Patents by Inventor Brett D. Riggs
Brett D. Riggs 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: 20210028805Abstract: A method of installing an aftermarket head unit for an aftermarket radio in a vehicle. The method includes removing an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) autosound head unit from the vehicle, removing a plurality of OEM knob assemblies from the removed OEM head unit, installing in the vehicle an aftermarket head unit, wherein the aftermarket head unit includes a panel having a plurality of apertures for receiving and engaging the plurality of OEM knob assemblies, and installing each of the plurality of OEM knob assemblies in an individual one of the plurality of apertures of the aftermarket head unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventor: Brett D. Riggs
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Publication number: 20180170275Abstract: Embodiments of the proposed invention preferably provide systems and methods for an improved aftermarket car radio installation kit that integrates with, improves on, and adds to OEM climate control functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Brett D. Riggs, Nathaniel Lee Wincek
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Publication number: 20180041236Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an aftermarket autosound head unit installation kit for enabling installation of an aftermarket radio in a vehicle. The kit may include a panel. The panel may include a plurality of apertures. The plurality of apertures may include a rectangular aperture. The rectangular aperture may have a roughly rectangular shape. The rectangular aperture may be configured for receiving and engaging a display associated with the aftermarket autosound head unit. The panel may further include two, or more, circular apertures. Each the two, or more, circular apertures may include a roughly circular shape. Each of the two circular apertures for receiving and engaging one of two OEM knob assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventor: Brett D. Riggs
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Patent number: 9165593Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling both an existing entertainment device and an aftermarket entertainment device in a vehicle with a user interface are provided. A method comprises adapting the user interface to selectively send control signals to the aftermarket entertainment device, sending control signals from the user interface to the existing entertainment device in response to user manipulation of the user interface, detecting whether the user has selected the aftermarket entertainment device; and sending control signals from the user interface to the aftermarket entertainment device in response to user selection of the aftermarket entertainment device and user manipulation of the user interface. The user interface may store output signals corresponding to the aftermarket entertainment device. Subsequent activation of the user interface may recall an output signal corresponding to the aftermarket entertainment device.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: AAMP of Florida, Inc.Inventor: Brett D. Riggs
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Publication number: 20130039511Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling both an existing entertainment device and an aftermarket entertainment device in a vehicle with a user interface are provided. A method comprises adapting the user interface to selectively send control signals to the aftermarket entertainment device, sending control signals from the user interface to the existing entertainment device in response to user manipulation of the user interface, detecting whether the user has selected the aftermarket entertainment device; and sending control signals from the user interface to the aftermarket entertainment device in response to user selection of the aftermarket entertainment device and user manipulation of the user interface. The user interface may store output signals corresponding to the aftermarket entertainment device. Subsequent activation of the user interface may recall an output signal corresponding to the aftermarket entertainment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventor: Brett D. Riggs
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Patent number: 8284950Abstract: An interface device for interconnecting fixed controls of a vehicle to electronic devices. The interface device is capable of receiving control signals from fixed controls, such as steering wheel controls, backseat controls, handlebar controls, and the like, and then transmitting corresponding control signals to the electronic devices. In one aspect, the device is programmable such that the interface device emits signals corresponding to the same signals that would be emitted from a handheld remote control sold in conjunction with the different electronic devices. In one embodiment, the device is an interface between the fixed controls and a replacement stereo receiver. In another embodiment, the device is capable of recognizing spoken voice commands and generating corresponding IR signals in order to control the electronic devices. In still another embodiment, the device is an interface between the fixed controls and multiple electronic devices, such as an audio and video component.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2006Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: AAMP of Florida, Inc.Inventor: Brett D. Riggs
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Publication number: 20120163621Abstract: Embodiments of the proposed invention preferably provide systems and methods for an improved aftermarket automobile audio amplifier that is easy to install while integrating and improving OEM functionality. Embodiments of the invention preferably directly connect to preexisting OEM wiring and hardware. Embodiments of the invention preferably preserve OEM system functionality and allow for integration of additional auxiliary inputs. A digital signal processing module preferably adjusts an output volume to ensure that auxiliary inputs are audible to a vehicle occupant at an appropriate and comfortable volume level. Therefore, vehicle OEM safety chimes or third party navigational commands may be output to a vehicle occupant at an appropriate volume level irrespective of the presence, absence or volume level of other audio signal outputs. Furthermore, the direct connection to preexisting OEM wiring and hardware preferably allows for both easy installation and easy removal of embodiments of the current invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Brett D. Riggs, Sam W. Grove, Nathaniel Lee Wincek
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Patent number: 8184825Abstract: An interface device for interconnecting fixed controls of a vehicle to electronic devices. The interface device is capable of receiving control signals from fixed controls, such as steering wheel controls, backseat controls, handlebar controls, and the like, and then transmitting corresponding control signals to the electronic devices. In one aspect, the device is programmable such that the interface device emits signals corresponding to the same signals that would be emitted from a handheld remote control sold in conjunction with the different electronic devices. In one embodiment, the device is an interface between the fixed controls and a replacement stereo receiver. In another embodiment, the device is capable of recognizing spoken voice commands and generating corresponding IR signals in order to control the electronic devices. In still another embodiment, the device is an interface between the fixed controls and multiple electronic devices, such as an audio and video component.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: AAMP of Florida, Inc.Inventor: Brett D. Riggs
