Patents by Inventor Dale R. Liff
Dale R. Liff 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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Patent number: 11941957Abstract: A security device for a retail store display and method of use. The security device includes a securing element moveable, relative the retail store surface, from a first position to a second position to allow customer access to a product. An electromagnetic or electromagnetic lock is configured to lock the securing element in the first position, to further limit the customer access afforded by the securing element. The lockdown provided by the secondary lockdown mechanism can be used for additional protection during times of need, such as after hours or if employees are not on the sales floor.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: SENNCO SOLUTIONS INCInventors: Christopher Alan Marszalek, Dale R. Liff, Andy Reynolds, Daniel L. Horvath, David Hefling
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Patent number: 11888337Abstract: A system and method of controlling inductive power transfer in an inductive power transfer system and a method for designing an inductive power transfer system with power accounting. The method of controlling inductive power transfer including measuring a characteristic of input power, a characteristic of power in the tank circuit, and receiving information from a secondary device. Estimating power consumption based on the measured characteristic of tank circuit power and received information and comparing the measured characteristic of input power, the information from the secondary device, and the estimated power consumption to determine there is an unacceptable power loss. The method for designing an inductive power transfer system with power accounting including changing the distance between a primary side and a secondary side and changing a load of the secondary side.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Philips I.P. Ventures B.V.Inventors: David W. Baarman, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Neil W. Kuyvenhoven, Esai E. Umenei, Dale R. Liff, Andrew C. Zeik, Mark A. Blaha, Jason L. Amistadi, Robert D Gruich
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Publication number: 20240013641Abstract: A store monitoring system and method for reducing theft in a retail environment. The monitoring system includes a central control unit including a user interface and a plurality of configurable anti-theft devices connected with respect to the central control unit. The user interface allows the configurable anti-theft devices to be monitored, as well as adding, removing, moving, changing, and/or modifying devices. In the user interface, the anti-theft devices can be identified by location within the retail environment, or by the associated retail product.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: SENNCO SOLUTIONS INC.Inventors: Dale R. Liff, Brian Peacock, Christopher Alan Marszalek
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Patent number: 11755716Abstract: A method of establishing security monitoring functionality on a device on retail display includes obtaining, by a processor of a server computer, a mobile device management (MDM) startup message from the device, determining, by the processor, whether the device is enrolled for MDM supervision, and if the device is enrolled for the MDM supervision, downloading, by the processor to the device, configuration data to support the MDM supervision and implementation of the security monitoring functionality.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: SENNCO SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Brian Peacock, Dale R. Liff, Stephen M. Strom, George Liff
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Patent number: 11647849Abstract: A security gate for a retail store shelf having one or more products includes a header and at least one hinge arranged in a horizontal alignment with the header. A rigid frame is connected to the header with the at least one hinge and a guard is positioned across the rigid frame, the guard preventing a user from removing the products. A latching mechanism connects the rigid frame to the header and urges a customer to use two hands to open the security gate.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: SENNCO SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Daniel L. Horvath, Christopher Alan Marszalek, Dale R. Liff, George R. Liff
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Publication number: 20230042066Abstract: An electronic device configured for retail display includes an antenna, a memory in which security monitoring instructions are stored, and a processor configured to execute the security monitoring instructions to monitor a profile of wireless beacon devices detected via the antenna. The processor is further configured via the execution of the security monitoring instructions to, upon detection of a profile of wireless beacon devices that exceeds a threshold, initiate a security measure for the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2021Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Dale R. Liff, Brian Peacock, Stephen Strom, Christopher Marszalek, Elmer Huebner, II
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Publication number: 20220284781Abstract: A system for security monitoring of an electronic device on retail display includes a transmitter configured to transmit a signal, a sensor configured for attachment to the electronic device, the sensor being configured to generate a security event notification based on whether the signal is detected by the sensor, and an alarm controller configured to generate a plurality of alarms upon receipt of the security event notification from the sensor, the plurality of alarms including an audible alarm and a message alarm. The alarm controller is further configured to send the message alarm to initiate a user interface lock on the electronic device in response to the message alarm. The alarm controller is configured to operate in a silent mode in which the audible alarm is not generated upon receipt of the security event notification.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Dale R. Liff, Brian Peacock
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Publication number: 20220245236Abstract: A method of establishing security monitoring functionality on a device on retail display includes obtaining, by a processor of a server computer, a mobile device management (MDM) startup message from the device, determining, by the processor, whether the device is enrolled for MDM supervision, and if the device is enrolled for the MDM supervision, downloading, by the processor to the device, configuration data to support the MDM supervision and implementation of the security monitoring functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Brian Peacock, Dale R. Liff, Stephen M. Strom, George Liff
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Publication number: 20220156413Abstract: An electronic device configured for retail display includes a persistent memory on which boot instructions are stored, a storage device on which security monitoring instructions are stored, and a processor configured to execute the boot instructions during a boot sequence to initiate execution of the security monitoring instructions. The processor is further configured, via the execution of the security monitoring instructions, to monitor the retail display of the electronic device for a security trigger event and, upon detection of the trigger event, lock a user interface of the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Brian Peacock, Dale R. Liff
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Patent number: 11308201Abstract: A method of establishing security monitoring functionality on a device on retail display includes obtaining, by a processor of a server computer, a mobile device management (MDM) startup message from the device, determining, by the processor, whether the device is enrolled for MDM supervision, and if the device is enrolled for the MDM supervision, downloading, by the processor to the device, configuration data to support the MDM supervision and implementation of the security monitoring functionality.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: SENNCO SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Brian Peacock, Dale R. Liff, Stephen M. Strom, George Liff
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Patent number: 11238185Abstract: An electronic device configured for retail display includes a persistent memory on which boot instructions are stored, a storage device on which security monitoring instructions are stored, and a processor configured to execute the boot instructions during a boot sequence to initiate execution of the security monitoring instructions. The processor is further configured, via the execution of the security monitoring instructions, to monitor the retail display of the electronic device for a security trigger event and, upon detection of the trigger event, lock a user interface of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: SENNCO SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Brian Peacock, Dale R. Liff
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Publication number: 20210375106Abstract: A security device for a retail store display and method of use. The security device includes a securing element moveable, relative the retail store surface, from a first position to a second position to allow customer access to a product. An electromagnetic or electromagnetic lock is configured to lock the securing element in the first position, to further limit the customer access afforded by the securing element. The lockdown provided by the secondary lockdown mechanism can be used for additional protection during times of need, such as after hours or if employees are not on the sales floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: SENNCO SOLUTIONS INC.Inventors: Christopher Alan Marszalek, Dale R. Liff, Andy Reynolds, Daniel L. Horvath, David Hefling
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Publication number: 20210334925Abstract: An electronic device configured for retail display includes an antenna, a memory in which security monitoring instructions are stored, and a processor configured to execute the security monitoring instructions to monitor a profile of wireless network communication devices detected via the antenna. The processor is further configured via the execution of the security monitoring instructions to, upon detection of a change in the profile of wireless network communication devices that exceeds a threshold, lock a user interface of the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Brian Peacock, Dale R. Liff, Raymond Devito
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Publication number: 20210106148Abstract: A security gate for a retail store shelf having one or more products includes a header and at least one hinge arranged in a horizontal alignment with the header. A rigid frame is connected to the header with the at least one hinge and a guard is positioned across the rigid frame, the guard preventing a user from removing the products. A latching mechanism connects the rigid frame to the header and urges a customer to use two hands to open the security gate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: SENNCO SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Daniel L. HORVATH, Christopher Alan MARSZALEK, Dale R. LIFF, George R. LIFF
