiple output data streams, the integration device may be configured to reduce the need for redundant hardware.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: INTERLOCK CONCEPTS INC.Inventors: Bradley J. EHLERT, Shawn WHEELER