Patents Examined by Rufus C Point
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Patent number: 12269494Abstract: Systems and methods for maintaining autonomous vehicle operator awareness are provided. A method can include determining, by a computing system, an awareness challenge for an operator of a vehicle. The awareness challenge can be based on object data. The awareness challenge can have one or more criteria. The criteria can include a challenge response interval, a response time, and an action for satisfying the awareness challenge. The method can include initiating, by the computing system, a timer measuring elapsed time from a start time of the challenge response interval. The method can include communicating to the operator, by the computing system, a soft notification indicative of the awareness challenge during the challenge response interval. The method can include determining, by the computing system, whether the operator provides a user input after the response time interval and whether the user input corresponds to the action for satisfying the awareness challenge.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2020Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: Aurora Operations, Inc.Inventors: Richard Brian Donnelly, Philipp Haban, Christopher Matthew D'Eramo, Chad Jonathan Staller, Clifford Shaun Webb, Douglas Dallesandro
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Patent number: 12269495Abstract: A vehicle approach notification system includes a filter; a notification sound controller which generates a signal corresponding to a notification sound for notifying of approaching of a vehicle, based on a sound signal obtained from a notification-sound sound source; and a setter which obtains vehicle information of the vehicle, and sets, according to the vehicle information, at least one of the notification-sound sound source to be used in generation of the notification sound, a filter property to be applied to the filter, or a control parameter to be applied to the notification sound controller in generation of the notification sound. The notification sound controller outputs the signal generated, through the filter to an exterior loudspeaker provided to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2022Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: PANASONIC AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS CO., LTD.Inventors: Mitsuhiro Tani, Shinnosuke Nagasawa, Fumiyasu Konno
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Patent number: 12266252Abstract: A work detection determination system performs detection determination on a work with high accuracy.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2023Date of Patent: April 1, 2025Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Tetsuya Ishimaru, Hiroyuki Yoshimoto, Yoshihiro Wakisaka, Nobuyuki Sugii
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Patent number: 12260284Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for performing RFID motion tracking in an intelligent manner that facilitates the generation of accurate and useful metrics for marketing and other applications. The techniques function to reduce problematic false positive rates on RFID tags attached to items to improve the accuracy of the motion presence of a small subset of browsed items among a much larger set of tagged items in the same space. This accurate motion inference enables the calculation of metrics such as customer-item interaction duration, pauses in interactions (potentially indicating close examining), and the extraction of patterns of motion that can indicate interest leading to realized sales, as well as concurrent motion detection of multiple items indicating which related items shall be placed in close proximity to increase sales of matching items.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Cagri Tanriover, Rahul C. Shah, Chieh-Yih Wan
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Patent number: 12260735Abstract: An ant-loss cell phone case including a transmitter assembly and a receiver assembly. The transmitter assembly includes a transmitter device coupled in a rare compartment of a cell phone case. The transmitter assembly is protected by a compartment cover which includes inside thereof a battery to power the transmitter device allowing to broadcast a signal. The receiver assembly includes a receiver device associated to the transmitter device, wherein the receiver assembly is attachable to the user's body or belonging by means of a swivel snap hook and will emit an alert if the transmitter assembly and the receiver assembly are farther than a predetermined distance therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2023Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Inventor: Juana Rodriguez
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Patent number: 12260737Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for smart sensing using a security and automation system are described. One method may include receiving, from a sensor, sensor data associated with an event and one or more occupants at a structure, determining a characteristic of the event based on the received sensor data, determining a type of the event based on the characteristic, and identifying an identity of an occupant based at least in part on the characteristic and the type of the event.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Brandon Bunker, Rongbin Lanny Lin
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Patent number: 12214795Abstract: Systems and methods of visualizing predicted driving risk are provided herein. Vehicle sensor data associated with a vehicle operator may be analyzed. Based on the analysis of the vehicle sensor data, one or more vehicle operation risks associated with the vehicle operator may be predicted. Each vehicle operation risk may be associated with a portion of a vehicle associated with the vehicle operator. Additionally, each vehicle operation risk may be assigned a priority level, e.g., based on predicted likelihood of occurrence, predicted danger of the vehicle operator, predicted damage to the vehicle, etc. A display overview of the vehicle may be presented to the vehicle operator. In the display overview of the vehicle portions of the vehicle associated with each of the predicted vehicle operation risks may be highlighted. The portions may be highlighted differently (using different colors, heavier/lighter shading, etc.) based on the priority level of their associated risks.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2022Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: QUANATA, LLCInventors: Theobolt N. Leung, Micah Wind Russo
