Patents Assigned to Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.
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Patent number: 10388080Abstract: An automobile monitoring arrangement tracks and records automobile operation for post-use automobile operation analysis and in a manner with default-operation modes that facilitate use by automobile owners/supervisors and by those supervised by the automobile owners/supervisors. In one specific embodiment, sounds from the vehicle are monitored while the vehicle is in operation. A sound type is identified as corresponding to the sounds, and a sound level of the sound types are determined. The sound level is compared to a threshold for the sound type, and a vehicle supervisor is notified when the sound level exceeds the sound level threshold for the sound type.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2016Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Crawford
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Patent number: 9829331Abstract: In some aspects, a processor may receive a starting point and an ending point from a runner. The processor may receive calorie information from the runner. The processor may receive pace information from the runner. The processor may receive a mile marker input from the runner. The processor may display a he route based on the starting point and the ending point. The processor may display the number of calories burned based on the route and the calorie information. The processor may display a pace of running the route based on the route and the calorie information. The processor may display a mile marker on the route in response to the first mile marker input.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.Inventors: Sandra Lynn McBride, Thomas Charles McBride
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Patent number: 9625613Abstract: A computer-implemented method of identifying weather events in geographic regions of interest includes monitoring queries to a weather information system. The queries contain at least one field indicative of a geographic region of interest. A signal indicative of the presence of a weather event in the geographic region of interest is generated when the number of queries pertaining to the geographic region of interest is above the statistically determined value.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.Inventor: Daniel Scot Agronow
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Patent number: 9256991Abstract: An automobile monitoring arrangement tracks and records automobile operation for post-use automobile operation analysis and in a manner with default-operation modes that facilitate use by automobile owners/supervisors and by those supervised by the automobile owners/supervisors. In one specific embodiment, sounds from the vehicle are monitored while the vehicle is in operation. A sound type is identified as corresponding to the sounds, and a sound level of the sound types are determined. The sound level is compared to a threshold for the sound type, and a vehicle supervisor is notified when the sound level exceeds the sound level threshold for the sound type.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: STRATEGIC DESIGN FEDERATION W, INC.Inventor: Robert J. Crawford
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Patent number: 9008967Abstract: In some aspects, a processor may receive a starting point and an ending point from a runner. The processor may receive calorie information from the runner. The processor may receive pace information from the runner. The processor may receive a mile marker input from the runner. The processor may display a he route based on the starting point and the ending point. The processor may display the number of calories burned based on the route and the calorie information. The processor may display a pace of running the route based on the route and the calorie information. The processor may display a mile marker on the route in response to the first mile marker input.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.Inventors: Sandra Lynn McBride, Thomas Charles McBride
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Publication number: 20140164294Abstract: A portable energy monitoring point includes at least one power plug receptacle, each power plug receptacle operably coupled to a separate integral power sensor circuit. Each integral power sensor circuit is configured to determine an electrical current drawn by an electrical load connected to the corresponding at least one power plug receptacle. An integral digital communications circuit is configured to wirelessly transmit to a remote device a power consumption for each of the at least one power plug receptacles. The power consumption is derived from the electrical current drawn by the electrical load connected to the corresponding at least one power plug receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.Inventor: Robert Osann, JR.
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Publication number: 20140019045Abstract: In some aspects, a processor may receive a starting point and an ending point from a runner. The processor may receive calorie information from the runner. The processor may receive pace information from the runner. The processor may receive a mile marker input from the runner. The processor may display a he route based on the starting point and the ending point. The processor may display the number of calories burned based on the route and the calorie information. The processor may display a pace of running the route based on the route and the calorie information. The processor may display a mile marker on the route in response to the first mile marker input.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.Inventors: Sandra Lynn MCBRIDE, Thomas Charles MCBRIDE
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Patent number: 8538693Abstract: In some aspects, a processor may receive a starting point and an ending point from a runner. The processor may receive calorie information from the runner. The processor may receive pace information from the runner. The processor may receive a mile marker input from the runner. The processor may display the route based on the starting point and the ending point. The processor may display the number of calories burned based on the route and the calorie information. The processor may display a pace of running the route based on the route and the calorie information. The processor may display a mile marker on the route in response to the first mile marker input.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.Inventors: Sandra Lynn McBride, Thomas Charles McBride
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Patent number: 8352118Abstract: An automobile monitoring arrangement tracks and records automobile operation for post-use automobile operation analysis and in a manner with default-operation modes that facilitate use by automobile owners/supervisors and by those supervised by the automobile owners/supervisors. In one specific embodiment, a record of automobile-operation data contains periodic recordings of speed and direction of an automobile while it was being driven, as such data is provided by a conventional electronic compass and the automobile's electronic speed indicating signal. A processor performs calculations using speed and directional data to calculate acceleration and rate of directional change. Automobile operation data from the recording devices and the calculations performed is compared to stored reference data to determine if the vehicle was abused or driven in an unsafe manner by the operator.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W., Inc.Inventors: Lisa Mittelsteadt, John Mittelsteadt, Robert J. Crawford
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Patent number: 8280633Abstract: A method of presenting a visual representation of a probable impact of a weather phenomenon to a location includes obtaining an impact function for the location by combining a weather function corresponding to a characteristic of the weather phenomenon with a damage function associated with the same characteristic. A graphic representation of an interest at the location is obtained. A visual representation of a probable impact of the weather phenomenon on the interest by modifying the graphic representation of the interest, where the modification is based on a predicted impact to the interest determined using the impact function.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Eldering, Edward A. Ehrlacher
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Patent number: 8265776Abstract: A portable energy monitoring point includes at least one power plug receptacle, each power plug receptacle operably coupled to a separate integral power sensor circuit. Each integral power sensor circuit is configured to determine an electrical current drawn by an electrical load connected to the corresponding at least one power plug receptacle. An integral digital communications circuit is configured to wirelessly transmit to a remote device a power consumption for each of the at least one power plug receptacles. The power consumption is derived from the electrical current drawn by the electrical load connected to the corresponding at least one power plug receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2007Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.Inventor: Robert Osann, Jr.
