Patents by Inventor Dennis McGinn
Dennis McGinn 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: 10030418Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for maintaining security and data gathering for a number of vehicles. The systems include a vehicle activity module for each of the vehicles. The vehicle activity module has a wireless transmitter, a storage device, at least one sensor for receiving event information from identification devices, such as RFID cards, keypads, magnetic ID cards, and the like, a releasable key container, and a processor for accessing and analyzing information. The VAMs are wirelessly connected to a computer system. The VAMs control access to the keys, monitor information relating to access, and store and transmit information relating to sales events, non-sales events, and intrusion events. The VAMs are capable of autonomous operation, without the need to access the computer system to verify event information. The VAMs further include signal attenuating mechanisms to facilitate use of “smart keys.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: SentriLock, LLCInventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri
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Publication number: 20170241165Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for maintaining security and data gathering for a number of vehicles. The systems include a vehicle activity module for each of the vehicles. The vehicle activity module has a wireless transmitter, a storage device, at least one sensor for receiving event information from identification devices, such as RFID cards, keypads, magnetic ID cards, and the like, a releasable key container, and a processor for accessing and analyzing information. The VAMs are wirelessly connected to a computer system. The VAMs control access to the keys, monitor information relating to access, and store and transmit information relating to sales events, non-sales events, and intrusion events. The VAMs are capable of autonomous operation, without the need to access the computer system to verify event information. The VAMs further include signal attenuating mechanisms to facilitate use of “smart keys.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Applicant: SentriLock, LLCInventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri
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Patent number: 9208456Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for maintaining security and data gathering for a number of vehicles. The systems include a vehicle activity module for each of the vehicles. The vehicle activity module has a wireless transmitter, a storage device, at least one sensor for receiving event information from identification devices, such as RFID cards, keypads, magnetic ID cards, and the like, a releasable key container, and a processor for accessing and analyzing information. The VAMs are wirelessly connected to a computer system. The VAMs control access to the keys, monitor information relating to access, and store and transmit information relating to sales events, non-sales events, and intrusion events. The VAMs are capable of autonomous operation, without the need to access the computer system to verify event information. The VAMs further include signal attenuating mechanisms to facilitate use of “smart keys.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: SentriLock, LLCInventors: Dennis McGinn, Cherukuri Suman
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Patent number: 8606589Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for maintaining security and data gathering for a number of vehicles. The systems include a vehicle activity module for each of the vehicles. The vehicle activity module has a wireless transmitter, a storage device, at least one sensor for receiving event information from identification devices, such as RFID cards, keypads, magnetic ID cards, and the like, a releasable key container, and a processor for accessing and analyzing information. The VAMs are wirelessly connected to a computer system. The VAMs control access to the keys, monitor information relating to access, and store and transmit information relating to sales events, non-sales events, and intrusion events. The VAMs are capable of autonomous operation, without the need to access the computer system to verify event information. The VAMs further include signal attenuating mechanisms to facilitate use of “smart keys.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: SentriLock, LLCInventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri
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Publication number: 20130106572Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for maintaining security and data gathering for a number of vehicles. The systems include a vehicle activity module for each of the vehicles. The vehicle activity module has a wireless transmitter, a storage device, at least one sensor for receiving event information from identification devices, such as RFID cards, keypads, magnetic ID cards, and the like, a releasable key container, and a processor for accessing and analyzing information. The VAMs are wirelessly connected to a computer system. The VAMs control access to the keys, monitor information relating to access, and store and transmit information relating to sales events, non-sales events, and intrusion events. The VAMs are capable of autonomous operation, without the need to access the computer system to verify event information. The VAMs further include signal attenuating mechanisms to facilitate use of “smart keys.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: SENTRILOCK, LLCInventors: Dennis McGinn, Cherukuri Suman
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Publication number: 20130106569Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for maintaining security and data gathering for a number of vehicles. The systems include a vehicle activity module for each of the vehicles. The vehicle activity module has a wireless transmitter, a storage device, at least one sensor for receiving event information from identification devices, such as RFID cards, keypads, magnetic ID cards, and the like, a releasable key container, and a processor for accessing and analyzing information. The VAMs are wirelessly connected to a computer system. The VAMs control access to the keys, monitor information relating to access, and store and transmit information relating to sales events, non-sales events, and intrusion events. The VAMs are capable of autonomous operation, without the need to access the computer system to verify event information. The VAMs further include signal attenuating mechanisms to facilitate use of “smart keys.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: SENTRILOCK, LLCInventors: Dennis McGinn, Cherukuri Suman
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Publication number: 20130103449Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for measuring and managing the continuous reconditioning cycle-time of used vehicles and similar used electromechanical equipment. The system includes a central computer, having a database for storing vehicle data and vehicle status, that is accessible by any computing device that is connected to the Internet, including smart phones, laptop computers, personal computers and tablet computers. The system also provides management reporting analytics for reconditioning cycle time performance monitoring and bottleneck/problem visibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventors: John Dennis McGinn, Lowell Schneider
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Publication number: 20120326845Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for maintaining security and data gathering for a number of vehicles. The systems include a vehicle activity module for each of the vehicles. The vehicle activity module has a wireless transmitter, a storage device, at least one sensor for receiving event information from identification devices, such as RFID cards, keypads, magnetic ID cards, and the like, a releasable key container, and a processor for accessing and analyzing information. The VAMs are wirelessly connected to a computer system. The VAMs control access to the keys, monitor information relating to access, and to store and transmit information relating to sales events, non-sales events, and intrusion events. The VAMs are capable of autonomous operation, without the need to access the computer system to verify event information. The VAMs further include signal attenuating mechanisms to facilitate use of “smart keys.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: SENTRILOCK, LLCInventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri
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Publication number: 20120019360Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for maintaining security and data gathering for a number of vehicles. The systems include a vehicle activity module for each of the vehicles. The vehicle activity module has a wireless transmitter, a storage device, at least one sensor for receiving event information from identification devices, such as RFID cards, keypads, magnetic ID cards, and the like, a releasable key container, and a processor for accessing and analyzing information. The VAMs are wirelessly connected to a computer system. The VAMs control access to the keys, monitor information relating to access, and store and transmit information relating to sales events, non-sales events, and intrusion events. The VAMs are capable of autonomous operation, without the need to access the computer system to verify event information. The VAMs further include signal attenuating mechanisms to facilitate use of “smart keys.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri
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Patent number: 7949541Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for maintaining security and data gathering for a number of vehicles. The systems include a vehicle activity module for each of the vehicles. The vehicle activity module has a wireless transmitter, a storage device, at least one sensor for receiving event information from identification devices, such as RFID cards, keypads, magnetic ID cards, and the like, a releasable key container, and a processor for accessing and analyzing information. The VAMs are wirelessly connected to a computer system. The VAMs control access to the keys, monitor information relating to access, and store and transmit information relating to sales events, non-sales events, and intrusion events. The VAMs are capable of autonomous operation, without the need to access the computer system to verify event information. The VAMs further include signal attenuating mechanisms to facilitate use of “smart keys.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Performance Analytics, Inc.Inventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri
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Patent number: 7340400Abstract: A system (10) is disclosed for maintaining security and data gathering for a number of vehicles. The system (10) includes a vehicle activity module (12) for each of the vehicles (2), the vehicle activity module (12) including a wireless transmitter (18), at least one ID reader (50), and activity sensors (50,62,70), and a central computer (22) having a database (24) for data storage, the central computer (22) being in wireless communication with each of the vehicle activity modules (12). The system (10) also includes key ID tags (74), which are attached to vehicle keys (16), and personal ID cards (60) which are issued to sales, maintenance and service personnel. Information is read from personal ID cards (60) and key ID tags (74) by the activity sensors (50,62,70) and is transmitted to the central computer (22) for authorization of access and recording of access activity, and for storage and analysis.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2003Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Performance Analytics, Inc.Inventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri
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Publication number: 20070273534Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for maintaining security and data gathering for a number of vehicles. The systems include a vehicle activity module for each of the vehicles. The vehicle activity module has a wireless transmitter, a storage device, at least one sensor for receiving event information from identification devices, such as RFID cards, keypads, magnetic ID cards, and the like, a releasable key container, and a processor for accessing and analyzing information. The VAMs are wirelessly connected to a computer system. The VAMs control access to the keys, monitor information relating to access, and store and transmit information relating to sales events, non-sales events, and intrusion events. The VAMs are capable of autonomous operation, without the need to access the computer system to verify event information. The VAMs further include signal attenuating mechanisms to facilitate use of “smart keys.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri
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Publication number: 20040128159Abstract: A system (10) is disclosed for maintaining security and data gathering for a number of vehicles. The system (10) includes a vehicle activity module (12) for each of the vehicles (2), the vehicle activity module (12) including a wireless transmitter (18), at least one ID reader (50), and activity sensors (50,62,70), and a central computer (22) having a database (24) for data storage, the central computer (22) being in wireless communication with each of the vehicle activity modules (12). The system (10) also includes key ID tags (74), which are attached to vehicle keys (16), and personal ID cards (60) which are issued to sales, maintenance and service personnel. Information is read from personal ID cards (60) and key ID tags (74) by the activity sensors (50,62,70) and is transmitted to the central computer (22) for authorization of access and recording of access activity, and for storage and analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri