Patents Examined by Mark S. Rushing
  • Patent number: 11226418
    Abstract: In an example embodiment, a GNSS receiver may calculate protection levels for velocity and course over ground computed at a GNSS receiver. Specifically, the GNSS receiver may obtain Doppler measurements and variance measurements based on satellite signals received from at least five GNSS satellites. The GNSS receiver may utilize a least squares method to calculate the velocity states (e.g., x-velocity state, y-velocity state, and z-velocity state) and the clock bias for the GNSS receiver. The GNSS receiver may calculate the slope for each Doppler measurement on each velocity state. The GNSS receiver may then select the maximum slope for each velocity state and scale up the maximum slopes by a non-centrality parameter to calculate the protection level for each velocity state in the ECEF frame. The GNSS receiver may convert the velocity protection levels to NEU velocity protection levels to then calculate a protection level for course over ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: NovAtel Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Culling, Lance de Groot
  • Patent number: 11227472
    Abstract: The product location system process includes steps for forming an ad hoc peer-to-peer communication network by way of multiple connected devices communicating with one another, each of which include a communication circuit for sending and receiving data communications. Location information for each of the connected devices within the ad hoc peer-to-peer communication network may then be ascertained based at least in part on bi-lateral exchange of data communications among the multiple connected devices within the ad hoc peer-to-peer communication network. That location information may then be relayed by one or more of the connected devices to an external network for storage in a database, and the location information in that database may then be accessed in real-time from, e.g., by a Smartphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Worthwhile Products
    Inventor: Stanley B. Solomon
  • Patent number: 11195108
    Abstract: An abnormality detection device acquires sensor information indicating a state of a person and device information indicating a state of a device, determines whether there is a combination corresponding to the acquired sensor information and acquired device information in a learning database, and determines whether there is sensor information or device information corresponding to the acquired sensor information or the acquired device information in a behavior pattern database. If it is determined that the acquired sensor information is not in a normal range, the device determines that a current state is in the normal state when it is determined that there is the corresponding combination, and determines that the current state is in an abnormal state when it is determined that there is no corresponding combination and no corresponding sensor information or device information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shinya Taguchi
  • Patent number: 11188870
    Abstract: A machine or group of machines for monitoring location of at least one of a vehicle or freight carried by the vehicle includes a communications interface configured to communicate electronic signals including a location request signal including data representing a request for information regarding the location of the vehicle or the freight carried by the vehicle, and a correlation logic in the machine or group of machines configured to correlate, by a CPU, the vehicle or the freight carried by the vehicle to a communications device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: MacroPoint, LLC
    Inventor: Bennett H. Adelson
  • Patent number: 11186420
    Abstract: To be able to detect seal breakage of a container portion for containing an article by a simpler scheme, there is provided a signal processing device including: a processor that executes a program; and a memory that stores the program for causing the processor to function as a detection unit that transmits a signal to one or more signal lines formed of a breakable material in such a manner that the signal passes through regions corresponding to one or more respective container portions of a package for containing articles, and detects seal breakage of each container portion on the basis of whether the transmitted signal returns via each region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hideo Kosaka
  • Patent number: 11170331
    Abstract: A virtual management system comprises video cameras, and various other sensors that acquire event data indicative relating to the processing of stock. This data is passed to a local data collection device that aggregates the event data and passes it via a network to a number of remote data processing modules. The event data is allocated to each of the data processing modules based upon their assigned tasks by a virtual manager agent. A data processing module receives the aggregated event data from the local data collection device via a network and processes the event data according to a set of pre-defined rules. The data processing module generates an alert in response to the processing of the event data indicating that a predefined event has occurred, and transmits the alert to a remote device associated with an employee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: EVERSEEN LIMITED
    Inventors: Gavin Doyle, Alan O'Herlihy, Dan Alexandru Pescaru, Cosmin Cernazanu-Glavan
  • Patent number: 11160253
