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).

  • Patent number: 10030418
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: SentriLock, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri
  • Publication number: 20170241165
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: SentriLock, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri
  • Patent number: 9208456
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: SentriLock, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis McGinn, Cherukuri Suman
  • Patent number: 8606589
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: SentriLock, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri
  • Publication number: 20130106572
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: SENTRILOCK, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis McGinn, Cherukuri Suman
  • Publication number: 20130106569
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: SENTRILOCK, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis McGinn, Cherukuri Suman
  • Publication number: 20130103449
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: John Dennis McGinn, Lowell Schneider
  • Publication number: 20120326845
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: SENTRILOCK, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri
  • Publication number: 20120019360
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri
  • Patent number: 7949541
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Performance Analytics, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri
  • Patent number: 7340400
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Performance Analytics, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri
  • Publication number: 20070273534
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri
  • Publication number: 20040128159
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Dennis McGinn, Suman Cherukuri