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).

  • Publication number: 20190108721
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
  • Patent number: 10147265
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
  • Patent number: 10071301
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
  • Publication number: 20160195566
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Burl W. Amsbury, Paul Jonjak, Adrian Larkin, Perry Youngs
  • Patent number: 9267793
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: TVIPR, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Burl W. Amsbury, Paul Jonjak, Adrian Larkin, Perry Youngs
  • Publication number: 20140257539
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
  • Publication number: 20140172358
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Burl W. Amsbury, Paul Jonjak, Adrian Larkin, Perry Youngs
  • Patent number: 8731865
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
  • Publication number: 20140058546
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
  • Patent number: 8660814
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: TVIPR, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Burl E. Amsbury, Paul Jonjak, Adrian Larkin, Perry Youngs
  • Patent number: 8428904
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: TVIPR, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Burl W. Amsbury, Paul Jonjak, Adrian Larkin, Perry Youngs
  • Publication number: 20120302206
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Curtis A. VOCK, Adrian LARKIN, Perry YOUNGS
  • Publication number: 20120123960
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Burl W. Amsbury, Paul Jonjak, Adrian Larkin, Perry Youngs
  • Patent number: 8126675
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: PhatRat Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Burl W. Amsbury, Paul Jonjak, Adrian Larkin, Perry Youngs
  • Publication number: 20110145162
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Burl W. Amsbury, Paul Jonjak, Adrian Larkin, Perry Youngs
  • Publication number: 20100332188
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
  • Patent number: 7840378
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
  • Publication number: 20100225763
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
  • Patent number: 7739076
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin
  • Patent number: 7353136
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: PhatRat Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs, Adrian Larkin