    Abstract: One variation of a method for acclimating a dog to autonomous training with a training apparatus, includes: accessing a video feed of a working field; dispensing a first set of treats into the working field at a first frequency and outputting an audible reinforcer at a first volume level; estimating a first acclimation score representative of acclimation to dispensation of the first set of treats; in response to the first acclimation score exceeding a threshold acclimation, dispensing a second set of treats at a second frequency less than the first frequency and outputting the audible reinforcer at a second volume greater than the first volume; estimating a second acclimation score responsive to the second set of treats; in response to the second acclimation score exceeding the threshold acclimation, the second frequency falling below a threshold frequency, and the second volume exceeding a threshold volume, verifying acclimation of the dog.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Companion Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Mundell, John Honchariw, Camden Olson, Noémie Guérin, Sayli Benadikar
  • Patent number: 11156020
    Abstract: An electronic lock includes a latch assembly that includes a bolt that is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The electronic lock includes a keypad for receiving a keypad input event. The electronic lock includes a processing unit being configured to control the movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position responsive to receiving a valid keypad input event. The processing unit is configured to capture the keypad input event. Based at least in part on a characteristic of the keypad input event, the processing unit indicates if a tampering event exists. The characteristic includes at least one of an input location on the keypad, an input duration on the keypad, and an input timestamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: James Lin, Matthew Lovett
  • Patent number: 11147511
    Abstract: The bracelet features a full screen hand-wear with multiple sensors. The bracelet is packed with advanced sensors to scan the user's finger prints in order to operate. The sensors are also used to check body mass index, heart rate, blood pressure, calories levels, body temperature, and more. The bracelet has digital keys installment, allowing the user to safely and securely install the digital codes of their vehicle's remote controller or house's digital lock. In this way, the bracelet can lock and unlock the vehicle, house, or any other utility hardware or device that uses digital key for operations. With the sole purpose of converting humanitarian tasks relatively easy and efficient. You can carry all of your keys in one bracelet, in addition to, phone calls, messages, internet, social media, cameras, & your body's alcohol consumption level tracker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Inventor: Donaldo Rex Mitogo
  • Patent number: 11142387
    Abstract: A handheld food storage container including a body having a food storage area and an opening for receiving food items into the food storage area. The container may include a handle mounted to the body, a primary alert device housed in the handle, a secondary alert device housed in the body and a metal detector for detecting metal objects located in the food storage area and for causing the actuation of the primary alert device and the secondary alert device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventor: Keith Hall
  • Patent number: 11145186
    Abstract: A control panel for a fire alarm control system is described herein. In some examples, one or more embodiments include a memory and a processor to execute instructions stored in the memory to receive a fault signal from a thermographic detector device, wherein the fault signal corresponds to a fault associated with the thermographic detector device, wherein the fault signal is associated with at least one of a field of view fault, an operating parameter fault, an internal fault, and a transmission fault, and provide a notification of the fault using the fault signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Johnny Julien De Blonde, Uroj Usmani, Marco Di Nubila, Scott Lang, Matthew John Naylor
  • Patent number: 11139078
    Abstract: An Asset Management System and a method for managing a fleet of assets is provided. The system is capable of determining use states and high-use periods of a fleet of mobile workstations. Use states are determined by sensors resident on mobile workstations, the sensors operable to detect the occurrence of a specified event. The Asset Management System is able to interpret data sent by the sensors and determine a type of use and use state for each mobile workstation based on the data or lack of data sent by the sensors. The Asset Management System is operable to determine periods of high-use across the fleet of mobile workstations. The Asset Management System is also operable to determine a return-on-investment level of each mobile workstation in the fleet and generate a heat map based on those levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Enovate Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Dalen, Arlow Farrell
  • Patent number: 11132595
    Abstract: An apparatus can include a plurality of antennas. The apparatus can include a first transceiver coupled to the plurality of antennas. The apparatus can include a second transceiver. The second transceiver can be an RFID transceiver. The apparatus can include a controller coupled to the first transceiver and coupled to the RFID transceiver. The controller can detect the presence of an RFID tag. The controller can retrieve, in response to detecting the presence of the RFID tag, information corresponding to the RFID tag. The information can include radio-frequency shielding information regarding electrically conductive material of an article of clothing. The controller can adjust the first transceiver based on the information retrieved corresponding to the RFID tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Inventors: William P. Alberth, Jr., John Cipolla
  • Patent number: 11103178
