Patents by Inventor Frederick T. Blumer

Frederick T. Blumer 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: 11269326
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for detecting human intervention over a driving operation of a vehicle that can be operated in a semi-autonomous or an autonomous mode or at least partially in a manual mode. In any one or more aspects, the systems and methods can determine a time period or distance traveled by the vehicle during the intervention of the operation of the vehicle as compared to a time period or distance traveled by the vehicle when operating in the semi-autonomous or autonomous mode, which if desired can be used to determine risk for insurance underwriting of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: MILE AUTO, INC.
    Inventors: Frederick T. Blumer, Joseph R. Fuller
  • Publication number: 20190278271
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for detecting human intervention over a driving operation of a vehicle that can be operated in a semi-autonomous or an autonomous mode or at least partially in a manual mode. In any one or more aspects, the systems and methods can determine a time period or distance traveled by the vehicle during the intervention of the operation of the vehicle as compared to a time period or distance traveled by the vehicle when operating in the semi-autonomous or autonomous mode, which if desired can be used to determine risk for insurance underwriting of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Frederick T. BLUMER, Joseph R. FULLER
  • Patent number: 9916705
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a data aggregation application. Operational data and image data may be captured from a client device. Odometer readings can be extracted from the image data. The operational data and image data can be verified by comparing an instrument panel depicted in the image data to a known instrument panel depiction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Vehcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick T. Blumer, Joseph R. Fuller
  • Patent number: 9747729
    Abstract: Provided are methods, systems, and apparatuses for aftermarket telematics. In one aspect, provided is an apparatus comprising a telematics control unit configured for consumer installation, consumer use, and the like. The apparatus can be installed in a vehicle. In another aspect, provided are systems and methods for operation of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Verizon Telematics Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Berkobin, Frederick T. Blumer
  • Patent number: 9710977
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a data aggregation application. Operational data and image data may be captured from a client device. Odometer readings can be extracted from the image data. The operational data and image data can be verified by comparing an instrument panel depicted in the image data to a known instrument panel depiction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Vehcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick T. Blumer, Joseph R. Fuller
  • Publication number: 20170109948
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a data aggregation application. Operational data and image data may be captured from a client device. Odometer readings can be extracted from the image data. The operational data and image data can be verified by comparing an instrument panel depicted in the image data to a known instrument panel depiction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick T. Blumer, Joseph R. Fuller
  • Publication number: 20170109949
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a data aggregation application. Operational data and image data may be captured from a client device. Odometer readings can be extracted from the image data. The operational data and image data can be verified by comparing an instrument panel depicted in the image data to a known instrument panel depiction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick T. Blumer, Joseph R. Fuller
  • Patent number: 9530064
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a data aggregation application. Operational data and image data may be captured from a client device. Odometer readings can be extracted from the image data. The operational data and image data can be verified by comparing an instrument panel depicted in the image data to a known instrument panel depiction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Vehcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick T. Blumer, Joseph R. Fuller
  • Publication number: 20160055386
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a data aggregation application. Operational data and image data may be captured from a client device. Odometer readings can be extracted from the image data. The operational data and image data can be verified by comparing an instrument panel depicted in the image data to a known instrument panel depiction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Frederick T. Blumer, Joseph R. Fuller
  • Patent number: 9183441
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a data aggregation application. Operational data and image data may be captured from a client device. Odometer readings can be extracted from the image data. The operational data and image data can be verified by comparing an instrument panel depicted in the image data to a known instrument panel depiction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Vehcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick T. Blumer, Joseph R. Fuller
  • Patent number: 9170982
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a fingerprinting application. Data and optionally additional metadata for an operational automobile are captured by an application executed on a mobile device inside the automobile. An fingerprinting application matches the data to known data profiles to confirm the identity or type of the automobile. Diagnostics of the automobile can be determined by variations in the data with respect to a defined standard. The data can include one or more of audio data, accelerometer data, vibration, data and orientation data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Vehcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick T. Blumer, Joseph R. Fuller
  • Publication number: 20140278837
    Abstract: A software method controlling a computer device compares operational performance data collected and stored from a vehicle to a predetermined criterion and determines, based on the comparison, whether to adjust a baseline charge for usage of a vehicle during the period. The software may compare data corresponding to one, or more, different parameters to determine the charge adjustment, the parameters including average MPG, engine revolutions, revolution-minutes, or fuel used during the period. The software method may use average values for MPG for the particular vehicle obtained prepared by a governmental agency. The method may also use criterion derived from governmental information. Or, the criterion may be a predetermined value based on a business consideration, such as number of engine revolutions corresponding to a given number of miles traveled. If the vehicle's engine turns more than the predetermined number during a period, the charge corresponding to use during period is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Frederick T. Blumer, Eric C. Berkobin, Randy Holmes
  • Publication number: 20130345896
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a data aggregation application. Operational data and image data may be captured from a client device. Odometer readings can be extracted from the image data. The operational data and image data can be verified by comparing an instrument panel depicted in the image data to a known instrument panel depiction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: VEHCON, INC.
    Inventors: Frederick T. Blumer, Joseph R. Fuller
  • Patent number: 8423239
    Abstract: A software method controlling a computer device compares operational performance data collected and stored from a vehicle to a predetermined criterion and determines, based on the comparison, whether to adjust a baseline charge for usage of a vehicle during the period. The software may compare data corresponding to one, or more, different parameters to determine the charge adjustment, the parameters including average MPG, engine revolutions, revolution-minutes, or fuel used during the period. The software method may use average values for MPG for the particular vehicle obtained prepared by a governmental agency. The method may also use criterion derived from governmental information. Or, the criterion may be a predetermined value based on a business consideration, such as number of engine revolutions corresponding to a given number of miles traveled. If the vehicle's engine turns more than the predetermined number during a period, the charge corresponding to use during period is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: HTI IP, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Frederick T. Blumer, Eric C. Berkobin, Randy Holmes
  • Publication number: 20110125363
    Abstract: A software method controlling a computer device compares operational performance data collected and stored from a vehicle to a predetermined criterion and determines, based on the comparison, whether to adjust a baseline charge for usage of a vehicle during the period. The software may compare data corresponding to one, or more, different parameters to determine the charge adjustment, the parameters including average MPG, engine revolutions, revolution-minutes, or fuel used during the period. The software method may use average values for MPG for the particular vehicle obtained prepared by a governmental agency. The method may also use criterion derived from governmental information. Or, the criterion may be a predetermined value based on a business consideration, such as number of engine revolutions corresponding to a given number of miles traveled. If the vehicle's engine turns more than the predetermined number during a period, the charge corresponding to use during period is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Frederick T. Blumer, Eric C. Berkobin, Randy Holmes
  • Publication number: 20090024525
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems related to electronic purchase transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Frederick T. Blumer, Eric C. Berkobin
  • Publication number: 20080319665
    Abstract: Provided are methods, systems, and apparatuses for aftermarket telematics. In one aspect, provided is an apparatus comprising a telematics control unit configured for consumer installation, consumer use, and the like. The apparatus can be installed in a vehicle. In another aspect, provided are systems and methods for operation of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Eric Berkobin, Frederick T. Blumer