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Patent number: 8072349Abstract: A method for vehicular communications and information reporting. First and second wireless Internet connections between respective first and second vehicles and a web-server are provided. First and second event information is transmitted, to the web-server, from the first and second vehicles. The first and second event information relates to the same event in visual range, respectively, of occupants of the first and second vehicles. The web server may transmit, to the first and second vehicles, confirmed event information derived from the first and second event information.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2011Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.Inventor: Garth Janke
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Patent number: 8032302Abstract: A computer-implemented method of identifying weather events in geographic regions of interest includes monitoring queries to a weather information system. The queries contain at least one field indicative of a geographic region of interest. A signal indicative of the presence of a weather event in the geographic region of interest is generated when the number of queries pertaining to the geographic region of interest is above the statistically determined value.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2007Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.Inventor: Daniel Scot Agronow
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Patent number: 8024111Abstract: A method of recommending a travel route includes receiving an indication of a start location and a destination location, and a desired arrival time at the destination location. One or more road segments included in possible routes are identified. Traffic data, event data, and weather data from at least one traffic data source, event data source, and weather data source, are received for the one or more road segments corresponding to a desired time of travel between the start location and destination location. At least one suggested travel route from the start location to the destination location for arriving at the destination by the desired arrival time is created based on analyzing the impact of the traffic data, the event data, and the weather data on the one or more road segments during the desired time of travel between the start location and destination location.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.Inventors: Vernon Meadows, Joseph Paul Koval
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Patent number: 8000898Abstract: A method of collecting weather data includes determining probable occurrences of weather events. Contact information corresponding to a plurality of users is maintained. Weather collection devices are sent to the plurality of users prior to the occurrence of the probable weather event. Data is collected by the weather collection devices upon the actual occurrence of the probable weather event.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2010Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W., Inc.Inventors: Bruce L. Rose, Ian James Miller, Eli L. Wendkos
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Patent number: 7941258Abstract: An automobile monitoring arrangement tracks and records automobile operation for post-use automobile operation analysis and in a manner with default-operation modes that facilitate use by automobile owners/supervisors and by those supervised by the automobile owners/supervisors. In one specific embodiment, a record of automobile-operation data contains periodic recordings of speed and direction of an automobile while it was being driven, as such data is provided by a conventional electronic compass and the automobile's electronic speed indicating signal. A processor performs calculations using speed and directional data to calculate acceleration and rate of directional change. Automobile operation data from the recording devices and the calculations performed is compared to stored reference data to determine if the vehicle was abused or driven in an unsafe manner by the operator.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.Inventors: Lisa Mittelsteadt, John Mittelsteadt, Robert J. Crawford
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Patent number: 7911360Abstract: A method for vehicular communications and information reporting. First and second wireless Internet connections between respective first and second vehicles and a web-server are provided. First and second event information is transmitted, to the web-server, from the first and second vehicles. The first and second event information relates to the same event in visual range, respectively, of occupants of the first and second vehicles. The web server may transmit, to the first and second vehicles, confirmed event information derived from the first and second event information.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2010Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.Inventor: Garth Janke
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Patent number: 7774139Abstract: A method of collecting weather data includes determining probable occurrences of weather events. Contact information corresponding to a plurality of users is maintained. Weather collection devices are sent to the plurality of users prior to the occurrence of the probable weather event. Data is collected by the weather collection devices upon the actual occurrence of the probable weather event.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.Inventors: Bruce L. Rose, Ian James Miller, Eli L. Wendkos
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Patent number: 7760110Abstract: A method for vehicular communications and information reporting. First and second wireless Internet connections between respective first and second vehicles and a web-server are provided. First and second event information is transmitted, to the web-server, from the first and second vehicles. The first and second event information relates to the same event in visual range, respectively, of occupants of the first and second vehicles. The web server may transmit, to the first and second vehicles, confirmed event information derived from the first and second event information.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2008Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.Inventor: Garth Janke
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Patent number: 7688214Abstract: A device for detecting a weather condition, particularly a tornado. The device includes a receiver module configured to receive electromagnetic signal from an atmosphere, particularly electromagnetic signal in the range of 1 MHz to 100 MHz. The device also includes a processing module coupled to the receiver module and configured to generate frequency spectrum data corresponding to the received electromagnetic signal, such as by performing a Fast Fourier Transform operation. Frequency spectrum data corresponding to the weather condition desired to be detected is stored in a stored data module. The device also includes a comparison module for comparing, such as by performing a cross-correlation operation, the generated frequency spectrum data and the stored frequency spectrum data in order to determine whether the weather condition is present in the atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2008Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.Inventors: Ara A. Karamanian, Andre A. Karamanian, Kenneth C. Land