Patents by Inventor Bruce Howard

Bruce Howard 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).

  • Patent number: 12288432
    Abstract: A method and system that allows authorized individuals access into controlled access locations and the ability to grant temporary and limited access to guests into these locations. The method and system allow for navigational services to be provided to members and guests, and real-time tracking and confirmation to members and administrators that guests have arrived at their destination and did not enter any unauthorized areas. The method preferably can work through a system of wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons communicating with member and guest's electronic devices. Members and administrators can send one or more temporary electronic access keys to a guest's smartphone or other electronic device. Wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons provide an access control and location tracking system with real-time data about the member and guest whereabouts, allowing for the confirmation and tracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens
  • Patent number: 12169117
    Abstract: A system and method that uses one or more jet engines to remove unmanned aircraft from restricted airspace. Generally, the force created by a jet engine can be used to remove drones or other unwanted objects from the restricted airspace. Once the system determines the presence of an unauthorized aircraft or object within the restricted airspace, the jet engine(s) can be activated and used to pull the drone or flying object towards the jet engine though the force created by the intake of the jet engine(s), or to expel the drone or object from the restricted area through the force created by the exhaust of the jet engine(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Howard Kusens
  • Publication number: 20240290191
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for detecting objects or patient safety events in a patient room. Artificial intelligence is utilized to enhance safety issue recognition capabilities by the methods and systems. Sensors collect a series of images and depth data in a room of a patient. Data (corresponding to images and depth data of an object or patent safety event) is received from the sensors and compared to stored data to identify the object or patient safety event. The images are communicated to a central video monitoring system and a user may be prompted to confirm if the object requires learning or a patient safety event occurred (or identify the object or patient safety event) or to provide additional parameters or actions. A patient safety learning system analyzes the data and incorporates the user response to enhance safety issue recognition capabilities of the system and reduce false alerts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Applicant: CERNER INNOVATION, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens
  • Patent number: 12027000
    Abstract: A system and method for determining the presence of an individual at a particular spot within a location preferably based on the strength of signals received from beacons assigned to the particular spot by a software application (“App”) running on an electronic device of the individual. In one embodiment, certain presence calculations are performed by the App. In another embodiment, the App forwards information regarding the received beacon signals to an electronic identification and location tracking system and the presence calculations are performed by the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES OF NEVADA, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens
  • Patent number: 12008880
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for detecting objects or patient safety events in a patient room. Artificial intelligence is utilized to enhance safety issue recognition capabilities by the methods and systems. Sensors collect a series of images and depth data in a room of a patient. Data (corresponding to images and depth data of an object or patent safety event) is received from the sensors and compared to stored data to identify the object or patient safety event. The images are communicated to a central video monitoring system and a user may be prompted to confirm if the object requires learning or a patient safety event occurred (or identify the object or patient safety event) or to provide additional parameters or actions. A patient safety learning system analyzes the data and incorporates the user response to enhance safety issue recognition capabilities of the system and reduce false alerts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Cerner Innovation, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens
  • Publication number: 20240169776
    Abstract: A method and system that allows authorized individuals access into controlled access locations and the ability to grant temporary and limited access to guests into these locations. The method and system allow for navigational services to be provided to members and guests, and real-time tracking and confirmation to members and administrators that guests have arrived at their destination and did not enter any unauthorized areas. The method preferably can work through a system of wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons communicating with member and guest's electronic devices. Members and administrators can send one or more temporary electronic access keys to a guest's smartphone or other electronic device. Wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons provide an access control and location tracking system with real-time data about the member and guest whereabouts, allowing for the confirmation and tracking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: BRUCE HOWARD KUSENS, MICHAEL KUSENS
  • Publication number: 20240161205
    Abstract: A computer implement method that assist healthcare payers in identifying potentially fraudulent claims and which requests confirmation preferably from a healthcare provider or patient of services rendered by the healthcare provider or products received by the patient. Confirmation of equipment and services can occur at different times in the settlement process including, but not limited to, prior to payments being made to health care providers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventor: BRUCE HOWARD KUSENS
  • Patent number: 11922460
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying a customer's location within a facility or place of business, such as, but not limited to a casino. The system and method provides notification company representatives upon arrival of the customer at the given location. Additionally, the method and system allows for navigational services to be provided to customers, and real-time location determination, location tracking and confirmation to customers of location and rewards program status. The disclosed method and system can work through a system of wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons communicating with the customer's smartphone, computer system, or other electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES OF NEVADA, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens, Arthur Miller
  • Publication number: 20240044621
    Abstract: A system and method that uses one or more jet engines to remove unmanned aircraft from restricted airspace. Generally, the force created by a jet engine can be used to remove drones or other unwanted objects from the restricted airspace. Once the system determines the presence of an unauthorized aircraft or object within the restricted airspace, the jet engine(s) can be activated and used to pull the drone or flying object towards the jet engine though the force created by the intake of the jet engine(s), or to expel the drone or object from the restricted area through the force created by the exhaust of the jet engine(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventor: BRUCE HOWARD KUSENS
  • Patent number: 11887420
    Abstract: A method and system that allows authorized individuals access into controlled access locations and the ability to grant temporary and limited access to guests into these locations. The method and system allow for navigational services to be provided to members and guests, and real-time tracking and confirmation to members and administrators that guests have arrived at their destination and did not enter any unauthorized areas. The method preferably can work through a system of wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons communicating with member and guest's electronic devices. Members and administrators can send one or more temporary electronic access keys to a guest's smartphone or other electronic device. Wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons provide an access control and location tracking system with real-time data about the member and guest whereabouts, allowing for the confirmation and tracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens
  • Publication number: 20230422005
    Abstract: A system and method for determining the presence of an asset or person at a particular spot within a location. The asset or person is provided with a beacon transmitting a beacon signal. A plurality of receivers are disposed throughout the location. In one embodiment, two or more adjacent or nearby receivers are grouped together to define a receiver cluster. The receiver cluster having the highest average signal strength from the signal being transmitted from the beacon of the asset or person as determined by an electronic identification and location tracking system determines the particular area within the location where the asset or person is present at.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: BRUCE HOWARD KUSENS, MICHAEL KUSENS
  • Patent number: 11823280
    Abstract: A computer implement method that assist healthcare payers in identifying potentially fraudulent claims and which requests confirmation preferably from a healthcare provider or patient of services rendered by the healthcare provider or products received by the patient. Confirmation of equipment and services can occur at different times in the settlement process including, but not limited to, prior to payments being made to health care providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: PIONETECHS, INC.
