Patents by Inventor Dennis Workman
Dennis Workman 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: 7783423Abstract: An improved position determination system and method are described. The method includes determining that a failure to generate an acceptable GNSS position fix has occurred. In response to determining that the failure to generate an acceptable GNSS position fix has occurred, terrestrial positioning information is accessed which is derived from at least one broadcast signal. A second position fix based upon the terrestrial positioning information is generated.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventors: Rajiv Kumar Verma, Clifford Chow, Gregory T. Janky, Dennis Workman
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Publication number: 20100149030Abstract: An improved position determination system and method are described. The method includes determining that a failure to generate an acceptable GNSS position fix has occurred. In response to determining that the failure to generate an acceptable GNSS position fix has occurred, terrestrial positioning information is accessed which is derived from at least one broadcast signal. A second position fix based upon the terrestrial positioning information is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2006Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Rajiv Kumar Verma, Clifford Chow, Gregory T. Janky, Dennis Workman
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Patent number: 7627427Abstract: One embodiment in accordance with the invention can include a controller that can be coupled with a position determining component, and a motion detecting component. In one embodiment, the motion detecting component detects motion of a valuable movable item and generates a signal to the controller indicating the motion. The controller, in response to the signal, causes the position determining component to determine the geographic location of the valuable movable item. A determination is made as to whether the geographic location is within a pre-defined zone. In response to the determination, a command can be generated for controlling the valuable movable item.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventors: Mark Nichols, Gregory T. Janky, Dennis Workman
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Patent number: 7453355Abstract: A method and system for controlling an electronic device is described. The method includes programming a device controller with a location and/or time to define a geo-temporal zone according to the location and/or a window of time, and to select a device function that zone. A device state, which includes the current time and the device position, is then monitored. Upon determining that the device state corresponds with the defined geo-temporal zone, the device is controlled to execute the selected function. The function can relate to selectively enabling or disabling some or all of the device capabilities, power management, and others.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2005Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventors: Ami Bergstrom, Gregory T. Janky, Dennis Workman
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Patent number: 7415355Abstract: The present invention is a method and system for controlling an electronic device. In one embodiment, a controller is coupled with a position determining component, and a motion detecting component. In one embodiment, the motion detecting component detects motion of the electronic device and generates a signal to the controller indicating the motion. The controller, in response to the signal, causes the position determining component to determine the geographic location of the electronic device. The geographic location is compared with a pre-defined zone and, in response to the comparing, a command is generated for controlling the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventors: Gregory T. Janky, Dennis Workman, Ami Bergstrom
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Patent number: 7398153Abstract: The present invention is a portable motion-activated position reporting device. In one embodiment, a controller is coupled with an interrogator component, a position determining component, a wireless communications component, and an initiating component. In one embodiment, the initiating component detects motion of the position reporting device and generates a signal to the controller indicating the motion. The controller, in response to the signal, activates the interrogator component and the position reporting device.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventors: Dennis Workman, Jeffery Allen Hamilton
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Patent number: 7313476Abstract: One embodiment in accordance with the invention can include a controller that can be coupled with a position determining component, and a motion detecting component. In one embodiment, the motion detecting component detects motion of a valuable movable item and generates a signal to the controller indicating the motion. The controller, in response to the signal, causes the position determining component to determine the geographic location of the valuable movable item. A determination is made as to whether the geographic location is within a pre-defined zone. In response to the determination, a command can be generated for controlling the valuable movable item.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2004Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventors: Mark Nichols, Gregory T. Janky, Dennis Workman
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Patent number: 7263441Abstract: The present invention is a method and system for controlling an electronic device. In one embodiment, a controller is coupled with a position determining component, and a motion detecting component. In one embodiment, the motion detecting component detects motion of the electronic device and generates a signal to the controller indicating the motion. The controller, in response to the signal, causes the position determining component to determine the geographic location of the electronic device. The geographic location is compared with a pre-defined zone and, in response to the comparing, a command is generated for controlling the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventors: Gregory T. Janky, Dennis Workman, Ami Bergstrom
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Publication number: 20070126623Abstract: A positioning system for tracking the location of a first responder emergency worker. The system includes mobile enabler units and a personnel badge having a ranging transponder. Two enabler units can use two-way ranging signals, a prescribed turn around time and differential altitude for automatically tracking the location of the badge.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2005Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventor: Dennis Workman
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Publication number: 20070124062Abstract: The present invention is a method and system for controlling an electronic device. In one embodiment, a controller is coupled with a position determining component, and a motion detecting component. In one embodiment, the motion detecting component detects motion of the electronic device and generates a signal to the controller indicating the motion. The controller, in response to the signal, causes the position determining component to determine the geographic location of the electronic device. The geographic location is compared with a pre-defined zone and, in response to the comparing, a command is generated for controlling the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2007Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventors: Gregory Janky, Dennis Workman, Ami Bergstrom
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Publication number: 20070111736Abstract: One embodiment in accordance with the invention can include a controller that can be coupled with a position determining component, and a motion detecting component. In one embodiment, the motion detecting component detects motion of a valuable movable item and generates a signal to the controller indicating the motion. The controller, in response to the signal, causes the position determining component to determine the geographic location of the valuable movable item. A determination is made as to whether the geographic location is within a pre-defined zone. In response to the determination, a command can be generated for controlling the valuable movable item.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: Mark Nichols, Gregory Janky, Dennis Workman
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Publication number: 20060224306Abstract: The present invention is a portable motion-activated position reporting device. In one embodiment, a controller is coupled with an interrogator component, a position determining component, a wireless communications component, and an initiating component. In one embodiment, the initiating component detects motion of the position reporting device and generates a signal to the controller indicating the motion. The controller, in response to the signal, activates the interrogator component and the position reporting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2005Publication date: October 5, 2006Inventors: Dennis Workman, Jeffery Hamilton
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Patent number: 7050907Abstract: The present invention is a method and system for controlling an electronic device. In one embodiment, a controller is coupled with a position determining component, and a motion detecting component. In one embodiment, the motion detecting component detects motion of the electronic device and generates a signal to the controller indicating the motion. The controller, in response to the signal, causes the position determining component to determine the geographic location of the electronic device. The geographic location is compared with a pre-defined zone and, in response to the comparing, a command is generated for controlling the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2003Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventors: Gregory T. Janky, Dennis Workman, Ami Bergstrom
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Publication number: 20050246098Abstract: A method and system for controlling an electronic device is described. The method includes programming a device controller with a location and/or time to define a geo-temporal zone according to the location and/or a window of time, and to select a device function that zone. A device state, which includes the current time and the device position, is then monitored. Upon determining that the device state corresponds with the defined geo-temporal zone, the device is controlled to execute the selected function. The function can relate to selectively enabling or disabling some or all of the device capabilities, power management, and others.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Ami Bergstrom, Gregory Janky, Dennis Workman
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Publication number: 20050192741Abstract: One embodiment in accordance with the invention can include a controller that can be coupled with a position determining component, and a motion detecting component. In one embodiment, the motion detecting component detects motion of a valuable movable item and generates a signal to the controller indicating the motion. The controller, in response to the signal, causes the position determining component to determine the geographic location of the valuable movable item. A determination is made as to whether the geographic location is within a pre-defined zone. In response to the determination, a command can be generated for controlling the valuable movable item.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2004Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventors: Mark Nichols, Gregory Janky, Dennis Workman
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Patent number: 6801853Abstract: The present invention is a portable motion-activated position reporting device. In one embodiment, a controller is coupled with a power source, a position determining component, a wireless communications component, and an initiating component. In one embodiment, the initiating component detects motion of the position reporting device and generates a signal to the controller indicating the motion. The controller, in response to the signal, activates the position reporting device.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2002Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignee: Trimble Navigation LimitedInventor: Dennis Workman
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Publication number: 20040034470Abstract: The present invention is a portable motion-activated position reporting device. In one embodiment, a controller is coupled with a power source, a position determining component, a wireless communications component, and an initiating component. In one embodiment, the initiating component detects motion of the position reporting device and generates a signal to the controller indicating the motion. The controller, in response to the signal, activates the position reporting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2002Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventor: Dennis Workman
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Patent number: 5827202Abstract: A guide wire dispenser which is used to introduce a guide wire into the body using one hand. The dispenser utilizes a trigger grip configuration which is arranged in combination with a thumb access platform to provide accurate single-handed control of guide wire delivery to the body. A dual trigger configuration is also disclosed which provides the capability to dispense a guide wire from two different nozzles in a single device.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1997Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Manoucher Miraki, Robert Pecor, Donald E. Bobo, Jr., Ryszard Cieslak, Dennis Workman