Patents by Inventor Duane Maxwell
Duane Maxwell 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: 11932295Abstract: A computer-implemented method comprises: receiving, at a first one of the first electronic devices, a first wireless signal transmitted by a second electronic device attached to a vehicle; transmitting, from the first electronic device, a second wireless signal, wherein the second electronic device determines a location of the vehicle along the transportation pathway according to the second wireless signal; receiving, at the first electronic device, a third wireless signal transmitted by a second electronic device, wherein the third wireless signal identifies the determined location of the vehicle; and transmitting, from the first electronic device, a fourth wireless signal, wherein the fourth wireless signal identifies the determined location of the vehicle, wherein other ones of the first electronic devices wirelessly relay fifth wireless signals along the transportation pathway, wherein the fifth wireless signals identify the determined location of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Piper Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hanczor, Duane Maxwell
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Patent number: 11808864Abstract: In general, one aspect disclosed features a computer-implemented method comprising: determining whether Global Positioning System (GPS) location data are available; responsive to determining the GPS location data are available, causing transmission of a first message in National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format, the first message comprising the GPS location data; and responsive to determining the GPS location data are not available: determining a location based on non-GPS location data, generating a second message in NMEA format, the second message representing the determined location, and transmitting the second message.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Piper Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hanczor, David Garcia, Duane Maxwell
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Patent number: 11767042Abstract: Enhanced transit location systems and methods are provided. A method comprises receiving, into a vehicle radio located on a vehicle traveling along a roadway, signals transmitted by wayside radios located along the roadway; and determining a location of the vehicle along the roadway based on the received signals.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Piper Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hanczor, Duane Maxwell
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Publication number: 20230249725Abstract: A computer-implemented method comprises: receiving, at a first one of the first electronic devices, a first wireless signal transmitted by a second electronic device attached to a vehicle; transmitting, from the first electronic device, a second wireless signal, wherein the second electronic device determines a location of the vehicle along the transportation pathway according to the second wireless signal; receiving, at the first electronic device, a third wireless signal transmitted by a second electronic device, wherein the third wireless signal identifies the determined location of the vehicle; and transmitting, from the first electronic device, a fourth wireless signal, wherein the fourth wireless signal identifies the determined location of the vehicle, wherein other ones of the first electronic devices wirelessly relay fifth wireless signals along the transportation pathway, wherein the fifth wireless signals identify the determined location of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: Piper Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hanczor, Duane Maxwell
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Publication number: 20230245093Abstract: In general, one aspect disclosed features a system, comprising: a hardware processor; and a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium encoded with instructions executable by the hardware processor to perform operations comprising: identifying a seat in which a passenger is seated in a conveyance having multiple seats based on wireless signals exchanged with a device of a passenger; determining a payment status of the ticket of the passenger using the wireless signals; and generating a map of the conveyance indicating the seat in which the passenger is seated and the payment status of the ticket of the passenger.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: Piper Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hanczor, Duane Maxwell
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Patent number: 11697444Abstract: A computer-implemented method comprises: receiving, at a first one of the first electronic devices, a first wireless signal transmitted by a second electronic device attached to a vehicle; transmitting, from the first electronic device, a second wireless signal, wherein the second electronic device determines a location of the vehicle along the transportation pathway according to the second wireless signal; receiving, at the first electronic device, a third wireless signal transmitted by a second electronic device, wherein the third wireless signal identifies the determined location of the vehicle; and transmitting, from the first electronic device, a fourth wireless signal, wherein the fourth wireless signal identifies the determined location of the vehicle, wherein other ones of the first electronic devices wirelessly relay fifth wireless signals along the transportation pathway, wherein the fifth wireless signals identify the determined location of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Piper Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hanczor, Duane Maxwell
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Patent number: 11657381Abstract: In general, one aspect disclosed features a system, comprising: a hardware processor; and a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium encoded with instructions executable by the hardware processor to perform operations comprising: identifying a seat in which a passenger is seated in a conveyance having multiple seats based on wireless signals exchanged with a device of a passenger; determining a payment status of the ticket of the passenger using the wireless signals; and generating a map of the conveyance indicating the seat in which the passenger is seated and the payment status of the ticket of the passenger.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Piper Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hanczor, Duane Maxwell
