Patents Assigned to Kustom Signals, Inc.
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Patent number: 11977172Abstract: A traffic radar system comprises a first radar transceiver, a second radar transceiver, a speed determining element, and a processing element. The first radar transceiver transmits and receives radar beams and generates a first electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The second radar transceiver transmits and receives radar beams and generates a second electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The speed determining element determines and outputs a speed of the patrol vehicle. The processing element is configured to receive a plurality of digital data samples derived from the first or second electronic signals, receive the speed of the patrol vehicle, process the digital data samples to determine a relative speed of at least one target vehicle in the front zone or the rear zone, and convert the relative speed of the target vehicle to an absolute speed using the speed of the patrol vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2023Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventors: Maurice Shelton, Roger Adwell
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Patent number: 11703602Abstract: A traffic radar system comprises a first radar transceiver, a second radar transceiver, a speed determining element, and a processing element. The first radar transceiver transmits and receives radar beams and generates a first electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The second radar transceiver transmits and receives radar beams and generates a second electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The speed determining element determines and outputs a speed of the patrol vehicle. The processing element is configured to receive a plurality of digital data samples derived from the first or second electronic signals, receive the speed of the patrol vehicle, process the digital data samples to determine a relative speed of at least one target vehicle in the front zone or the rear zone, and convert the relative speed of the target vehicle to an absolute speed using the speed of the patrol vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventors: Maurice Shelton, Roger Adwell
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Patent number: 11579314Abstract: A traffic radar system comprises a first radar transceiver, a second radar transceiver, a speed determining element, and a processing element. The first radar transceiver transmits and receives radar beams and generates a first electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The second radar transceiver transmits and receives radar beams and generates a second electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The speed determining element determines and outputs a speed of the patrol vehicle. The processing element is configured to receive a plurality of digital data samples derived from the first or second electronic signals, receive the speed of the patrol vehicle, process the digital data samples to determine a relative speed of at least one target vehicle in the front zone or the rear zone, and convert the relative speed of the target vehicle to an absolute speed using the speed of the patrol vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventors: Maurice Shelton, Roger Adwell
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Publication number: 20220317316Abstract: A traffic radar system comprises a first radar transceiver, a second radar transceiver, a speed determining element, and a processing element. The first radar transceiver transmits and receives radar beams and generates a first electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The second radar transceiver transmits and receives radar beams and generates a second electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The speed determining element determines and outputs a speed of the patrol vehicle. The processing element is configured to receive a plurality of digital data samples derived from the first or second electronic signals, receive the speed of the patrol vehicle, process the digital data samples to determine a relative speed of at least one target vehicle in the front zone or the rear zone, and convert the relative speed of the target vehicle to an absolute speed using the speed of the patrol vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventors: Maurice Shelton, Roger Adwell
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Patent number: 11194039Abstract: A traffic radar system comprises a first radar transceiver, a second radar transceiver, a speed determining element, and a processing element. The first radar transceiver transmits and receives radar beams and generates a first electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The second radar transceiver transmits and receives radar beams and generates a second electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The speed determining element determines and outputs a speed of the patrol vehicle. The processing element is configured to receive a plurality of digital data samples derived from the first or second electronic signals, receive the speed of the patrol vehicle, process the digital data samples to determine a relative speed of at least one target vehicle in the front zone or the rear zone, and convert the relative speed of the target vehicle to an absolute speed using the speed of the patrol vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventor: Maurice Shelton
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Publication number: 20210240999Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus are provided for a traffic enforcement system. A certification period can be stored and displayed and the device deactivated upon expiration thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventors: Michael Bietsch, Kent F. Hayes, Michael Paulson, Maurice E. Shelton, Milos Kovacevic, Zoran Kovacevic
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Publication number: 20210223410Abstract: A traffic radar system comprises a first radar transceiver, a second radar transceiver, a speed determining element, and a processing element. The first radar transceiver transmits and receives radar beams and generates a first electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The second radar transceiver transmits and receives radar beams and generates a second electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The speed determining element determines and outputs a speed of the patrol vehicle. The processing element is configured to receive a plurality of digital data samples derived from the first or second electronic signals, receive the speed of the patrol vehicle, process the digital data samples to determine a relative speed of at least one target vehicle in the front zone or the rear zone, and convert the relative speed of the target vehicle to an absolute speed using the speed of the patrol vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventors: Maurice Shelton, Roger Adwell
