Patents Assigned to TWIN HARBOR LABS, LLC
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Publication number: 20180158288Abstract: Sounds, alarms or other indications of conditions of potential interest that are produced by appliances and other household devices are detected by one or more sensors to trigger a notification signal that is sent to a remotely located user. The signals produced by the sensors are advantageously compared with a database of signals representing conditions of potential interest produced by known appliances and devices, producing the appropriate notification signal when a match is found. Notifications may be relayed to one or more selected users only when predetermined conditions are satisfied.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs LLCInventors: James D Logan, Eric Carr, Richard Baker
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Publication number: 20180114425Abstract: Methods, software, apparatus, and systems for policy-based access control are provided. In one embodiment, a method for providing policy-based access to a policy-controlled resource for a user, comprising: detecting an electronically encoded signal from a computer-controlled electronic access control service at a user-controlled computer-controlled electronic communications device proximate to the user; receiving an electronically encoded compliance query from the computer-controlled electronic access control service at the computer-controlled electronic communications device; determining an electronically encoded response to the electronically encoded compliance query using an electronically encoded, computer-controlled process on the computer-controlled computation device; and returning the electronically encoded response to the computer-controlled electronic access control service using the computer-controlled computation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Garrett Malagodi, Richard A Baker, JR., David Lentini, Mark Pascarella
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Patent number: 9888452Abstract: Sounds, alarms or other indications of conditions of potential interest that are produced by appliances and other household devices are detected by one or more sensors to trigger a notification signal that is sent to a remotely located user. The signals produced by the sensors are advantageously compared with a database of signals representing conditions of potential interest produced by known appliances and devices, producing the appropriate notification signal when a match is found. Notifications may be relayed to one or more selected users only when predetermined conditions are satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs LLCInventors: James D Logan, Eric Carr, Richard A Baker, Jr.
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Patent number: 9847007Abstract: Methods, software, apparatus, and systems for policy-based access control are provided. In one embodiment, a method for providing policy-based access to a policy-controlled resource for a user, comprising: detecting an electronically encoded signal from a computer-controlled electronic access control service at a user-controlled computer-controlled electronic communications device proximate to the user; receiving an electronically encoded compliance query from the computer-controlled electronic access control service at the computer-controlled electronic communications device; determining an electronically encoded response to the electronically encoded compliance query using an electronically encoded, computer-controlled process on the computer-controlled computation device; and returning the electronically encoded response to the computer-controlled electronic access control service using the computer-controlled computation device.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs LLCInventors: James D Logan, Garrett Malagodi, Richard A Baker, Jr., David Lentini, Mark Pascarella
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Publication number: 20170136875Abstract: A system and method for encouraging a user of a recreational vehicle to wear safety equipment is described. The helmet contains a microprocessor and sensors to determine if the helmet is worn. The helmet communicates with the vehicle and the vehicle either disables operation or allows limited operation if the helmet is not worn. On motorized vehicles, the motor operation is restricted. On human powered vehicles mechanical resistance may limit operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Paul Hammerstrom, Richard A Baker, JR.
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Publication number: 20170105190Abstract: Sounds, alarms or other indications of conditions of potential interest that are produced by appliances and other household devices are detected by one or more sensors to trigger a notification signal that is sent to a remotely located user. The signals produced by the sensors are advantageously compared with a database of signals representing conditions of potential interest produced by known appliances and devices, producing the appropriate notification signal when a match is found. Notifications may be relayed to one or more selected users only when predetermined conditions are satisfied.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D. Logan, Eric Carr, Richard A. Baker, JR.
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Publication number: 20170085504Abstract: The FaceBack system incorporates an automated mechanism for remotely capturing the reaction of the receiver of a text message. This mechanism is started when the texter incorporates instructions into a text message to take a photo or record a video when the text is read by a receiver. The receiving device scans the incoming text message and takes a photo or records a video of the receiving user when the user reads the text message. Once the video is recorded or the picture is taken, the video or picture is returned to the texter through the SMS system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D LOGAN, Richard A BAKER, JR.
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Patent number: 9550418Abstract: A system and method for encouraging a user of a recreational vehicle to wear safety equipment is described. The helmet contains a microprocessor and sensors to determine if the helmet is worn. The helmet communicates with the vehicle and the vehicle either disables operation or allows limited operation if the helmet is not worn. On motorized vehicles, the motor operation is restricted. On human powered vehicles mechanical resistance may limit operation.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Paul Hammerstrom, Richard A Baker, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160374501Abstract: Intelligent cooking apparatuses incorporate wireless communication technology to carryout cooking procedures. More specifically, stoves, ovens, and cookware may send and receive data wirelessly to carryout cooking procedures. An application may guide persons through recipes and automate many of the cooking procedures. Cookware may send batch information to an application for processing, display, and analysis. Cookware may use hardware for automated cooking actions, such as a magnetic stirrer and driver for stirring the contents in cookware, all monitored by various sensors located in the cookware.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D. Logan, Eric Carr, Richard A. Baker, JR.
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Publication number: 20160378148Abstract: A computer storage system protected from electromagnetic pulses is described. The storage system utilizes either a hard drive or a solid state drive to hold the data. The device uses fiber optics to transfer data and is powered by either a Power over Fiber system or by a switched battery system. The device protects against radiation, magnetic pulses, and electronic pulses using an enclosure that incorporates a faraday cage, a radiation shield, and/or a magnetic shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D. Logan, Garrett Malagodi, Richard A Baker, JR., David Lentini
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Publication number: 20160366560Abstract: Queue Information & Prediction System (QIPS) uses the probability of queue existing in a given venue to assess the queue time. The instantaneous queue time for a location may be determined using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other wireless networks. QIPS uses the distances from signal strengths along with venue characteristics to determine an estimated queue time. Using queue probability for a venue and the instantaneous queue time for the same area QIPS may generate a Queue Decision Window (QDW). The QDW is a period of time leading up to a transaction or a consumption of a service. QIPS sorts through information surrounding a venue where crowds as well as queues may exists to determine queue time. Knowing the approximate queue time for transactions and consumption of services is helpful for consumers to manage their time.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D. Logan, Richard A. Baker, JR.
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Patent number: 9519417Abstract: This invention relates to methods and systems for accelerometer-based sensing of motion and orientation of a portable device affixed to or integral with an object, to trigger an audio or visual output based on the motion or orientation of the object the portable device is monitoring. The audio output can be pre-recorded in the device memory or can be user recorded through the “tilt and tell” device voice recording. The invention also employs unique movement and orientation to estimated usage, the person using the device, and other application specific usage information. The unique movement can also be used as user interface to the device.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventor: James D. Logan
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Publication number: 20160300470Abstract: Methods, software, apparatus, and systems for policy-based access control are provided. In one embodiment, a method for providing policy-based access to a policy-controlled resource for a user, comprising: detecting an electronically encoded signal from a computer-controlled electronic access control service at a user-controlled computer-controlled electronic communications device proximate to the user; receiving an electronically encoded compliance query from the computer-controlled electronic access control service at the computer-controlled electronic communications device; determining an electronically encoded response to the electronically encoded compliance query using an electronically encoded, computer-controlled process on the computer-controlled computation device; and returning the electronically encoded response to the computer-controlled electronic access control service using the computer-controlled computation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D. Logan, Garrett Malagodi, Richard A. Baker, JR., David Lentini, Mark Pascarella
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Publication number: 20160275576Abstract: Customer-used objects, such as tabletops, dinnerware, and retail racks, are impregnated with an accelerometer, a processor, and a Bluetooth chip. Taping or knocking such an entity by alerts a worker of a requested service. The accelerometer captures vibration data associated with the tapping or knocking and sends that data to the processor. The processor recognizes the gesture's vibrations. Finally, a recognized gesture will command the Bluetooth chip to send an alert to the server. The invention prevents a customer from second-guessing possible orders or purchases and allows an employee to become more efficient, thus saving time money.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Blake VanThof, Kevin Castonguay, Garrett Richard Malagodi
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Patent number: 9439530Abstract: Intelligent cooking apparatuses incorporate wireless communication technology to carryout cooking procedures. More specifically, stoves, ovens, and cookware may send and receive data wirelessly to carryout cooking procedures. An application may guide persons through recipes and automate many of the cooking procedures. Cookware may send batch information to an application for processing, display, and analysis. Cookware may use hardware for automated cooking actions, such as a magnetic stirrer and driver for stirring the contents in cookware, all monitored by various sensors located in the cookware.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2016Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Eric Carr, Richard A Baker, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160245665Abstract: Textiles coupled with electrical components that are responsive to actions of the wearer and the surrounding environment. The textiles comprise a variety of sensors that interface with the cloud, networks, and devices. The textiles monitor physiological characteristics of the wearer. Objects in the environment may interact with the electrical components of the textiles. Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems that include electrical components, such as, accelerometers, gyroscopes, Bluetooth chips, NFC chips, and RF tags integrate with the textiles to wirelessly communicate with networks.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Eric Carr
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Patent number: 9426627Abstract: Queue Information & Prediction System (QIPS) uses the probability of queue existing in a given venue to assess the queue time. The instantaneous queue time for a location may be determined using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other wireless networks. QIPS uses the distances from signal strengths along with venue characteristics to determine an estimated queue time. Using queue probability for a venue and the instantaneous queue time for the same area QIPS may generate a Queue Decision Window (QDW). The QDW is a period of time leading up to a transaction or a consumption of a service. QIPS sorts through information surrounding a venue where crowds as well as queues may exists to determine queue time. Knowing the approximate queue time for transactions and consumption of services is helpful for consumers to manage their time.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Richard A Baker, Jr.
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Patent number: 9420733Abstract: A computer storage system protected from electromagnetic pulses is described. The storage system utilizes either a hard drive or a solid state drive to hold the data. The device uses fiber optics to transfer data and is powered by either a Power over Fiber system or by a switched battery system. The device protects against radiation, magnetic pulses, and electronic pulses using an enclosure that incorporates a faraday cage, a radiation shield, and/or a magnetic shield.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Garrett Malagodi, Richard A Baker, Jr., David Lentini
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Publication number: 20160231718Abstract: A scheme for coordinating the preferences of multiple intelligent devices into the setting of parameters for devices and users is described. This coordination involves the negotiation of preferences between multiple devices within a context using one of more of a multiplicity of negotiating techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Scott Durgin, Richard A Baker, JR.
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Patent number: 9399398Abstract: A system and method for encouraging a user of a recreational vehicle to wear safety equipment is described. The helmet contains a microprocessor and sensors to determine if the helmet is worn. The helmet communicates with the vehicle and the vehicle either disables operation or allows limited operation if the helmet is not worn. On motorized vehicles, the motor operation is restricted. On human powered vehicles mechanical resistance may limit operation.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Paul Hammerstrom, Richard A Baker, Jr.