    Abstract: An access system has a scanner that scans a unique identifier to access a location. A display receives an input. An automated dispenser dispenses at least one scent on each hand of an individual responsive to a control signal. A processor controls access to the location. A memory stores a set of instructions that configures the processor to receive the unique identifier from the scanner, actuate the automated dispenser to dispense the at least one scent responsive to receipt of the unique identifier, receive the response input based on the scents detected by the individual of the at least one scent, determine a passing result or a failing result responsive to the received response input and an expected response based on the dispensed at least one scent, enable access to the location responsive to a passing result and deny access to the controlled access location responsive to a failing result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Avrio Genetics
    Inventors: George Buckler, Jovan Hutton Pulitzer, James Strader, Brandon Hensinger
  • Patent number: 11096324
    Abstract: A fertilization design device calculates a fertilization amount of a field to be fertilized and includes the following units. A database reception unit receives one or both of growth data indicating growth potential of the field and soil data indicating plant growth potential of soil in the field and receives position data as position coordinate information for the field. A designated position reception and retrieval unit receives a freely selected position designated by a user and retrieves information of the freely selected position from the position data. A user input fertilization amount value reception unit receives a fertilization amount value freely set by the user for the freely selected position or for a range including the freely selected position. A calibration curve generation unit generates a calibration curve, based on one or both of the growth data and the soil data, the position data, and the fertilization amount value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: TOPCON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tsuyoshi Yoshida, Noriko Saito, Ryosuke Tomizawa
  • Patent number: 11094196
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a rear cross traffic alert includes: a parking form determiner that determines a parking form of a vehicle using at least one of sensing information or parking space information; a reference angle setter that sets a reference angle for controlling a rear cross traffic alert in accordance with the parking form; and a traffic alert controller that controls generation/non-generation of a traffic alert using a result of comparison between an incidence angle, which is formed by a movement path of another vehicle detected inside a rear cross traffic alert area of the vehicle and a longitudinal reference line of the vehicle, and the reference angle if a rear cross traffic alert start condition of the vehicle is satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Mando Corporation
    Inventors: Jae Suk Kim, Tae Bong Noh
  • Patent number: 11083636
    Abstract: An incontinence detection system includes an incontinence detection pad underneath a patient's pelvic area for detecting an incontinence event. The incontinence detection system further includes a moisture detection sensor, a gas detection sensor, and a reader. The moisture detection sensor is embedded in the incontinence detection pad for detecting a presence of moisture in incontinence detection pad. The gas detection sensor is positioned near the incontinence detection pad for detecting a presence of targeted gas, such as methane. The reader is communicatively coupled to the moisture detection sensor and the gas detection sensor to receive moisture data and gas data, respectively. The reader is configured to determine a type of the incontinence event based on the received moisture data and the gas data and transmit a signal indicative of the type of incontinence event to a server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Potter, Neal Wiggermann, Gavin M. Monson, Dan R. Tallent, Charles A. Lachenbruch
  • Patent number: 11076161
    Abstract: Determining a sequence for providing a notification regarding activity recorded by a camera is described. In one aspect, a priority sequence for can be determined based on a variety of characteristics of the available devices registered with the home security system of the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: ARLO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Peiman Amini, Joseph Amalan Arul Emmanuel
  • Patent number: 11056010
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method. The method comprises retrieving a first message comprising flight information that is input into a flight information system associated with a flight. The method also comprises receiving a second message comprising flight information that is input into the flight information system associated with the flight based on the first message. The method further comprises verifying that the flight information that is sent in the first message matches the flight information that is received in the second message. The method additionally comprises providing a notification in response to verifying that the flight information that is sent in the first message does not match the flight information that is received in the second message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Louis J. Bailey
  • Patent number: 11056290
    Abstract: A circuit breaker apparatus may include a housing, a circuit inside the housing for protecting the conductors and the load of the circuit, a display attached to outside of the housing, a controller, and a power control device. The display may be an electronically-alterable display that does not require power in situations other than changing its state. The power control device may provide power to the controller and the display when the apparatus is being tampered with. When the controller is powered, it may cause the power control device to cause the display to change from a state that indicates that the apparatus is authenticated to another state that indicates that the apparatus has been tampered with. The power control device may include a battery and a switch, or a power harvester, which can be configured to provide power to the controller when the apparatus is being tampered with.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Xin Zhou, Zhi Gao, James L. Lagree, Brian E. Carlson