Patents by Inventor Adrian Larkin
Adrian Larkin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20190108721Abstract: A mobile image capture system, a system comprising: a sensing unit for attaching to a vehicle, the sensing unit having a camera constructed and arranged to view a participant on the vehicle, the camera capturing at least one image; and processing electronics for storing data representing the captured at least one image or for relaying data representing the captured at least one image to a computer or a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
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Patent number: 10147265Abstract: A mobile image capture system, a system comprising: a sensing unit for attaching to a vehicle, the sensing unit having a camera constructed and arranged to view a participant on the vehicle, the camera capturing at least one image; and processing electronics for storing data representing the captured at least one image or for relaying data representing the captured at least one image to a computer or a network.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2014Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
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Patent number: 10071301Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for detecting and measuring performance characteristics and metrics of participants and vehicles. These performance characteristics and metrics include, but not are limited to, airtime, g-force, spin, rotation, drop distance, acceleration, and video and still images. These vehicles include, but are not limited to a snowboard, ski, skateboard, wakeboard, motorcycle, bicycle, ice skates and rollerblades. In one implementation, a camera provides near real-time images and video footage of a participant's actions on a vehicle which can be correlated with performance metrics. The camera may be located on the participant, the participant's vehicle or other equipment, or from some other observation point. The images recorded by the camera can be downloaded to a recording or other storage device to produce memorabilia (e.g., a CD ROM, or video cassette). If desired, the images can be sent in real-time through an event system and network (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2013Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
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Publication number: 20160195566Abstract: A product integrity tracking shipping label includes a label body for attaching to a product to be shipped or to packaging containing the product. One or more movement monitoring configured with the label body detects a movement metric of the product. A microprocessor configured with the label body and in communication with the one or more movement monitoring devices time-tags the movement metric when the movement metric exceeds a pre-selected threshold. A product integrity tracking system includes a movement monitoring device with one or more sensors for attachment to a product or packaging containing the product. The movement monitoring device senses at least one movement event during handling of the product. A processor compares the movement event with a pre-selected event threshold, and time-tags and stores above-threshold movement events in a memory. Information in the memory is readable via an interrogation device during shipment or at product delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Burl W. Amsbury, Paul Jonjak, Adrian Larkin, Perry Youngs
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Patent number: 9267793Abstract: A movement monitoring device attaches to equipment and includes a housing and a transmitter. The housing includes an integrated circuit with (a) a detector sensitive to physical movement of the equipment when the housing is attached to the equipment and (b) a processor for processing data of the detector to determine an event experienced by the equipment. The transmitter communicatively couples with the integrated circuit for communicating the event to a remote receiver.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: TVIPR, LLCInventors: Curtis A. Vock, Burl W. Amsbury, Paul Jonjak, Adrian Larkin, Perry Youngs
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Publication number: 20140257539Abstract: A mobile image capture system, a system comprising: a sensing unit for attaching to a vehicle, the sensing unit having a camera constructed and arranged to view a participant on the vehicle, the camera capturing at least one image; and processing electronics for storing data representing the captured at least one image or for relaying data representing the captured at least one image to a computer or a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
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Publication number: 20140172358Abstract: A product integrity tracking shipping label includes a label body for attaching to a product to be shipped or to packaging containing the product. One or more movement monitoring configured with the label body detects a movement metric of the product. A microprocessor configured with the label body and in communication with the one or more movement monitoring devices time-tags the movement metric when the movement metric exceeds a pre-selected threshold. A product integrity tracking system includes a movement monitoring device with one or more sensors for attachment to a product or packaging containing the product. The movement monitoring device senses at least one movement event during handling of the product. A processor compares the movement event with a pre-selected event threshold, and time-tags and stores above-threshold movement events in a memory. Information in the memory is readable via an interrogation device during shipment or at product delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Burl W. Amsbury, Paul Jonjak, Adrian Larkin, Perry Youngs
