Patents Assigned to Xirgo Technologies, LLC
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Patent number: 11895439Abstract: A method for automatically authenticating unknown video data based on known video data stored at a client server is provided, wherein, unknown and known video data each are made up of segments and include metadata, a hash message digest, and a serial code. The method involves selecting a first segment of the unknown video and locating the serial code within the first segment of the unknown video data. The serial code is used to locate a corresponding first segment in the known video data. The first segment may include a known hash message digest. A new hash message digest for the first segment of the unknown video data is generated and compared with the known hash message digest. If they match, the segment of unknown video data is authentic.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Xirgo Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Nathan Ackerman, Jean-Paul Labrosse
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Patent number: 11798142Abstract: A system includes a sensor including a set of cameras configured to capture a set of images of an enclosed space. The system further includes a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium containing instructions which, when executed on the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including: (a) receiving the set of images captured by the set of cameras; (b) pre-processing the set of images to increase quality and reduce effect of ambient lighting; (c) building a disparity map for the set of images based at least in part on a relationship between the set of cameras; and (d) determining an occupancy of the enclosed space based at least in part on the disparity map. The system can be used to determine occupancy in a trailer with irregularly shaped cargo using low cost sensors.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: XIRGO TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Brian Joseph Walstrom, John Lee Ponti, Savanna Liah Steinmetz, Timothy Allen Nelson
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Publication number: 20220237996Abstract: A video data collection and sharing platform is provided capable of detecting high-priority events and communicating alerts to users. A high-priority event is captured by a video capturing device with one or more sensor modules, including one or more video cameras for recording video footage. A network connection is established and input from one or more sensor modules is received. The input includes image data from the one or more video cameras. An input from the one or more sensor modules is analyzed to determine a potential high-priority event. Upon determining a potential high-priority event, conditions of the network connection are measured and an amount of data to be transmitted to a remote server through the network connection is determined based, at least in part, on the measured conditions of the network connection. The determined amount of data is then transmitted to the remote server. The transmitted data includes at least part of the image data from the one or more video cameras.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2019Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: Xirgo Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Nathan Ackerman, Benjamin Griffin PETROSKI
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Publication number: 20220214036Abstract: Disclosed is a system for deterring criminal activity by providing a visual indication of active surveillance including a time server, a first client device having a first LED and an internal clock, the first client device configured to connect to the time server and synchronize its internal clock with the time server, a second client device having a first LED and an internal clock, the second client device configured to connect to the time server and synchronize its internal clock with the time server, wherein the first client device and the second client device are each configured to be selectively set to a “monitor mode” in which the respective first LEDs of the first client device and the second client device pulse in unison.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2019Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicant: Xirgo Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Nathan Ackerman
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Patent number: 11343677Abstract: To allow secure communications between a video capturing device and mobile devices, an association process includes providing a unique pattern, such as a QR code, to the mobile device in proximity to the video capturing device. The unique pattern is used by the mobile device to request pairing with the client device, either directly or via a cloud-based system. The QR code includes an identifier or “shared secret” that allows the client device to verify the pairing request originates from the mobile device in close proximity. The association process may also involve cryptographic keys to further secure communications and may also involve a process to retrieve a mobile app without additional user intervention. Once the devices are associated, they can communicate directly using wireless communications, such as cellular or WiFi, and transfer video data and other data automatically.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Xirgo Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Nathan Ackerman
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Patent number: 11303967Abstract: An exemplary method and system is provided for wirelessly accessing video data files stored in the buffer of a client device for playback and scrubbing. When the client device detects a known or trusted mobile device in proximity, it enters a hotspot mode. The hotspot network parameters are provided to the mobile device. In one embodiment, the network parameters include a network ID and password. Using the network parameters, the mobile device joins the hotspot provided by the client device. Once wirelessly networked, the mobile device can request video data from the client device. The client device generates hierarchical playlists and provides them to the mobile device. The mobile device uses the playlists to access video files stored in the buffer of the client device continuously and without interruption. The video files or objects can be listed in a playlist as advertisements to allow continuous playback.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Xirgo Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Nathan Ackerman
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Patent number: 11218670Abstract: In a system for video data capture and sharing client devices may include one or more video cameras and sensors to capture video data and to generate associated metadata. A cloud-based component may receive metadata from the client devices and requests for sharing video data captured by other client devices. Client devices with requested video data are identified by matching their provided metadata to the sharing request and by their response to an image search query for an object of interest specified in the request.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: XIRGO TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Nathan Ackerman, Jay Hamlin, Jeffrey Margolis
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Patent number: 11210501Abstract: In a system for video data capture and sharing client devices may include one or more video cameras and sensors to capture video data and to generate associated metadata. A cloud-based component may receive metadata from the client devices and requests for sharing video data captured by other client devices. The system can be used to implement a ridesharing method to connect a rider to a driver. Information about the driver and rider is accessed when a driver accepts a ridesharing request. Camera devices in the pickup area can detect the license plate of the driver's vehicle to confirm its arrival and a client device in the vehicle can facially recognize the driver at the wheel. Similarly, the location of the rider in the pickup area can be verified, for example through a face recognition scan.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: XIRGO TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Nathan Ackerman, Jean-Paul Labrosse, Phillip Lucas Williams, Scott Lindsay Sullivan, Jason Matthew Alderman
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Patent number: 11203306Abstract: A dashboard attachment device is disclosed for mounting an electronic device within a vehicle. The dashboard attachment device is installed between at least two interior surfaces of a vehicle (e.g., a windshield and a dashboard). The dashboard attachment device may have a wedge shape to fit the intersection between the two interior surfaces. A beam or arm extends away from a base portion of the dashboard attachment device to a mount portion. The mount portion may be used to mount an electronic device that may include one or more sensors directed to the vehicle's environment and/or to position the electronic device in the vehicle operator's field of view to aid the operator (e.g., with navigation). The mount may be interchangeable subject to the interface to the electronic device. The dashboard attachment device may include an adherence point to secure the dashboard attachment device to one or both of the interior surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: XIRGO TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Lynette Ross, Stephen Senatore, Adam Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11195260Abstract: A system includes a sensor including a set of cameras configured to capture a set of images of an enclosed space. The system further includes a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium containing instructions which, when executed on the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including: (a) receiving the set of images captured by the set of cameras; (b) pre-processing the set of images to increase quality and reduce effect of ambient lighting; (c) building a disparity map for the set of images based at least in part on a relationship between the set of cameras; and (d) determining an occupancy of the enclosed space based at least in part on the disparity map. The system can be used to determine occupancy in a trailer with irregularly shaped cargo using low cost sensors.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Xirgo Technologies, LLCInventors: Brian Joseph Walstrom, John Lee Ponti, Savanna Liah Steinmetz, Timothy Allen Nelson
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Publication number: 20210067743Abstract: In a system for video data capture and sharing client devices may include one or more video cameras and sensors to capture video data and to generate associated metadata. A cloud-based component may receive metadata from the client devices and requests for sharing video data captured by other client devices. Client devices with requested video data are identified by matching their provided metadata to the sharing request and by their response to an image search query for an object of interest specified in the request.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Applicant: Xirgo Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Nathan Ackerman, Jay Hamlin, Jeffrey Margolis
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Publication number: 20210037216Abstract: A method for automatically authenticating unknown video data based on known video data stored at a client server is provided, wherein, unknown and known video data each are made up of segments and include metadata, a hash message digest, and a serial code. The method involves selecting a first segment of the unknown video and locating the serial code within the first segment of the unknown video data. The serial code is used to locate a corresponding first segment in the known video data. The first segment may include a known hash message digest. A new hash message digest for the first segment of the unknown video data is generated and compared with the known hash message digest. If they match, the segment of unknown video data is authentic.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicant: Xirgo Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Nathan Ackerman, Jean-Paul Labrosse
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Publication number: 20200396517Abstract: An exemplary method and system is provided for wirelessly accessing video data files stored in the buffer of a client device for playback and scrubbing. When the client device detects a known or trusted mobile device in proximity, it enters a hotspot mode. The hotspot network parameters are provided to the mobile device. In one embodiment, the network parameters include a network ID and password. Using the network parameters, the mobile device joins the hotspot provided by the client device. Once wirelessly networked, the mobile device can request video data from the client device. The client device generates hierarchical playlists and provides them to the mobile device. The mobile device uses the playlists to access video files stored in the buffer of the client device continuously and without interruption. The video files or objects can be listed in a playlist as advertisements to allow continuous playback.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2019Publication date: December 17, 2020Applicant: Xirgo Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Nathan Ackerman
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Publication number: 20200367056Abstract: To allow secure communications between a video capturing device and mobile devices, an association process includes providing a unique pattern, such as a QR code, to the mobile device in proximity to the video capturing device. The unique pattern is used by the mobile device to request pairing with the client device, either directly or via a cloud-based system. The QR code includes an identifier or “shared secret” that allows the client device to verify the pairing request originates from the mobile device in close proximity. The association process may also involve cryptographic keys to further secure communications and may also involve a process to retrieve a mobile app without additional user intervention. Once the devices are associated, they can communicate directly using wireless communications, such as cellular or WiFi, and transfer video data and other data automatically.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: Xirgo Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Nathan Ackerman
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Publication number: 20200349666Abstract: Rideshare cars operate within a network and each includes a car-camera device which allows each car driver to communicate with each other. The car-camera device uses object and facial recognition software to locate objects, people, sounds, QR codes and gestures, inside and outside the car and responds accordingly, providing a corrective action. The car-camera devices perform functions to ensure that both riders and drivers of rideshare services and drivers of car-share services are safe and can communicate with each other, before, during, and after a ride or drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2019Publication date: November 5, 2020Applicant: Xirgo Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Nathan Ackerman, Jean-Paul Labrosse, Phillip Lucas Williams, Scott Lindsay Sullivan, Jason Matthew Alderman
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Publication number: 20200349345Abstract: In a system for video data capture and sharing client devices may include one or more video cameras and sensors to capture video data and to generate associated metadata. A cloud-based component may receive metadata from the client devices and requests for sharing video data captured by other client devices. The system can be used to implement a ridesharing method to connect a rider to a driver. Information about the driver and rider is accessed when a driver accepts a ridesharing request. Camera devices in the pickup area can detect the license plate of the driver's vehicle to confirm its arrival and a client device in the vehicle can facially recognize the driver at the wheel. Similarly, the location of the rider in the pickup area can be verified, for example through a face recognition scan.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2019Publication date: November 5, 2020Applicant: Xirgo Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Nathan Ackerman, Jean-Paul Labrosse, Phillip Lucas Williams, Scott Lindsay Sullivan, Jason Matthew ALDERMAN
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Patent number: D909284Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: XIRGO TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Lynette Ross, Adam Rodriguez, Stephen Senatore
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Patent number: D915999Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: XIRGO TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Lynette Ross, Adam Rodriguez
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Patent number: D916646Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: XIRGO TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Lynette Ross, Adam Rodriguez, Stephen Senatore
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Patent number: D944185Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: XIRGO TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Andrew Hodge, Lynette Ross, Adam Rodriguez, Stephen Senatore