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Publication number: 20230044110Abstract: Transit location systems and methods using LIDAR are provided. In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving a 3D image captured from a vehicle on a pathway; transforming the 3D image into a first 2D image; and determining a location of the vehicle along the pathway, comprising: comparing the first 2D image to a plurality of second 2D images each captured at a respective known location along the pathway, selecting one or more of the second 2D images based on the comparing, and determining the location of the vehicle along the pathway based on the known location where the selected one or more of the second 2D images was captured. The 3D image may be captured by capturing LIDAR data with a LIDAR unit mounted on the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Applicant: Piper Networks, Inc.Inventors: Duane Maxwell, Robert Hanczor, Shang Yi Huang
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Patent number: 11474252Abstract: Transit location systems and methods using LIDAR are provided. In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving a 3D image captured from a vehicle on a pathway; transforming the 3D image into a first 2D image; and determining a location of the vehicle along the pathway, comprising: comparing the first 2D image to a plurality of second 2D images each captured at a respective known location along the pathway, selecting one or more of the second 2D images based on the comparing, and determining the location of the vehicle along the pathway based on the known location where the selected one or more of the second 2D images was captured. The 3D image may be captured by capturing LIDAR data with a LIDAR unit mounted on the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Piper Networks, Inc.Inventors: Duane Maxwell, Robert Hanczor, Shang Yi Huang
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Publication number: 20220051223Abstract: In general, one aspect disclosed features a system, comprising: a hardware processor; and a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium encoded with instructions executable by the hardware processor to perform operations comprising: identifying a seat in which a passenger is seated in a conveyance having multiple seats based on wireless signals exchanged with a device of a passenger; determining a payment status of the ticket of the passenger using the wireless signals; and generating a map of the conveyance indicating the seat in which the passenger is seated and the payment status of the ticket of the passenger.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Applicant: Piper Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hanczor, Duane Maxwell
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Publication number: 20210405215Abstract: In general, one aspect disclosed features a computer-implemented method comprising: determining whether Global Positioning System (GPS) location data are available; responsive to determining the GPS location data are available, causing transmission of a first message in National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format, the first message comprising the GPS location data; and responsive to determining the GPS location data are not available: determining a location based on non-GPS location data, generating a second message in NMEA format, the second message representing the determined location, and transmitting the second message.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicant: Piper Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hanczor, David Garcia, Duane Maxwell
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Publication number: 20210410141Abstract: In general, one aspect disclosed features an apparatus comprising: an ultra-wideband (UWB) radio configured to transmit a UWB radio signal in a frequency band; a detect circuit configured to monitor the frequency band for the presence of a second radio signal in the frequency band; and a controller configured to cause the UWB radio to transmit the UWB signal responsive to the detect circuit detecting the presence of the second radio signal in the frequency band.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicant: Piper Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hanczor, Duane Maxwell, Sai Kwok
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Publication number: 20210149055Abstract: Transit location systems and methods using LIDAR are provided. In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving a 3D image captured from a vehicle on a pathway; transforming the 3D image into a first 2D image; and determining a location of the vehicle along the pathway, comprising: comparing the first 2D image to a plurality of second 2D images each captured at a respective known location along the pathway, selecting one or more of the second 2D images based on the comparing, and determining the location of the vehicle along the pathway based on the known location where the selected one or more of the second 2D images was captured. The 3D image may be captured by capturing LIDAR data with a LIDAR unit mounted on the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Piper Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hanczor, Duane Maxwell, Shang Yi Huang
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Publication number: 20210070332Abstract: Enhanced transit location systems and methods are provided. A method comprises receiving, into a vehicle radio located on a vehicle traveling along a roadway, signals transmitted by wayside radios located along the roadway; and determining a location of the vehicle along the roadway based on the received signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: Piper Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hanczor, Duane Maxwell
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Publication number: 20210061326Abstract: A computer-implemented method comprises: receiving, at a first one of the first electronic devices, a first wireless signal transmitted by a second electronic device attached to a vehicle; transmitting, from the first electronic device, a second wireless signal, wherein the second electronic device determines a location of the vehicle along the transportation pathway according to the second wireless signal; receiving, at the first electronic device, a third wireless signal transmitted by a second electronic device, wherein the third wireless signal identifies the determined location of the vehicle; and transmitting, from the first electronic device, a fourth wireless signal, wherein the fourth wireless signal identifies the determined location of the vehicle, wherein other ones of the first electronic devices wirelessly relay fifth wireless signals along the transportation pathway, wherein the fifth wireless signals identify the determined location of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Applicant: Piper Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hanczor, Duane Maxwell
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Patent number: 9081756Abstract: A method and apparatus for populating a form with data is described. In one embodiment of the invention, a form is displayed to the user via the target application. Each form has one or more data receptacles. The data receptacles of a form are filled with data when the user executes a data population command. The form completion program executes the data population command when a graphical representation of a particular data set is placed over the form. Each data set is stored in an encrypted manner and is accessible to users who enter the appropriate information into an authentication mechanism. To populate a form with data the form completion program obtains an image of the form and then searches for a template file that resembles the form image to within a certain threshold. The template files are typically stored on the computer hosting the target application in a template directory that is arranged according to a predefined structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2011Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Duane Maxwell, William Von Reis, Geoffrey D. Scott
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Publication number: 20110219293Abstract: A method and apparatus for populating a form with data is described. In one embodiment of the invention, a form is displayed to the user via the target application. Each form has one or more data receptacles. The data receptacles of a form are filled with data when the user executes a data population command. The form completion program executes the data population command when a graphical representation of a particular data set is placed over the form. Each data set is stored in an encrypted manner and is accessible to users who enter the appropriate information into an authentication mechanism. To populate a form with data the form completion program obtains an image of the form and then searches for a template file that resembles the form image to within a certain threshold. The template files are typically stored on the computer hosting the target application in a template directory that is arranged according to a predefined structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Duane MAXWELL, William Von REIS, Geoffrey D. SCOTT
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Patent number: 7962845Abstract: A method and apparatus for populating a form with data is described. In one embodiment of the invention, a form is displayed to the user via the target application. Each form has one or more data receptacles. The data receptacles of a form are filled with data when the user executes a data population command. The form completion program executes the data population command when a graphical representation of a particular data set is placed over the form. Each data set is stored in an encrypted manner and is accessible to users who enter the appropriate information into an authentication mechanism. To populate a form with data the form completion program obtains an image of the form and then searches for a template file that resembles the form image to within a certain threshold. The template files are typically stored on the computer hosting the target application in a template directory that is arranged according to a predefined structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: AOL Inc.Inventors: Duane Maxwell, William Von Reis, Geoffrey D. Scott
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Publication number: 20080068519Abstract: A portable information device including a frame structure is disclosed herein. The device includes communications circuitry and a core electronics unit supported by the frame structure. The core electronics unit includes memory in which are stored instructions for one or more computer programs received by the communications circuitry and executed by a processor. A user interface in electrical communication with the core electronics unit is disposed to receive user instructions pertinent to execution of the one or more computer programs. The device also includes a flexible housing attached to the frame structure, the flexible housing at least partially defining a compartment containing the core electronics unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Steven Adler, Joseph Grand, Andrew Huang, Duane Maxwell, Kenneth Steele, Stephen Tomlin
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Publication number: 20080052348Abstract: A method for facilitating sharing of widget programs among a plurality of personal electronic devices is disclosed. The method includes establishing a database of the widget programs capable of being executed by the plurality of personal electronic devices. The method further includes receiving, over a communication network, a widget forwarding request from at least one of the plurality of personal electronic devices. An instance of a selected one of the widget programs is then transmitted, in response to the widget forwarding request, to another of the plurality of personal electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Steven Adler, Joseph Grand, Andrew Huang, Duane Maxwell, Kenneth Steele, Stephen Tomlin