Patents by Inventor Colson Hillier

Colson Hillier 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).

  • Virtual boundary methods and systems
    Patent number: 11635529
    Abstract: An exemplary virtual boundary system determines a refined geolocation of a tracking device based on a positioning signal and a correction signal that are accessed from distinct signal sources. The virtual boundary system compares the refined geolocation of the tracking device and a geographic boundary. Then, based on the comparing of the refined geolocation and the geographic boundary, the virtual boundary system provides an alert indicative of the refined geolocation with respect to the geographic boundary. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Antony Pegg, Elise Neel, Colson Hillier
  • Virtual Boundary Methods and Systems
    Publication number: 20210211842
    Abstract: An exemplary virtual boundary system determines a refined geolocation of a tracking device based on a positioning signal and a correction signal that are accessed from distinct signal sources. The virtual boundary system compares the refined geolocation of the tracking device and a geographic boundary. Then, based on the comparing of the refined geolocation and the geographic boundary, the virtual boundary system provides an alert indicative of the refined geolocation with respect to the geographic boundary. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Antony Pegg, Elise Neel, Colson Hillier
  • Dynamic virtual boundary methods and systems
    Patent number: 10939250
    Abstract: An exemplary virtual boundary system accesses a positioning signal generated by a positioning system. A geolocation for a real-time tracking device is derivable from the positioning signal within a first margin of error. The virtual boundary system also accesses a correction signal generated by a positioning enhancement system and corresponding to the positioning signal generated by the positioning system. Based on the positioning signal and the correction signal, the virtual boundary system determines a refined geolocation of the real-time tracking device relative to a user-specified geographic boundary. The refined geolocation is accurate within a second margin of error that is less than the first margin of error. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Antony Pegg, Elise Neel, Colson Hillier
  • Dynamic Virtual Boundary Methods and Systems
    Publication number: 20200196107
    Abstract: An exemplary virtual boundary system accesses a positioning signal generated by a positioning system. A geolocation for a real-time tracking device is derivable from the positioning signal within a first margin of error. The virtual boundary system also accesses a correction signal generated by a positioning enhancement system and corresponding to the positioning signal generated by the positioning system. Based on the positioning signal and the correction signal, the virtual boundary system determines a refined geolocation of the real-time tracking device relative to a user-specified geographic boundary. The refined geolocation is accurate within a second margin of error that is less than the first margin of error. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Antony Pegg, Elise Neel, Colson Hillier
  • Dynamic virtual boundary methods and systems
    Patent number: 10575134
    Abstract: An exemplary dynamic virtual boundary system accesses a positioning signal, a corresponding correction signal, and data defining a user-specified geographic boundary configured to change in real time. The positioning signal is generated by a satellite within a satellite-based positioning system and is received by a real-time tracking device carried by a subject. The correction signal is generated by a terrestrial positioning enhancement system and is also received by the device. Based on the positioning and correction signals, the dynamic virtual boundary system continuously determines a refined geolocation of the device and continuously monitors whether the refined geolocation is within a predetermined distance of the boundary as the boundary changes in real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Antony Pegg, Elise Neel, Colson Hillier
  • Dynamic Virtual Boundary Methods and Systems
    Publication number: 20200029171
    Abstract: An exemplary dynamic virtual boundary system accesses a positioning signal, a corresponding correction signal, and data defining a user-specified geographic boundary configured to change in real time. The positioning signal is generated by a satellite within a satellite-based positioning system and is received by a real-time tracking device carried by a subject. The correction signal is generated by a terrestrial positioning enhancement system and is also received by the device. Based on the positioning and correction signals, the dynamic virtual boundary system continuously determines a refined geolocation of the device and continuously monitors whether the refined geolocation is within a predetermined distance of the boundary as the boundary changes in real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Antony Pegg, Elise Neel, Colson Hillier