Patents by Inventor Eric A. Marks

Eric A. Marks 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).

  • Beacon system
    Patent number: 12135364
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a processor, a transceiver connected to the processor, an integrated circuit connected to the processor, a first proximity sensor configured to provide a first sensor input to the integrated circuit, and a second proximity sensor configured to provide a second sensor input to the integrated circuit. When the integrated circuit determines that the first sensor input represents a first detection event, the processor sets a timer and when the timer expires before the integrated circuit determines that the second sensor input represents a second detection event, the processor sends a message through the transceiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric A. Marks, Keaton F. Van't Hull, Patrick M. Greenwell
  • BEACON SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230112510
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a processor, a transceiver connected to the processor, an integrated circuit connected to the processor, a first proximity sensor configured to provide a first sensor input to the integrated circuit, and a second proximity sensor configured to provide a second sensor input to the integrated circuit. When the integrated circuit determines that the first sensor input represents a first detection event, the processor sets a timer and when the timer expires before the integrated circuit determines that the second sensor input represents a second detection event, the processor sends a message through the transceiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Eric A. Marks, Keaton F. Van't Hull, Patrick M. Greenwell