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Patent number: 12211366Abstract: Monitoring system alert technology, in which monitoring system data is accessed from a monitoring system that is located in a property of a user and the monitoring system data is analyzed against one or more rules that define alerts provided for the monitoring system. Based on the analysis, a determination is made that an alert for the monitoring system is needed and conditions for providing the alert are accessed. Location of a mobile device of a user associated with the monitoring system and timing related to providing the alert are monitored. The monitored location of the mobile device and the monitored timing are analyzed with respect to the accessed conditions. Based on the analysis, a determination is made that the accessed conditions for providing the alert are met and the alert is output at the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2022Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: Alarm.com IncorporatedInventor: David James Hutz
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Patent number: 12193118Abstract: A programmable signal generator and radio controller for providing dispatch paging tone out frequencies to first responders and other selected areas. The signal generator is capable of performing tone-outs to various first responders and being cross compatible with prior and future evolutionary systems. The signal generator uses plain-text console interface and plain-text tone-out parameter definitions allowing programming without special software, apps, or Internet connectivity. The signal generator is capable of controlling operational functions of connected radio transceiver equipment including initiating and terminating RF transmission, selecting radio channel or frequency, and monitoring operational status of the transceiver.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Inventor: Lennard A. Gumaer
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Patent number: 12172575Abstract: A dynamic combustion engine sound broadcasting device for making an electric motor vehicle (EMV) sound like an internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV) includes an electronics module (EM), which is mountable to the EMV. The EM comprises a set of sensors and a digital to analog converter (DAC), which are operationally engaged to a computer. Each sensor is operationally engageable to a respective operating element of the EMV to measure a performance parameter and to generate an output signal. An algorithm on the computer pairs each output signal with an associated sound, corresponding to a sound produced by a respective mechanical element of a reference ICEV at a respective performance level, and generates a composite digital signal. The sounds are retained on the computer as digital audio signals in a plurality of data sets. The DAC converts the composite digital signal to an analog signal for broadcast by a speaker.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2022Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Inventor: Robert Linton
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Patent number: 12167756Abstract: A method utilizing a tag with embedded RF-enabled chip that includes steps of providing an apparel body of a cloth material or a body of a non-apparel tangible item such as, without limitation, mug, bottle, box, hat, or any other widely available retail product, a RF tag layup with a first tag layer of a polymeric adhesive material directly coupled to the apparel body or body and a second tag layer directly coupled to the first tag layer to encapsulate and define a chip cavity with an electronic chip disposed therein and having a non-transitory memory storage operably configured to store digital data thereon and a data transmitter operably configured to wirelessly transfer the stored digital data through an electronic communication protocol and using radio waves, and a data reader operably configured to receive the digital data stored on the non-transitory memory storage of the electronic chip.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2021Date of Patent: December 17, 2024Assignee: World Emblem International, Inc.Inventor: Manuel Figueroa
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Patent number: 12152411Abstract: A covering (200) for an opening in a building and a sensor assembly (500) is disclosed. The covering (200) comprises a panel (201) moveable between an open position and a closed position, and to an intermediate position between the open position and the closed position. The sensor assembly (500) is configured to sense the position of a locking member (205) of the covering and to transmit signals indicating the position of locking member (205). Methods of installing a sensor assembly (500) on a covering (200) of an opening of a building are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2022Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: Assa Abloy LimitedInventors: Mark SpÄnberg, Reuben Proud, Mats Rundberg, Sten Rundberg
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Patent number: 12142145Abstract: An information processing method, an information processing system, an information processing device, and an information terminal are configured to set a first time at which a vehicle will start traveling on a travel route based on an operation accepted from a user via a terminal, and set a second time at which a notification to the user will be issued based on a position of the terminal, a position of the vehicle, and the first time.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiro Suzuki, Yasunori Maruyama, Kenta Suzuki