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Patent number: 8014540Abstract: An interface circuit for interconnecting the fixed controls of a vehicle to a replacement stereo. The interface circuit is capable of receiving control signals from fixed controls, such as steering wheel controls, backseat controls, handlebar controls, and the like, and then transmitting corresponding control signals to a replacement stereo. In one embodiment, the output signals from the interface circuit are comprised of wireless signals, such as IR signals. In another embodiment, the interface device is programmable such that the interface device can be programmed to emit signals corresponding to the same signals that would be emitted from a handheld remote control sold in conjunction with an after-market stereo receiver.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: AAMP of AmericaInventor: Brett D. Riggs
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Patent number: 7684570Abstract: An interface device for interconnecting fixed controls of a vehicle to electronic devices. The interface device is capable of receiving control signals from fixed controls, such as steering wheel controls, backseat controls, handlebar controls, and the like, and then transmitting corresponding control signals to the electronic devices. In one aspect, the device is programmable such that the interface device emits signals corresponding to the same signals that would be emitted from a handheld remote control sold in conjunction with the different electronic devices. In one embodiment, the device is an interface between the fixed controls and a replacement stereo receiver. In another embodiment, the device is capable of recognizing spoken voice commands and generating corresponding IR signals in order to control the electronic devices. In still another embodiment, the device is an interface between the fixed controls and multiple electronic devices, such as an audio and video component.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2002Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: AAMP of AmericaInventor: Brett D. Riggs
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Publication number: 20100040237Abstract: An interface circuit for interconnecting the fixed controls of a vehicle to a replacement stereo. The interface circuit is capable of receiving control signals from fixed controls, such as steering wheel controls, backseat controls, handlebar controls, and the like, and then transmitting corresponding control signals to a replacement stereo. In one embodiment, the output signals from the interface circuit are comprised of wireless signals, such as IR signals. In another embodiment, the interface device is programmable such that the interface device can be programmed to emit signals corresponding to the same signals that would be emitted from a handheld remote control sold in conjunction with an after-market stereo receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventor: Brett D. Riggs
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Patent number: 7613308Abstract: An interface circuit for interconnecting the fixed controls of a vehicle to a replacement stereo. The interface circuit is capable of receiving control signals from fixed controls, such as steering wheel controls, backseat controls, handlebar controls, and the like, and then transmitting corresponding control signals to a replacement stereo. In one embodiment, the output signals from the interface circuit are comprised of wireless signals, such as IR signals. In another embodiment, the interface device is programmable such that the interface device can be programmed to emit signals corresponding to the same signals that would be emitted from a handheld remote control sold in conjunction with an after-market stereo receiver.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2005Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Aamp of AmericaInventor: Brett D. Riggs
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Patent number: 7020289Abstract: An interface device for interconnecting fixed controls of a vehicle to a replacement stereo. The interface device is capable of receiving control signals from fixed controls, such as steering wheel controls, backseat controls, handlebar controls, and the like, and then transmitting corresponding control signals to a replacement stereo. In one embodiment, the output signals from the interface device are comprised of wireless signals, such as IR signals. In another embodiment, the interface device is programmable such that the interface device can be programmed to emit signals corresponding to the same signals that would be emitted from a handheld remote control sold in conjunction with an after-market stereo receiver. In another embodiment, the interface device is capable of recognizing spoken voice commands and generating corresponding IR signals in order to effect control of a replacement stereo.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2000Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: P. B. Clarke & AssociatesInventor: Brett D. Riggs
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Patent number: 6956952Abstract: An interface circuit for interconnecting the fixed controls of a vehicle to a replacement stereo. The interface circuit is capable of receiving control signals from fixed controls, such as steering wheel controls, backseat controls, handlebar controls, and the like, and then transmitting corresponding control signals to a replacement stereo. In one embodiment, the output signals from the interface circuit are comprised of wireless signals, such as IR signals. In another embodiment, the interface device is programmable such that the interface device can be programmed to emit signals corresponding to the same signals that would be emitted from a handheld remote control sold in conjunction with an after-market stereo receiver.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1999Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: P.B. Clarke & Assoc.Inventor: Brett D. Riggs
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Publication number: 20030007649Abstract: An interface device for interconnecting fixed controls of a vehicle to electronic devices. The interface device is capable of receiving control signals from fixed controls, such as steering wheel controls, backseat controls, handlebar controls, and the like, and then transmitting corresponding control signals to the electronic devices. In one aspect, the device is programmable such that the interface device emits signals corresponding to the same signals that would be emitted from a handheld remote control sold in conjunction with the different electronic devices. In one embodiment, the device is an interface between the fixed controls and a replacement stereo receiver. In another embodiment, the device is capable of recognizing spoken voice commands and generating corresponding IR signals in order to control the electronic devices. In still another embodiment, the device is an interface between the fixed controls and multiple electronic devices, such as an audio and video component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventor: Brett D. Riggs
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Patent number: D804465Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: AAMP of Florida, Inc.Inventor: Brett D. Riggs