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Patent number: 8731865Abstract: A mobile image capture system, a system comprising: a sensing unit for attaching to a vehicle, the sensing unit having a camera constructed and arranged to view a participant on the vehicle, the camera capturing at least one image; and processing electronics for storing data representing the captured at least one image or for relaying data representing the captured at least one image to a computer or a network.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
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Publication number: 20140058546Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for detecting and measuring performance characteristics and metrics of participants and vehicles. These performance characteristics and metrics include, but not are limited to, airtime, g-force, spin, rotation, drop distance, acceleration, and video and still images. These vehicles include, but are not limited to a snowboard, ski, skateboard, wakeboard, motorcycle, bicycle, ice skates and rollerblades. In one implementation, a camera provides near real-time images and video footage of a participant's actions on a vehicle which can be correlated with performance metrics. The camera may be located on the participant, the participant's vehicle or other equipment, or from some other observation point. The images recorded by the camera can be downloaded to a recording or other storage device to produce memorabilia (e.g., a CD ROM, or video cassette). If desired, the images can be sent in real-time through an event system and network (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
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Patent number: 8660814Abstract: A product integrity tracking shipping label includes a label body for attaching to a product to be shipped or to packaging containing the product. One or more movement monitoring configured with the label body detects a movement metric of the product. A microprocessor configured with the label body and in communication with the one or more movement monitoring devices time-tags the movement metric when the movement metric exceeds a pre-selected threshold. A product integrity tracking system includes a movement monitoring device with one or more sensors for attachment to a product or packaging containing the product. The movement monitoring device senses at least one movement event during handling of the product. A processor compares the movement event with a pre-selected event threshold, and time-tags and stores above-threshold movement events in a memory. Information in the memory is readable via an interrogation device during shipment or at product delivery.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: TVIPR, LLCInventors: Curtis A. Vock, Burl E. Amsbury, Paul Jonjak, Adrian Larkin, Perry Youngs
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Patent number: 8428904Abstract: A product integrity tracking shipping label includes a label body for attaching to a product to be shipped or to packaging containing the product. One or more movement monitoring configured with the label body detects a movement metric of the product. A microprocessor configured with the label body and in communication with the one or more movement monitoring devices time-tags the movement metric when the movement metric exceeds a pre-selected threshold. A product integrity tracking system includes a movement monitoring device with one or more sensors for attachment to a product or packaging containing the product. The movement monitoring device senses at least one movement event during handling of the product. A processor compares the movement event with a pre-selected event threshold, and time-tags and stores above-threshold movement events in a memory. Information in the memory is readable via an interrogation device during shipment or at product delivery.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2012Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: TVIPR, LLCInventors: Curtis A. Vock, Burl W. Amsbury, Paul Jonjak, Adrian Larkin, Perry Youngs
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Publication number: 20120302206Abstract: A system and method control display of information to prevent information overload and distraction of a user. Information for display is monitored, analyzed, prioritized, and then presented to the user in a controlled manner. The system and method further process the data to track and bill time based upon activity of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Curtis A. VOCK, Adrian LARKIN, Perry YOUNGS
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Publication number: 20120123960Abstract: A product integrity tracking shipping label includes a label body for attaching to a product to be shipped or to packaging containing the product. One or more movement monitoring configured with the label body detects a movement metric of the product. A microprocessor configured with the label body and in communication with the one or more movement monitoring devices time-tags the movement metric when the movement metric exceeds a pre-selected threshold. A product integrity tracking system includes a movement monitoring device with one or more sensors for attachment to a product or packaging containing the product. The movement monitoring device senses at least one movement event during handling of the product. A processor compares the movement event with a pre-selected event threshold, and time-tags and stores above-threshold movement events in a memory. Information in the memory is readable via an interrogation device during shipment or at product delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2012Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Burl W. Amsbury, Paul Jonjak, Adrian Larkin, Perry Youngs
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Patent number: 8126675Abstract: A product integrity tracking shipping label includes a label body for attaching to a product to be shipped or to packaging containing the product. One or more movement monitoring configured with the label body detects a movement metric of the product. A microprocessor configured with the label body and in communication with the one or more movement monitoring devices time-tags the movement metric when the movement metric exceeds a pre-selected threshold. A product integrity tracking system includes a movement monitoring device with one or more sensors for attachment to a product or packaging containing the product. The movement monitoring device senses at least one movement event during handling of the product. A processor compares the movement event with a pre-selected event threshold, and time-tags and stores above-threshold movement events in a memory. Information in the memory is readable via an interrogation device during shipment or at product delivery.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: PhatRat Technology, LLCInventors: Curtis A. Vock, Burl W. Amsbury, Paul Jonjak, Adrian Larkin, Perry Youngs
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Publication number: 20110145162Abstract: A product integrity tracking shipping label includes a label body for attaching to a product to be shipped or to packaging containing the product. One or more movement monitoring configured with the label body detects a movement metric of the product. A microprocessor configured with the label body and in communication with the one or more movement monitoring devices time-tags the movement metric when the movement metric exceeds a pre-selected threshold. A product integrity tracking system includes a movement monitoring device with one or more sensors for attachment to a product or packaging containing the product. The movement monitoring device senses at least one movement event during handling of the product. A processor compares the movement event with a pre-selected event threshold, and time-tags and stores above-threshold movement events in a memory. Information in the memory is readable via an interrogation device during shipment or at product delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Burl W. Amsbury, Paul Jonjak, Adrian Larkin, Perry Youngs
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Publication number: 20100332188Abstract: A mobile image capture system, a system comprising: a sensing unit for attaching to a vehicle, the sensing unit having a camera constructed and arranged to view a participant on the vehicle, the camera capturing at least one image; and processing electronics for storing data representing the captured at least one image or for relaying data representing the captured at least one image to a computer or a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
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Patent number: 7840378Abstract: A mobile image capture system, a system comprising: a sensing unit for attaching to a vehicle, the sensing unit having a camera constructed and arranged to view a participant on the vehicle, the camera capturing at least one image; and processing electronics for storing data representing the captured at least one image or for relaying data representing the captured at least one image to a computer or a network.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
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Publication number: 20100225763Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for detecting and measuring performance characteristics and metrics of participants and vehicles. These performance characteristics and metrics include, but not are limited to, airtime, g-force, spin, rotation, drop distance, acceleration, and video and still images. These vehicles include, but are not limited to a snowboard, ski, skateboard, wakeboard, motorcycle, bicycle, ice skates and rollerblades. In one implementation, a camera provides near real-time images and video footage of a participant's actions on a vehicle which can be correlated with performance metrics. The camera may be located on the participant, the participant's vehicle or other equipment, or from some other observation point. The images recorded by the camera can be downloaded to a recording or other storage device to produce memorabilia (e.g., a CD ROM, or video cassette). If desired, the images can be sent in real-time through an event system and network (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
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Patent number: 7739076Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for detecting and measuring performance characteristics and metrics of participants and vehicles. These performance characteristics and metrics include, but not are limited to, airtime, g-force, spin, rotation, drop distance, acceleration, and video and still images. These vehicles include, but are not limited to a snowboard, ski, skateboard, wakeboard, motorcycle, bicycle, ice skates and rollerblades. In one implementation, a camera provides near real-time images and video footage of a participant's actions on a vehicle which can be correlated with performance metrics. The camera may be located on the participant, the participant's vehicle or other equipment, or from some other observation point. The images recorded by the camera can be downloaded to a recording or other storage device to produce memorabilia (e.g., a CD ROM, or video cassette). If desired, the images can be sent in real-time through an event system and network (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
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Patent number: 7353136Abstract: A system for ordering drink refills, comprising a coaster body with a processor, a wireless transmitter and at least one button, the processor responding to user inputs to activate the wireless transmitter to transmit wireless signals indicative of a desired order.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2005Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: PhatRat Technology, LLCInventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin