Patents Examined by Andrew Bee
  • Geographic localization system
    Patent number: 8754767
    Abstract: A geographic localization system and method, which is able to accurately calculate its current location anywhere in the world based on the processing of information received from at least one of several wireless sources available at the moment, such as WiFi, Bluetooth, etc and from available positioning means such as GPS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: RFID Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
    Inventors: José Adalberto Terán Matus, Rafael Guillermo Ramos Elizondo
  • Method of neighborhood watch implemented in-part with electronic surveillance system
    Patent number: 8749383
    Abstract: A regional surveillance system includes a plurality of local geo-tagged surveillance systems each of which is associated with a predetermined virtual neighborhood. The surveillance systems wirelessly communicate alarm or incident indicating messages, along with neighborhood defining indicia to a common control unit. The common control unit evaluates the incoming messages, and responsive to predetermined criteria, determines which members of a plurality of subscribers should be notified by an alarm or incident indicating message. Once the appropriate subscribers receive the message(s) then a determination can be made as to which, if any, non-subscribers should be notified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Niranjan Vijayaraghavan, RajeshKumar Rajendran, Manikandan Ramaswami, SatishKumarPandian Sakthivel
  • Multi unit controller
    Patent number: 8742886
    Abstract: A multi unit controller has a plurality of base units each of which includes a control unit connector, a base unit connector through which the base units juxtaposed to each other are connected to each other, and a plurality of control units connected to the base units respectively through the respective control unit connector, wherein the base units juxtaposed vertically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuta Sugimoto, Atsushi Nishioka, Eiji Kobayashi, Akihiro Ohashi, Katsumi Yoshida, Satoshi Nakamura, Fumihiko Nemoto
  • Remotely controlling one or more client devices detected over a wireless network using a mobile device
    Patent number: 8736417
    Abstract: According to one general aspect, a method according to the present application includes remotely controlling wirelessly networked devices via a mobile unit. The method includes receiving, at a mobile unit and from a user, an input, analyzing the input to identify a networked device associated with the input, determining whether the networked device is presently accessible via a wireless network; determining whether to establish a connection with the networked device based on whether the networked device is determined to be presently accessible via the wireless network. The method also includes establishing a connection with the networked device if it is determined that the networked device is accessible via the wireless network and enabling the user to interact with the networked device through the mobile unit to remotely control the networked device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Nuance Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Marshall, Michael R. Longé, John LeFevre
  • System for seamless and secure networking of implantable medical devices, electronic patch devices and wearable devices
    Patent number: 8736441
    Abstract: A system level scheme for networking of implantable devices, electronic patch devices/sensors coupled to the body, and wearable sensors/devices with cellular telephone/mobile devices, peripheral devices and remote servers is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Raman K. Rao, Sanjay K. Rao
  • Variable rate preamble detection using ratiometric methods
    Patent number: 8723651
    Abstract: A method for detecting a pattern in a signal according to one embodiment includes determining a time between symbol transitions in a signal derived from a radio frequency signal; determining ratios of relational times between consecutive symbol transitions; and comparing a sequence of the ratios to a target pattern for determining whether the sequence corresponds to the target pattern. Such methodology may also be implemented as a system using logic for performing the various operations. Additional systems and methods are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Intelleflex Corporation
    Inventor: Dean Kawaguchi
  • Tactile feedback for joystick position/speed controls
    Patent number: 8723638
    Abstract: A joystick controller is disclosed for controlling speed of a boom lift platform, the controller having motors or the like that provide tactile feedback that is intuitively interpreted and adjusted by the user of the joystick speed control, the joystick being neutrally-biased to effect a null velocity when the joystick is positioned in a neutral position, but the tactile feedback forcing the joystick away from neutral to a degree that represents the platform's actual speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Enovation Controls, LLC
    Inventor: Kennon H Guglielmo
  • Non-visual presentation of information on an electronic wireless device
    Patent number: 8710967
    Abstract: In one example, information is presented to a user in a non-visual manner. In this example, a list of visually representable items defined by a beginning and at least one of dimension of time and space is accessed. Each of the visually representable items within the dimension is placed in one of a plurality of non-visual sensory categories. A non-visual sensory preview is rendered, in sequence for each item in the list, from the plurality of non-visual sensory categories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Jerome Pasquero, David Ryan Walker
  • Systems and methods for programming an RFID reader
    Patent number: 8710962
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for performing RFID reader updates. As an example, systems are described that include a server, an RFID reader, and a portable update device. The server is operable to provide an RFID reader update via a communication network. The RFID reader has an nfc interface. The portable update device is operable to receive the RFID reader update via the communication network, and to transfer the RFID reader update to the RFID reader via the nfc interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: XceedID Corporation
    Inventor: John D. Menzel
  • Apparatus and methods for temperature-based control of communication device operations
    Patent number: 8704630
    Abstract: In one or more embodiments, an intelligent communications device is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus is disclosed for controlling the operations of temperature-sensitive electronic devices in an enclosure, based on a requisite temperature range. The apparatus includes a main circuit board with a plurality of secondary circuit board connectors that are operative to connect secondary circuit boards to the main circuit board. The apparatus also includes one or more temperature sensors that are operative to sense temperature within the enclosure, and one or more selectively actuatable heating elements that are mounted to the main circuit board in proximity to the plurality of secondary circuit board connectors. Each heating element is operative to emit heat when actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Itron, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Melvin, Jr., Robert Bryan Seal, Michael Dempsey, Tyler Charles Poschel, Jacob Ryan Magee
  • Wireless IC device and method of detecting environmental state using the device
    Patent number: 8680971
    Abstract: In a wireless IC device, an insulating material, which has an electrical characteristic that is varied with a change in an environmental state, is provided between a feed circuit board and an antenna to detect the environmental state from a state of a communication characteristic between the wireless IC device and an external reader apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yuki Ito
  • Radio frequency identification (RFID) system providing meeting room reservation and scheduling features and related methods
    Patent number: 8669844
    Abstract: A meeting room reservation system may include at least one radio frequency identification (RFID) sensor to be positioned adjacent a meeting room, and a plurality of mobile wireless communications devices, each configured for RFID communication with the at least one RFID sensor. The system may further include a reservation server configured to schedule reserved starting and ending times for the meeting room, track checked-in mobile wireless communications devices based upon RFID communication with the at least one RFID sensor, and send at least one reservation expiration notification based upon a reserved ending time and a subsequent check-in of another mobile wireless communications device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: David Ryan Walker, Scott Douglas Rose, Vahid Moosavi, Jason Tyler Griffin, Steven Henry Fyke
  • Primary flight display pitch- and power-based unreliable airspeed symbology
    Patent number: 8665120
    Abstract: A system for displaying pitch- and power-based guidance commands and flight path information for a variety of display modes (climb, cruise, descent, landing) to pilots in response to situations wherein the measured air data should not be relied upon. This information is presented in an intuitive and expedient manner exactly when and where it is needed on the primary flight display. The displayed information dynamically changes in response to airplane parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Adam Marshall Thoreen
  • Method and system for correctly identifying specific RFID tags
    Patent number: 8659397
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying a specific RFID tag includes RFID reader circuitry, such as within an RFID reader, configured for sending and receiving RF signals to detect RFID tags and for obtaining signal parameter information associated with the RFID tags. Processing circuitry is configured for using the signal parameter information for one or more tags of the RFID tags and calculating a tag score for the one or more RFID tags. The processing circuitry is further configured for determining a specific RFID tag using the tag scores for the one or more RFID tags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Vocollect, Inc.
    Inventors: Rob Vargo, Ryan Zoschg, Edward Charles Borgoyn, Mike Naughton
  • Fluid level monitoring system and method
    Patent number: 8659413
    Abstract: A fluid level monitoring system may include a control panel having a plurality of input devices, each corresponding to a monitored fluid of a machine, and a plurality of indicators, each corresponding to one of the input devices. The indicators may provide visual displays of fluid level statuses for the monitored fluids. The fluid level monitoring system may further include a message display device that may display a fluid level status message for one of the monitored fluids based on the actuation of the corresponding input device of the control panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Sutherland, Austin D. Ehle, Randy Aneloski, Luke J. Daiberl, Jack Elder
  • System for seamless and secure networking of implantable medical devices, electronic patch devices and wearable devices
    Patent number: 8653966
    Abstract: A system level scheme for networking of implantable devices, electronic patch devices/sensors coupled to the body, and wearable sensors/devices with cellular telephone/mobile devices, peripheral devices and remote servers is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Raman K. Rao, Sanjay K. Rao
  • Temperature monitoring of a light guide in an illumination apparatus
    Patent number: 8653978
    Abstract: An illumination apparatus having a radiation source and a light guide coupled thereto. The temperature of the light guide is monitored along its complete length. If a threshold temperature is exceeded, a switching mechanism will be triggered. The switching mechanism switches off the radiation source or triggers a warning signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Günther Nath
  • Rotary adjustment for dual switch assembly
    Patent number: 8653387
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for systems and methods for fabricating sensing and/or control device assemblies, e.g., a dual pressure switch sensing and/or control device, a dual temperature switch sensing and/or control device or the like. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for systems and methods for fabricating sensing and/or control device assemblies (e.g., dual switch sensing and/or control device assemblies) with adjustment features and/or functionalities for switch calibration and/or adjustment. In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides for systems and methods for fabricating sensing and/or control device assemblies (e.g., dual switch sensing and/or control device assemblies) with rotary adjustment features/functionalities wherein the switches of the sensing device may be calibrated or adjusted via the rotary adjustment features/functionalities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Ashcroft, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler Bessette, David Dlugos
  • Method for preventing an unauthorized use of disposable bioprocess components
    Patent number: 8653940
    Abstract: This invention provides a system and apparatus that is able to authenticate and prevent illegal manufacturing and unauthorized operation of disposable bioprocess components. This invention utilizes a ferro-electric random access memory chip (FRAM) chip to store error-correctable information on a RFID tag attached to the disposable bioprocess components, where the error-correctable information is written in sequence into the memory chip, so that the redundant information can remain in the chip when the RFID tag and disposable bioprocess component is gamma-sterilized. Also, this invention includes a method for authenticating the disposable bioprocess component that reduces liability in that a counterfeit poor quality disposable component is not used on the hardware so the user will not file an unjustified complaint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Corp.
    Inventors: Manuel Nyffeler, Radislav A. Potyrailo, Vincent F. Pizzi, William G. Morris, Gerard J. Gach, Vijay Singh
  • Coded wireless key card sensor unit
    Patent number: 8653939
    Abstract: A coded wireless sensor unit has a slot sized to receive a key card. When a key card is inserted into the slot, the act of insertion generates a energy-harvested power pulse, which powers circuitry that reads electrical device control information coded on the key card and creates a first information packet signal that is transmitted by an on-board transmitter. The signal can be read by a receiver and relayed to a control unit which controls certain electrical devices which consume line power in response to received information packet signals. The control unit decodes received information packet signals and either turns on or activates the electrical devices in accordance with the decoded device control information. Removal of a key card can also be used to generate a power pulse, which creates a second information packet signal that is used to turn off or deactivate the electrical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventors: Martin R. Johnson, Jan F. Finlinson, Jeremy P. Willden, Robert E. Gooch