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Publication number: 20210083522Abstract: A system and method of controlling inductive power transfer in an inductive power transfer system and a method for designing an inductive power transfer system with power accounting. The method of controlling inductive power transfer including measuring a characteristic of input power, a characteristic of power in the tank circuit, and receiving information from a secondary device. Estimating power consumption based on the measured characteristic of tank circuit power and received information and comparing the measured characteristic of input power, the information from the secondary device, and the estimated power consumption to determine there is an unacceptable power loss. The method for designing an inductive power transfer system with power accounting including changing the distance between a primary side and a secondary side and changing a load of the secondary side.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: DAVID W. BAARMAN, JOSHUA K. SCHWANNECKE, NEIL W. KUYVENHOVEN, ESAI E. UMENEI, DALE R. LIFF, ANDREW C. ZEIK, MARK A. BLAHA, JASON L. AMISTADI, ROBERT D. GRUICH
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Patent number: 10862335Abstract: A system and method of controlling inductive power transfer in an inductive power transfer system with power accounting. Parasitic metal in proximity to the primary unit can be more accurately detected by accounting for changes in known power losses during operation. The amount of power loss during inductive power supply transfer in an inductive power supply system can vary depending on the alignment of the primary unit and the secondary device. The amount of power loss during inductive power supply transfer can also vary as a function of changes in the operating frequency of the switching circuit in the primary unit or as a function of changes in the secondary device load.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Philips I.P. Ventures B.V.Inventors: David W. Baarman, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Neil W. Kuyvenhoven, Esai E. Umenei, Dale R. Liff, Andrew C. Zeik, Mark A. Blaha, Jason L. Amistadi, Robert D. Gruich
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Publication number: 20200252430Abstract: A method of monitoring a device on retail display includes receiving, by a processor of a server computer, a message from the device indicative of whether security instructions stored in a memory of the device are being executed on the device, determining, by the processor, whether time elapsed since the message was received exceeds a threshold, and, if the time elapsed exceeds the threshold, sending, by the processor, a command to automatically cause the device to enter into a locked state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Brian Peacock, Dale R. Liff, Stephen M. Strom, George Liff
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Publication number: 20200250299Abstract: A method of establishing security monitoring functionality on a device on retail display includes obtaining, by a processor of a server computer, a mobile device management (MDM) startup message from the device, determining, by the processor, whether the device is enrolled for MDM supervision, and if the device is enrolled for the MDM supervision, downloading, by the processor to the device, configuration data to support the MDM supervision and implementation of the security monitoring functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Brian Peacock, Dale R. Liff, Stephen M. Strom, George Liff
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Publication number: 20190180581Abstract: A system for monitoring a product on display includes a display pedestal configured to secure the product to a fixture to which the display pedestal is mounted. The display pedestal includes a tether to allow movement of the product relative to the fixture. The system includes a sensor system including a capacitive sensor pad. The capacitive sensor pad is supported by the fixture and configured to detect the movement of the product via the tether.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Christopher Marszalek, Dale R. Liff, Joseph Ryan, Jr., Joseph Ryan, III
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Patent number: 10277279Abstract: A communication system that uses keyed modulation to encode fixed frequency communications on a variable frequency power transmission signal in which a single communication bit is represented by a plurality of modulations. To provide a fixed communication rate, the number of modulations associated with each bit is dynamic varying as a function of the ratio of the communication frequency to the carrier signal frequency. In one embodiment, the present invention provides dynamic phase-shift-keyed modulation in which communications are generated by toggling a load at a rate that is a fraction of the power transfer frequency. In another embodiment, the present invention provides communication by toggling a load in the communication transmitter at a rate that is phase locked and at a harmonic of the power transfer frequency. In yet another embodiment, the present invention provides frequency-shift-keyed modulation, including, for example, modulation at one of two different frequencies.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: PHILIPS IP VENTURES B.V.Inventors: Matthew J. Norconk, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Colin J. Moore, Joshua B. Taylor, Neil W. Kuyvenhoven, Dale R. Liff, Jason L. Amistadi, Robert D. Gruich, Arthur Kelley, Kenneth C. Armstrong