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Patent number: 12140645Abstract: A magnetic electrical latch assembly for sensing an electrical contact has a housing for supporting a magnetic electrical contact. The housing has an annular cavity and a cylinder disposed within the cavity. A magnetic electrical contact is attached at one end to the cylinder. The cylinder is movable axially within the cavity. The magnetic electrical contact has an electrical connection to a first conductive wire. The magnetic electrical contact is arranged to couple with an opposing contact pad to create an electrical connection between an external conductor path and the first conductive wire. Also, a magnetic electrical contact sensor system has a hollow enclosure with a detachable access panel. A meandering conductor path cover a portion of the access panel. The conductor path terminates on a contact pad. A magnetic electrical latch assembly has a housing for supporting the magnetic electrical contact within the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2022Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Joshua Romano, Thomas M. Rice, Stephen Neidigk, Michael Bolduc, Elijah David Hammond
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Patent number: 12131637Abstract: A driving support system includes a first monitoring device on a first object, the first monitoring device having a first controller, a first camera, and a first display, a second monitoring device on a second object, the second monitoring device having a second controller and a second camera, and a server in communication with the first and second monitoring devices. The first and second controllers each detect a target in images acquired from the respective first or second camera, calculate target information for the target, and transmit the target information to the server. The server generates list information including the target information the first and second monitoring devices, and transmits the list information to the first and second monitoring devices. The first controller further generates a map according to the list information received from the server, and displays the map on the first display.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Kioxia CorporationInventors: Marie Takada, Masanobu Shirakawa
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Patent number: 12113515Abstract: A method of interrogating an acoustic wave sensor comprises transmitting, by an interrogator, an interrogation radiofrequency signal to the acoustic wave sensor by way of a transmission antenna, receiving, by the interrogator, a response radiofrequency signal from the acoustic wave sensor by way of a reception antenna, and processing by a processing means of the interrogator the received response radiofrequency signal to obtain in-phase and quadrature components both in the time domain and the frequency domain, determining by the processing means perturbations of the obtained in-phase and quadrature components both in the time domain and the frequency domain and determining by the processing means a value of a measurand based on the detected perturbations.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: SoitecInventors: Sylvain Ballandras, Thierry LaRoche, Julien Garcia
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Patent number: 12101138Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a security tag. The methods comprise: receiving a first wireless signal transmitted from a transmit circuit using a receive circuit of the security tag; inducing a voltage in the receive circuit of the security tag while the first wireless signal is being received; performing operations by the controller to selectively close a switch when the voltage is being induced in the receive circuit; and causing a release of a mechanical component of the security tag by allowing energy to flow from the receive circuit to the mechanical component when the switch is closed.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: Sensormatic Electronics, LLCInventors: Ronald B. Easter, Manuel Soto, Mohammad Mohiuddin
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Patent number: 12080166Abstract: The vehicle tracking system includes a vehicle tracking sensor system that provides a tentative vehicle number to a vehicle detected by a sensor and outputs a signal including the tentative vehicle number, absolute-coordinate-system positional information of the detected vehicle, and edge computing that replaces the tentative vehicle number by a vehicle number outputted from a vehicle number management PC, when the vehicle completes parking.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2023Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Takatoshi Kakuta, Toshihide Satake, Keisuke Morita
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Patent number: 12073933Abstract: An application user is granted access to one or more applications that provide the user with information and assistance. Altitude and/or motion data is collected from one or more devices associated with the user, and the device altitude and/or motion data is utilized to identify physical activities being performed by the user. The device altitude and/or motion data is further analyzed to determine physical activity count data, physical activity speed, velocity, and/or acceleration data, and physical activity length data. The physical activity data is then analyzed to identify and monitor changes or anomalies in the physical and/or psychological state of the user using baseline physical activity data. Upon identification of changes or anomalies in the user's physical and/or psychological state, one or more actions are taken to assist the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: Mahana Therapeutics, Inc.Inventor: Simon Levy
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Patent number: 12067857Abstract: A method for reducing a threat footprint for an area-of-interest by, determining a base risk score for an area-of-interest, deriving a graphical representation of the area-of-interest and one or more defense strategies for the area-of-interest, training an adversarial reinforcement learning agent to identify one or more successful attack paths on the graphical representation of the area-of-interest that are effective in bypassing the one or more defense strategies for the area-of-interest, determining an active risk score based upon the one or more successful attack paths identified by the adversarial reinforcement learning agent and determining one or more mitigation actions that will reduce the active risk score for the area-of-interest based upon the base risk score and one or more predetermined resource constraint.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2021Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: University of South FloridaInventors: Ankit Shah, Soumyadeep Hore, Dinesh Sharma