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Patent number: 11050916Abstract: A body-worn surveillance system is associated with the ICV system via a docking mechanism that is connected to the ICV system via a cable, or other means. The ICV system recognizes the specific body-worn system(s). In order to reduce power draw on the mobile battery powered BWV device and thus extend record time(s), the BWV wireless radio is left in a suspended or sleep state and the lower power draw Bluetooth radio is enabled. When the body-worn system is within a specified proximity (RSSI) of the ICV system's wireless Bluetooth transceiver and there are recorded files available for transfer, the BWV device's wireless Ethernet connection will be enabled to transfer AV files to the ICV system, which will then store those files on the ICV system's internal media.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventors: Warren Page, Michael Paulson, Dave Teeter
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Patent number: 10984253Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus are provided for capturing a video image and speed of a target vehicle. A ranging device detects a distance to a target vehicle. The focal distance or zoom of a video camera is set and adjusted based on the distance. The speed of travel of the vehicle is detected, displayed, and/or stored in association with a video image captured of the vehicle by the video camera. A range of distances within which to capture the video image and speed of the vehicle may be set by detecting distances between a pair of landmarks or using GPS and compass heading data. An inclinometer is provided to aid initiation of a power-conservation mode. A target tracking time may be determined and compared to a minimum tracking time period. A device certification period can be stored and displayed and the device deactivated upon expiration thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventors: Michael Bietsch, Kent F. Hayes, Michael Paulson, Maurice E. Shelton, Milos Kovacevic, Zoran Kovacevic
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Patent number: 10768297Abstract: A traffic radar system comprises a first radar transceiver assembly, a second radar transceiver assembly, a display, and a processing element. The first radar transceiver assembly transmits and receives radar beams and generates a first electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The second radar transceiver assembly transmits and receives radar beams and generates a second electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The display displays a plurality of speeds, each speed being a speed of a target vehicle. The processing element is configured to receive the first and second electronic signals, process the first electronic signal to determine speeds of target vehicles in the front zone, process the second electronic signal to determine speeds of target vehicles in the rear zone, and control the display to display the speeds of target vehicles in the front zone or target vehicles in the rear zone based on predetermined parameters.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventors: Maurice Shelton, Mike Bietsch, Michael Paulson
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Patent number: 10288722Abstract: A traffic radar system (TRS) utilizing an automated test process which aids the operator in quickly conducting comprehensive system tuning fork tests that includes front and rear antennas and stationary, moving opposite, and moving same-lane operations. The automated process has the ability to select the proper radar antenna and proper mode of operation for each step of the test. The process will measure the input fork signals and report if the signals are within the specified tolerance. Optionally, the process can be set to not allow the radar system to enter the normal operating mode if the tuning fork tests have not been successfully completed.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventors: Maurice E. Shelton, Michael J. Bietsch
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Publication number: 20190107603Abstract: A mobile test unit for verifying an accuracy of vehicle speeds determined by a traffic radar system comprises a test signal generator and a signal mixer. The test signal generator is configured to generate an electronic test signal having a first frequency. The signal mixer is configured to receive the test signal and a radar beam having a second frequency, wherein the radar beam is transmitted from a radar transceiver of a traffic radar system. The signal mixer is further configured to mix the electronic test signal and the radar beam and to generate a mixed signal having frequency components that include the first frequency and the second frequency, wherein the mixed signal is received by the radar transceiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventors: Maurice Shelton, Roger Adwell
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Publication number: 20190107619Abstract: A traffic radar system comprises a first radar transceiver, a second radar transceiver, a speed determining element, and a processing element. The first radar transceiver transmits and receives radar beams and generates a first electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The second radar transceiver transmits and receives radar beams and generates a second electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The speed determining element determines and outputs a speed of the patrol vehicle. The processing element is configured to receive a plurality of digital data samples derived from the first or second electronic signals, receive the speed of the patrol vehicle, process the digital data samples to determine a relative speed of at least one target vehicle in the front zone or the rear zone, and convert the relative speed of the target vehicle to an absolute speed using the speed of the patrol vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventor: Maurice Shelton
