Patents by Inventor Frank Burns
Frank Burns 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: 11868585Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to resource monitoring and resource consumption analytics. Resource usage is tracked through a gateway device monitoring resources using remote input sensors, and usage data is transmitted to a central processing unit whereby the data is interpreted and compared with usage over time and site conditions such as weather. For example, incoming usage data is compared with resource signatures in a signature library representing an ideal usage or historical usage for given site condition. This data is interpreted into simple command displays with alerts, alarms, thereby reporting and alerting to an end-user via multiple delivery mechanisms, of potential sources of resource waste or loss. Further, the alerts or alarms can include easily interpreted recommendations to allow a non-skilled worker to take corrective procedures to maximize efficient use of the consumable resources.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: APANA Inc.Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Tom Remmers, Matt Maher Peterson
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Publication number: 20230421198Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Patent number: 11595076Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: APANA Inc.Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Publication number: 20220137790Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to resource monitoring and resource consumption analytics. Resource usage is tracked through a gateway device monitoring resources using remote input sensors, and usage data is transmitted to a central processing unit whereby the data is interpreted and compared with usage over time and site conditions such as weather. For example, incoming usage data is compared with resource signatures in a signature library representing an ideal usage or historical usage for given site condition. This data is interpreted into simple command displays with alerts, alarms, thereby reporting and alerting to an end-user via multiple delivery mechanisms, of potential sources of resource waste or loss. Further, the alerts or alarms can include easily interpreted recommendations to allow a non-skilled worker to take corrective procedures to maximize efficient use of the consumable resources.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Tom Remmers, Matt Maher Peterson
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Publication number: 20210391888Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Patent number: 11169657Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to resource monitoring and resource consumption analytics. Resource usage is tracked through a gateway device monitoring resources using remote input sensors, and usage data is transmitted to a central processing unit whereby the data is interpreted and compared with usage over time and site conditions such as weather. For example, incoming usage data is compared with resource signatures in a signature library representing an ideal usage or historical usage for given site condition. This data is interpreted into simple command displays with alerts, alarms, thereby reporting and alerting to an end-user via multiple delivery mechanisms, of potential sources of resource waste or loss. Further, the alerts or alarms can include easily interpreted recommendations to allow a non-skilled worker to take corrective procedures to maximize efficient use of the consumable resources.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: APANA Inc.Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Tom Remmers, Matt Maher Peterson
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Patent number: 11025291Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: APANA Inc.Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Publication number: 20200228156Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Publication number: 20200057547Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to resource monitoring and resource consumption analytics. Resource usage is tracked through a gateway device monitoring resources using remote input sensors, and usage data is transmitted to a central processing unit whereby the data is interpreted and compared with usage over time and site conditions such as weather. For example, incoming usage data is compared with resource signatures in a signature library representing an ideal usage or historical usage for given site condition. This data is interpreted into simple command displays with alerts, alarms, thereby reporting and alerting to an end-user via multiple delivery mechanisms, of potential sources of resource waste or loss. Further, the alerts or alarms can include easily interpreted recommendations to allow a non-skilled worker to take corrective procedures to maximize efficient use of the consumable resources.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Applicant: APANA INC.Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Tom Remmers, Matt Maher Peterson
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Patent number: 10564802Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to graphical user interfaces presenting resource consumption analytics. Resource usage is provided in a graphical user interface indicating current resource consumption and/or historical resource consumption. Weather data and a cumulative running total can be provided along with the resource consumption data to clearly provide a deep understanding of resource usage and operating conditions. Further, resource consumption information from multiple monitoring locations may be juxtaposed and/or presented simultaneously to provide an indication of outlying usage consumption among similarly situated monitoring locations. The graphical user interfaces may be provided with alerts, alarms, thereby reporting and alerting to an end-user via multiple delivery mechanisms, of potential sources of resource waste or loss.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2015Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: APANA Inc.Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Tom Remmers, Matt Maher Peterson
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Patent number: 10536185Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: APANA Inc.Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Patent number: 10402044Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to resource monitoring and resource consumption analytics. Resource usage is tracked through a gateway device monitoring resources using remote input sensors, and usage data is transmitted to a central processing unit whereby the data is interpreted and compared with usage over time and site conditions such as weather. For example, incoming usage data is compared with resource signatures in a signature library representing an ideal usage or historical usage for given site condition. This data is interpreted into simple command displays with alerts, alarms, thereby reporting and alerting to an end-user via multiple delivery mechanisms, of potential sources of resource waste or loss. Further, the alerts or alarms can include easily interpreted recommendations to allow a non-skilled worker to take corrective procedures to maximize efficient use of the consumable resources.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2015Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: APANA Inc.Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Tom Remmers, Matt Maher Peterson
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Patent number: 10284251Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: APANA Inc.Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Publication number: 20180294833Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Publication number: 20180287657Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Patent number: 9929771Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2017Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: APANA Inc.Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Patent number: 9929772Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2017Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: APANA Inc.Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey, Thomas Remmers
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Publication number: 20170230907Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey
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Publication number: 20170230074Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Matthew Maher Peterson, Canyon Daniel Peckham, Valentin Siderskiy, David Royce Humphrey
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Publication number: 20160116303Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to resource monitoring and resource consumption analytics. Resource usage is tracked through a gateway device monitoring resources using remote input sensors, and usage data is transmitted to a central processing unit whereby the data is interpreted and compared with usage over time and site conditions such as weather. For example, incoming usage data is compared with resource signatures in a signature library representing an ideal usage or historical usage for given site condition. This data is interpreted into simple command displays with alerts, alarms, thereby reporting and alerting to an end-user via multiple delivery mechanisms, of potential sources of resource waste or loss. Further, the alerts or alarms can include easily interpreted recommendations to allow a non-skilled worker to take corrective procedures to maximize efficient use of the consumable resources.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Matthew W. Rose, Frank Burns, Tom Remmers, Matt Maher Peterson