Patents Assigned to Systems, LLC
  • Proximity awareness system for motor vehicles
    Patent number: 9659496
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide enhanced warnings of potential future adverse events (e.g., automobile crashes) by tracking the location and motion of multiple vehicles, and providing alerts or warnings to the drivers of such vehicles in the event that a risk of an adverse event is identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Ridar Systems LLC
    Inventors: Brent F. Massey, Greg L. Rouleau, Thaddeus Noll Selden
  • 3D MODELING OF CELL SITES AND CELL TOWERS WITH UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20170142596
    Abstract: A method for modeling a cell site with an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) includes causing the UAV to fly a given flight path about a cell tower at the cell site, wherein a launch location and launch orientation is defined for the UAV to take off and land at the cell site such that each flight at the cell site has the same launch location and launch orientation; obtaining a plurality of photographs of the cell site during about the flight plane, wherein each of the plurality of photographs is associated with one or more location identifiers; and, subsequent to the obtaining, processing the plurality of photographs to define a three dimensional (3D) model of the cell site based on the associated with one or more location identifiers and one or more objects of interest in the plurality of photographs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: ETAK Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Lee PRIEST, Charlie TERRY, Joshua Godwin
  • Parking Brake Controller and Method to Maintain a Trailer Air Supply
    Publication number: 20170137002
    Abstract: A controller for a parking brake system for a commercial vehicle is disclosed. The controller receives a signal indicative of a request to park a tractor, a signal indicative of a request to supply air to a trailer and a signal indicative of a vehicle operating condition. The controller transmits a control signal to a tractor parking brake device and a trailer air supply device in order to park the tractor and maintain the air supply to the trailer to suspend the parking of the trailer in response to the signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
    Inventors: David J Taneyhill, Thomas S. Miller, JR., Timothy Carritte
  • Multi-mode sampling/quantization converters
    Patent number: 9654128
    Abstract: Provided are, among other things, systems, methods and techniques for converting a continuous-time, continuously variable signal into a sampled and quantized signal. According to one implementation, an apparatus includes multiple processing branches, each including: a bandpass noise-shaping circuit, a sampling/quantization circuit, and a digital bandpass filter. A combining circuit then combines signals at the processing branch outputs into a final output signal. The bandpass noise-shaping circuits include adjustable circuit components for changing their quantization-noise frequency-response minimum, and the digital bandpass filters include adjustable parameters for changing their frequency passbands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Syntropy Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher Pagnanelli
  • Method and apparatus for determining a wheel end condition
    Patent number: 9652903
    Abstract: Various embodiments of an apparatus and method for determining a wheel end condition are disclosed. In one example, a controller for determining a wheel end condition comprises a plurality of wheel speed sensor inputs for receiving wheel speed sensor signals from a plurality of associated wheel speed sensors installed at associated wheel ends. The controller includes control logic that determines a speed as a function of the wheel speed sensor signal; receives a resistance value of the individual wheel speed sensor and compares the resistance value to a first and second high resistance threshold and a low resistance threshold. The control logic determines a wheel end condition exists at the associated wheel end as a function of the speed and the resistance value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Macnamara, Jeffrey White
  • System and method for provision and management of segmented virtual networks within a physical communications network
    Patent number: 9654335
    Abstract: A network management method comprises configuring network domains (NDs) of a host communications network (HCN). Each ND provides a virtual network (VN) provisioned within the HCN for an enterprise customer, which forms a virtual communications subnetwork from which the enterprise customer provisions communications services. The HCN provides bandwidth over outroute and inroute channels of the HCN for the VNs. Outroute partitions are configured via outroute channels of the HCN and inroute partitions are configured via inroute channel groups configured within inroute channels of the HCN. Each outroute partition supports outroute bandwidth and each inroute partition supports inroute bandwidth. The outroute capacity partitions and the inroute capacity partitions are allocated to VNs to provide outroute and inroute capacity to the VN. Operator classifications are configured within the ND associated with the VC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Hughes Network Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Axelrod, Jeffrey Biber, David Miller
  • Unloader valve apparatus for an air compressor
    Patent number: 9651040
    Abstract: An unloader valve apparatus is provided for an air compressor. The unloader valve apparatus comprises a cylindrical piston having a longitudinal central axis and movable along the longitudinal central axis between a loaded position and an unloaded position. The unloader valve apparatus further comprises a stopper member pivotable about a pivot axis between a blocking position in which the stopper member blocks an unloader port when the piston is in the loaded position and an unblocking position in which the stopper member is not blocking the unloader port and is thereby allowing compressed air from the compressor to flow through the unloader port when the piston is in the unloaded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
    Inventors: David D Colavincenzo, Padraig B. Yeats, Tyler Johnson
  • Walking error correction for a device and method for containing and tracking a subject using satellite positioning data
    Patent number: 9648849
    Abstract: A device for determining the location of a subject includes a positioning unit for generating each time period, t, position data corresponding to the location of the subject and motion data indicative of whether the subject is moving or stationary. There is a processor unit configured to, if the motion data indicates that the subject is moving at time period t, set the location of the subject at time period t to be the location corresponding to the position data. The processor unit is also configured to, if the motion data indicates that the subject is stationary at time period t, obtain from the positioning unit the position data for the next n time periods t; determine the average position of the subject over the n time periods t; and maintain as the location of the subject, the determined average position while the subject remains stationary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: OnPoint Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Xinnakone Vivathana
  • System and method for analyzing data
    Patent number: 9652726
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product, and computing system for obtaining a simulation modeling file. One or more values is associated with one or more variables included within the simulation modeling file. The simulation modeling file is executed to generate at least one result set. The at least one result set is iteratively rendered while the at least one result set is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: X Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Nigel James Brock, Geoffrey John George Wilby
  • Heuristic electronic monitoring security device association
    Patent number: 9652974
    Abstract: The present invention includes a security-monitoring platform adapted to automatically create associations between electronic monitoring security devices and security alerts on the fly. As alerts occur, the security-monitoring platform operator may select one or more electronic monitoring security devices to aid in processing the security alert, and the security-monitoring platform automatically identifies the selected electronic monitoring security device(s) and creates an association between the selected electronic monitoring security device(s) and the security alert. The security-monitoring platform will then automatically display the associated electronic monitoring security device to the operator when that same security alert is subsequently triggered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Sureview Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Roberts
  • System and method for identifying an object in an image
    Patent number: 9652854
    Abstract: A method for processing image data includes identifying a background scene in a background frame of an image. Each of a plurality of pixel locations in the background frame is set as a respective background pixel. For each of the pixel locations, a respective running mean and a respective running variance are determined based on a brightness component of the background frame at the pixel location. A subsequent frame is identified as a current frame. For each of the pixel locations in the current frame identified as a background pixel, the running mean is updated based on one of a plurality of mean weights and the running variance is updated based one of a plurality of variance weights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
    Inventors: Cathy L Boon, Zheng Li
  • Device and method for containing and tracking a subject using satellite positioning data
    Patent number: 9654925
    Abstract: A device disposed on a subject to maintain the subject within a containment zone and track the subject if the subject exits the containment zone. The device includes a positioning unit for generating position data including satellite positioning data. There is a processor unit to determine from the position data if the subject is inside or outside of the containment zone. The processor unit operates in a containment mode when the subject is inside the containment zone and in a tracking mode when the subject exits the containment zone. A correction unit issues a stimulus when the subject exits the containment zone and terminates the stimulus when the processor unit enters the tracking mode from the containment mode. There is a communication unit which transmits an alert to an electronic device of an operator when the processor unit transitions from the containment to tracking mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: OnPoint Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth S. Solinsky, Robert Paxton, Xinnakone Vivathana, Kristen Lomastro, Scott Sterling
  • Frac Plug
    Publication number: 20170130553
    Abstract: A plug apparatus comprises a wedge, a sealing ring, and a slip. The wedge comprises an axial wedge bore. A seat is defined in the wedge bore. The seat is adapted to receive a ball. The wedge has a tapered outer surface which decreases in diameter from the upper to the lower extent of the tapered outer surface. The sealing ring is received around the tapered outer surface of the wedge. The sealing ring has an axial ring bore and is radially expandable. The slip comprises an axial slip bore having a tapered inner surface. The tapered inner surface decreases in diameter from the upper to the lower extent of the tapered inner surface. The inner surface is adapted to receive the wedge. The wedge is adapted for displacement from an unset position generally above the slip to a set position wherein the wedge is received in the slip bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Choice Completion Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Harris, Kenneth J. Anton
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING ACCURATE 3D MODELING DATA USING MULTIPLE CAMERAS
    Publication number: 20170134963
    Abstract: Systems and methods using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to obtain data capture at a cell site for developing a three dimensional (3D) thereof include causing the UAV to fly a given flight path about a cell tower at the cell site; obtaining data capture during the flight path about the cell tower, wherein the data capture includes a plurality of photos or video subject to a plurality of constraints, wherein the plurality of photos are obtained by a plurality of cameras which are coordinated with one another; and subsequent to the obtaining, processing the data capture to define a three dimensional (3D) model of the cell site based on one or more objects of interest in the data capture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: ETAK Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Lee PRIEST
  • Internal staged suppression system
    Patent number: 9644892
    Abstract: An internal staged suppression system for suppressing a hazard occurring in a grain dryer includes a plurality of vertical column sections and at least one spray head positioned radially inward within the interior of the grain dryer. The spray head includes a deflector cap that generates a substantially horizontal spray of water sufficient to reach the walls defining the grain columns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: CUSTOM DRYER SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, LLC
    Inventor: Wesley L. Peterson
  • Helmet with external shock wave dampening panels
    Patent number: 9642410
    Abstract: A helmet including a shell, a plurality of panel buttons pivotally attached at their proximal face to the outer surface of the shell, and the panel buttons are made of a flexible or elastic material with a protective outer coating to protect the panel buttons from abrasion. In one embodiment, the panel buttons are pivotally attached to the outer surface of the shell with a living hinge that allows the panel buttons to swivel in multiple planes that are generally perpendicular to the outer surface of the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Turtle Shell Protective Systems LLC
    Inventor: Darin Grice
  • Stacked collapsible container
    Patent number: 9643775
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and way for folding a shipping container in order to improve space utilization when in a folded condition. As a result of the container design, less vertical space is occupied in the folded condition thereby allowing an additional folded container to be stacked in an assembly of folded containers when compared to the prior art designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Compact Container Systems LLC
    Inventor: Joshua J. Kraft
  • Drilling rig system having improved electrical subsystem
    Patent number: 9644431
    Abstract: In embodiments a drilling rig system includes a rig unit having rig equipment and a rig electrical subsystem configured for electrical communication with the rig equipment and including a rig electrical subsystem input transformer, an electrical system including a primary power supply subsystem remote from the rig unit, and an intermediate electrical subsystem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Integrated Drive Systems LLC
    Inventors: Norman S. Myers, David Carroll
  • Infrared blaster
    Patent number: D786200
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Savant Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jonas Lagerstedt, Robert Brunner
  • Modular desk
    Patent number: D786586
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: EverBlock Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Arnon Rosan