    Inventor: Bruce Howard Kusens
  • Patent number: 11796288
    Abstract: A system and method that uses one or more jet engines to remove unmanned aircraft from restricted airspace. Generally, the force created by a jet engine can be used to remove drones or other unwanted objects from the restricted airspace. Once the system determines the presence of an unauthorized aircraft or object within the restricted airspace, the jet engine(s) can be activated and used to pull the drone or flying object towards the jet engine though the force created by the intake of the jet engine(s), or to expel the drone or object from the restricted area through the force created by the exhaust of the jet engine(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Howard Kusens
  • Patent number: 11765558
    Abstract: A system and method for determining the presence of an asset or person at a particular spot within a location. The asset or person is provided with a beacon transmitting a beacon signal. A plurality of receivers are disposed throughout the location. In one embodiment, two or more adjacent or nearby receivers are grouped together to define a receiver cluster. The receiver cluster having the highest average signal strength from the signal being transmitted from the beacon of the asset or person as determined by an electronic identification and location tracking system determines the particular area within the location where the asset or person is present at.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES OF NEVADA, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens
  • Publication number: 20230282090
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for detecting objects or patient safety events in a patient room. Artificial intelligence is utilized to enhance safety issue recognition capabilities by the methods and systems. Sensors collect a series of images and depth data in a room of a patient. Data (corresponding to images and depth data of an object or patent safety event) is received from the sensors and compared to stored data to identify the object or patient safety event. The images are communicated to a central video monitoring system and a user may be prompted to confirm if the object requires learning or a patient safety event occurred (or identify the object or patient safety event) or to provide additional parameters or actions. A patient safety learning system analyzes the data and incorporates the user response to enhance safety issue recognition capabilities of the system and reduce false alerts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: CERNER INNOVATION, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens
  • Patent number: 11721190
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for detecting objects or patient safety events in a patient room. Artificial intelligence is utilized to enhance safety issue recognition capabilities by the methods and systems. Sensors collect a series of images and depth data in a room of a patient. Data (corresponding to images and depth data of an object or patient safety event) is received from the sensors and compared to stored data to identify the object or patient safety event. The images are communicated to a central video monitoring system and a user may be prompted to confirm if the object requires learning or a patient safety event occurred (or identify the object or patient safety event) or to provide additional parameters or actions. A patient safety learning system analyzes the data and incorporates the user response to enhance safety issue recognition capabilities of the system and reduce false alerts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Cerner Innovation, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens
  • Publication number: 20230209323
    Abstract: A method and system to allow the exchange of information between a person's mobile device and a business, institution, organization, agency, etc. to send, as per request, information that is required or is relevant to the parties, without having to interrupt the call. The businesses, institutions, organizations, agencies, etc. can be for instance, a 911 dispatcher office, a merchant that operates through the phone or a service provider, though such examples are not considered limiting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: BRUCE HOWARD KUSENS, MICHAEL KUSENS
  • Publication number: 20230154256
    Abstract: A method and system that allows authorized individuals access into controlled access locations and the ability to grant temporary and limited access to guests into these locations. The method and system allow for navigational services to be provided to members and guests, and real-time tracking and confirmation to members and administrators that guests have arrived at their destination and did not enter any unauthorized areas. The method preferably can work through a system of wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons communicating with member and guest's electronic devices. Members and administrators can send one or more temporary electronic access keys to a guest's smartphone or other electronic device. Wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons provide an access control and location tracking system with real-time data about the member and guest whereabouts, allowing for the confirmation and tracking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: BRUCE HOWARD KUSENS, MICHAEL KUSENS
  • Publication number: 20230088686
    Abstract: A system and method that uses one or more jet engines to remove unmanned aircraft from restricted airspace. Generally, the force created by a jet engine can be used to remove drones or other unwanted objects from the restricted airspace. Once the system determines the presence of an unauthorized aircraft or object within the restricted airspace, the jet engine(s) can be activated and used to pull the drone or flying object towards the jet engine though the force created by the intake of the jet engine(s), or to expel the drone or object from the restricted area through the force created by the exhaust of the jet engine(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventor: BRUCE HOWARD KUSENS
  • Patent number: 11595777
    Abstract: A system for determining the presence of an individual at a particular spot within a location preferably based on the strength of signals received from beacons assigned to the particular spot by a software application (“App”) running on an electronic device of the individual. In one embodiment, certain presence calculations are performed by the App. In another embodiment, the App forwards information regarding the received beacon signals to an electronic identification and location tracking system and the presence calculations are performed by the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES OF NEVADA, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens