Patents by Inventor Harri Piltonen
Harri Piltonen 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: 10154651Abstract: A system and apparatus to track and control an animal is described, including a tracking unit to track the animal, and a stimulus unit to provide a stimulus to the animal, wherein the tracking unit and stimulus unit are configured to be coupled together. The stimulus unit is entirely a slave device to the tracking unit and has no independent smart circuitry, no independent power supply and no antennae. Accordingly, the stimulation unit is dependent upon the tracking unit for operation, power and for communication to and from a remote hand held control device.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2014Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: RADIO SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Brent Goetzl, Harri Piltonen, Jason Edwards, Kevin Zinn, Kenneth Wacasey
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Publication number: 20150040839Abstract: A system and apparatus to track and control an animal is described, including a tracking unit to track the animal, and a stimulus unit to provide a stimulus to the animal, wherein the tracking unit and stimulus unit are configured to be coupled together. The stimulus unit is entirely a slave device to the tracking unit and has no independent smart circuitry, no independent power supply and no antennae. Accordingly, the stimulation unit is dependent upon the tracking unit for operation, power and for communication to and from a remote hand held control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Brent Goetzl, Harri Piltonen, Jason Edwards, Kevin Zinn, Kenneth Wacasey
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Patent number: 8456296Abstract: The invention relates to a method for measuring and indicating a true direction of a tracked object. The invention also relates to an apparatus and a tracking system utilizing the method. The invention also relates to a direction determination circuitry and to a computer readable storage medium comprising computer readable code, which is utilized in the direction determination circuitry. In the method a radio-bearing device shows all the time on a display true directions wherefrom a radio-bearing have been taken. The direction of the maximum signal strength measurement is highlighted on the display.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Harri Piltonen, Mikko Tuunanen
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Patent number: 8155871Abstract: The invention relates to a location method, a locating device, a locating arrangement and a computer program for tracking an object, such as a dog. The method utilises GPS locating, the event time of which may be controlled by the user. In addition, the user may define a data transmission network via which location data are primarily communicated to the tracker's device. By means of the frequency of measurements and the data transmission network used, the power consumption of the locating device of the object being tracked is minimised.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2006Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Tracker OyInventors: Hannu Lohi, Samuli Vanhala, Harri Piltonen
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Publication number: 20110018708Abstract: The invention relates to a method for measuring and indicating a true direction of a tracked object. The invention also relates to an apparatus and a tracking system utilizing the method. The invention also relates to a direction determination circuitry and to a computer readable storage medium comprising computer readable code, which is utilized in the direction determination circuitry. In the method a radio-bearing device shows all the time on a display true directions wherefrom a radio-bearing have been taken. The direction of the maximum signal strength measurement is highlighted on the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: TRACKER OYInventors: Harri PILTONEN, Mikko TUUNANEN
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Publication number: 20090064561Abstract: The memory indicia system allows to make a distinctive alignment range on an optical scope of a firearm. The system comprises a basic indicia indicator, which is to be attached to the alignment turret of an optical scope, and one or more additional indicia components to be attached on the basic indicia indicator. Both the basic indicia indicator and additional indicia component have at least a range value indicating the alignment distance, an alignment mark, and a cartridge code as indication of the type of cartridge used. The basic indicia indicator and the additional indicia component are film-like components the one side of which has a film adhesive covered by a removable protective film. The components are attached to the rim of the optical scope's alignment turret after the firearm has been aligned. The memory indicia system also comprises a separate cartridge item indicator to be attached to a cartridge box.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventor: Harri PILTONEN
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Publication number: 20090043501Abstract: The invention relates to a location method, a locating device, a locating arrangement and a computer program for tracking an object, such as a dog. The method utilises GPS locating, the event time of which may be controlled by the user. In addition, the user may define a data transmission network via which location data are primarily communicated to the tracker's device. By means of the frequency of measurements and the data transmission network used, the power consumption of the locating device of the object being tracked is minimised.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2006Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: TRACKER OYInventors: Hannu Lohi, Samuli Vanhala, Harri Piltonen
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Publication number: 20080163057Abstract: More than one object to be positioned can be set simultaneously in mobile satellite positioning devices, and these objects can be either fixed coordinate points or moving objects. The objects are shown as graphical symbols on the display of the positioning device. Positioning devices can be set in a map display mode, in which there is a map base depicting the area to be positioned visible on the display, or in an arrow display mode, in which there is a compass circle and a direction arrow pointing to the active object to be positioned visible on the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: TRACKER OYInventors: Hannu Lohi, Samuli Vanhala, Harri Piltonen
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Patent number: 7183988Abstract: A directional antenna mechanism of a mobile radio tracking receiver, includes four antenna elements pivotably fastened to the body of the receiver. In use, the elements are turned to an operating position, in which they are pointed away from the body. After use, the elements can be turned to a transport position, in which they are placed inside the body in the direction of its longitudinal axis. At least two elements are connected to each other by a mechanism such that moving the first antenna element to the operating transport position also causes the second antenna element to move to the same position simultaneously. The mechanism includes a movable transmission rod inside the body, with toothings and toothed discs fastened to the ends of the elements, contacting the toothings. The rod is moved either manually by a lever fastened to the rod or by an actuator arranged inside the body.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2005Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Tracker OYInventor: Harri Piltonen
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Publication number: 20060022818Abstract: In a tracking system especially for persons suffering from a memory disorder, each tracked person is fitted with a portable personal monitoring unit containing a receiver component and a transmitter component connected by radio to an alarm unit. The monitoring unit send messages to the alarm unit. The alarm unit sends the messages onward to a monitoring room. In a low-current standby state, only the receiver component operates. In an operating state, the transmitter component also operates. The monitoring unit is in the operating state when the monitored person has exited from the operating area, and otherwise in the standby state. The monitoring device enters the standby state or operating state automatically by means of activating and deactivating units situated along passageways leading to the operating area, operating by inductive data transmission. The system also includes a locating unit for locating a monitoring unit in the operating state.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2005Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventor: Harri Piltonen
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Publication number: 20050184918Abstract: A directional antenna mechanism of a mobile radio tracking receiver, includes four antenna elements pivotably fastened to the body of the receiver. In use, the elements are turned to an operating position, in which they are pointed away from the body. After use, the elements can be turned to a transport position, in which they are placed inside the body in the direction of its longitudinal axis. At least two elements are connected to each other by a mechanism such that moving the first antenna element to the operating transport position also causes the second antenna element to move to the same position simultaneously. The mechanism includes a movable transmission rod inside the body, with toothings and toothed discs fastened to the ends of the elements, contacting the toothings. The rod is moved either manually by a lever fastened to the rod or by an actuator arranged inside the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2005Publication date: August 25, 2005Inventor: Harri Piltonen
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Patent number: D612838Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Tracker Inc.Inventors: Harri Piltonen, Mikko Tuunanen, Sami Littow
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Patent number: D617767Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2009Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Tracker Inc.Inventors: Harri Piltonen, Mikko Tuunanen, Sami Littow
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Patent number: D659304Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Kari Vatka, Mikko Tuunanen, Sami Littow, Harri Piltonen
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Patent number: D736486Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Brent Goetzl, Kevin Zinn, Aaron Russell, Darrell Douglas, Harri Piltonen