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Publication number: 20190107618Abstract: A traffic radar system comprises a first radar transceiver assembly, a second radar transceiver assembly, a display, and a processing element. The first radar transceiver assembly transmits and receives radar beams and generates a first electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The second radar transceiver assembly transmits and receives radar beams and generates a second electronic signal corresponding to the received radar beam. The display displays a plurality of speeds, each speed being a speed of a target vehicle. The processing element is configured to receive the first and second electronic signals, process the first electronic signal to determine speeds of target vehicles in the front zone, process the second electronic signal to determine speeds of target vehicles in the rear zone, and control the display to display the speeds of target vehicles in the front zone or target vehicles in the rear zone based on predetermined parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventors: Maurice Shelton, Mike Bietsch, Michael Paulson
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Publication number: 20190098198Abstract: A body-worn surveillance system is associated with the ICV system via a docking mechanism that is connected to the ICV system via a cable, or other means. The ICV system recognizes the specific body-worn system(s). In order to reduce power draw on the mobile battery powered BWV device and thus extend record time(s), the BWV wireless radio is left in a suspended or sleep state and the lower power draw Bluetooth radio is enabled. When the body-worn system is within a specified proximity (RSSI) of the ICV system's wireless Bluetooth transceiver and there are recorded files available for transfer, the BWV device's wireless Ethernet connection will be enabled to transfer AV files to the ICV system, which will then store those files on the ICV system's internal media.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Applicant: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventors: Warren Page, Michael Paulson, Dave Teeter
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Patent number: 10162051Abstract: A traffic radar system utilizes a standard USB interface of power and communication to a host USB device. Modules of the radar system communicate over a wireless network to reduce hard-wire cabling in the patrol vehicle or radar platform. Digital signal processing (DSP) is utilized in a distributed processing architecture to increase processing functionality and target detection capabilities. The system modules incorporate electrical and mechanical interfaces which allow modules to be connected together to form unique radar systems.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventors: Maurice E. Shelton, Michael J. Bietsch, Kent F. Hayes
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Publication number: 20180313936Abstract: A traffic radar system (TRS) utilizing an automated test process which aids the operator in quickly conducting comprehensive system tuning fork tests that includes front and rear antennas and stationary, moving opposite, and moving same-lane operations. The automated process has the ability to select the proper radar antenna and proper mode of operation for each step of the test. The process will measure the input fork signals and report if the signals are within the specified tolerance. Optionally, the process can be set to not allow the radar system to enter the normal operating mode if the tuning fork tests have not been successfully completed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventors: Maurice E. Shelton, Michael J. Bietsch
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Publication number: 20180032820Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus are provided for capturing a video image and speed of a target vehicle. A ranging device detects a distance to a target vehicle. The focal distance or zoom of a video camera is set and adjusted based on the distance. The speed of travel of the vehicle is detected, displayed, and/or stored in association with a video image captured of the vehicle by the video camera. A range of distances within which to capture the video image and speed of the vehicle may be set by detecting distances between a pair of landmarks or using GPS and compass heading data. An inclinometer is provided to aid initiation of a power-conservation mode. A target tracking time may be determined and compared to a minimum tracking time period. A device certification period can be stored and displayed and the device deactivated upon expiration thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Applicant: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventors: Michael Bietsch, Kent F. Hayes, Michael Paulson, Maurice E. Shelton, Milos Kovacevic, Zoran Kovacevic
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Publication number: 20170343651Abstract: A traffic radar system (TRS) utilizing an automated test process which aids the operator in quickly conducting comprehensive system tuning fork tests that includes front and rear antennas and stationary, moving opposite, and moving same-lane operations. The automated process has the ability to select the proper radar antenna and proper mode of operation for each step of the test. The process will measure the input fork signals and report if the signals are within the specified tolerance. Optionally, the process can be set to not allow the radar system to enter the normal operating mode if the tuning fork tests have not been successfully completed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: Kustom Signals, Inc.Inventors: Maurice E. SHELTON, Michael J. BIETSCH
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Publication number: 20150260840Abstract: A traffic radar system utilizes a standard USB interface of power and communication to a host USB device. Modules of the radar system communicate over a wireless network to reduce hard-wire cabling in the patrol vehicle or radar platform. Digital signal processing (DSP) is utilized in a distributed processing architecture to increase processing functionality and target detection capabilities. The system modules incorporate electrical and mechanical interfaces which allow modules to be connected together to form unique radar systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: KUSTOM SIGNALS, INC.Inventors: Maurice E. Shelton, Michael J. Bietsch, Kent F. Hayes