Patents by Inventor Hob Hairston

Hob Hairston 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: 11940961
    Abstract: Data characterizing wireless emissions of a mobile device of a fuel dispenser user can be received. An identity-less parameter associated with the mobile device of the fuel dispenser user can be determined from the received data. A determination of whether the identity-less parameter is associated with a database record characterizing a profile and stored in a profile database can be made. The determination of whether the identity-less parameter is associated with the database record can be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventors: Henry Fieglein, Hob Hairston, Rohith Chinnaswamy
  • Publication number: 20240029733
    Abstract: A method of controlling a fuel pump includes receiving a first set of data characterizing an audible activation word including a first voice pattern. Control of the fuel pump is authorized in response to the first voice pattern matching a stored voice pattern within a database. A second set of data characterizing an audible command word is received, where the audible command word includes a second voice pattern. The fuel pump is controlled based on the audible command word in response to the second voice pattern matching the stored voice pattern within the database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: David Gindler, Hob Hairston, Henry Fieglein, Lukasz Cisek
  • Patent number: 11810349
    Abstract: In one aspect, data characterizing a video feed acquired by a camera oriented toward and including a field of view of a forecourt of a fueling station can be received. The video feed can be monitored for hazards, and the monitoring of the video feed can include performing automatic hazard detection on the video feed using at least one predictive model that predicts a presence of a hazard within the forecourt of the fueling station. A command can be transmitted in response to the detecting of the presence of the hazard within the forecourt of the fueling station. Related apparatus, systems, methods, techniques, and articles are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventors: Henry Fieglein, Kalpit Singh, Rohith Chinnaswamy, Hob Hairston
  • Patent number: 11792472
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for schedule-based uninterrupted buffering and streaming. In an embodiment, at least one first media file can be received by a streaming server. The streaming server can create a first media file playlist including the at least one first media file. A schedule defining a first desired output time at which a client is to output the first media file playlist can be received by the streaming server. A schedule-based streaming buffer can be generated by the streaming server. The schedule-based streaming buffer can store the first media file playlist prior to the first desired output time. The schedule-based streaming buffer can be provided to the client by the streaming server such that the client can output the first media file playlist at the first desired output time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventors: Kalpit Singh, Hob Hairston, Henry Fieglein
  • Publication number: 20230315831
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method includes establishing a first communication channel between a first computing device associated with a fuel dispenser user and a second computing device configured within a fuel dispenser. The method can further include receiving, by the second computing device, first data characterizing a first authorization of the fuel dispenser user of a fuel dispenser. The method also includes determining, by the second computing device, a second authorization of the fuel dispenser user based on the first data. The method further includes controlling, by the second computing device and based on the second authorization, operation of the fuel dispenser to dispense fuel. The method also includes providing, by the second computing device via the first communication channel, second data characterizing the operation of the fuel dispenser to the first computing device. Related apparatus, systems, and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Hob Hairston, Anil Kumar Peddireddy, Dinesh Kumar, Aneesh Maria Stephen
  • Patent number: 11694683
    Abstract: A method of controlling a fuel pump includes receiving a first set of data characterizing an audible activation word including a first voice pattern. Control of the fuel pump is authorized in response to the first voice pattern matching a stored voice pattern within a database. A second set of data characterizing an audible command word is received, where the audible command word includes a second voice pattern. The fuel pump is controlled based on the audible command word in response to the second voice pattern matching the stored voice pattern within the database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventors: David Gindler, Hob Hairston, Henry Fieglein, Lukasz Cisek
  • Patent number: 11640623
    Abstract: A first data packet can be received from an origination terminal at a remote server operatively coupled to the origination terminal and an end user terminal. The first data packet can have a plurality of offers and image or video data acquired by an image/video sensor. The image or video data can be processed by the remote server using an image processing algorithm to estimate a current idle time associated with the origination terminal. One or more aspects of the plurality of offers can be controlled by the remote server based on the current idle time. A second data packet including the plurality of offers can be transmitted to the end user terminal by the remote server. A selection of a preferred offer of the plurality of offers can be received from the end user terminal at the remote server. The preferred offer can be provided to the origination terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventors: Sangamesh Gundappa, Anand Krishna, Raghav Verma, Shubhankar Sundriyal, Om Prakash Gupta, Hob Hairston, Henry Fieglein
  • Publication number: 20230103400
    Abstract: System configuration data characterizing a configuration of a fueling station system that includes a fueling station controller and an electronic fueling station component, each located at a fueling station, can be received. Component configuration data characterizing a configuration of the electronic fueling station component can be received. A query can be determined based on the received component configuration data and the received system configuration data. The query can be provided to a remote database, and the remote database can be configured to determine, based on the received query, operation data characterizing data required to operate the fueling station system. The operation data can be received from the remote database. The fueling station controller and the electronic fueling station component can be configured to operate based on the received operation data and the received system configuration data. Related apparatus, systems, methods, techniques, and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Hob Hairston, Henry Fieglein, Patrick Keene, Tushar Patil, Dinesh Kumar
  • Publication number: 20220343267
    Abstract: In one aspect, first data characterizing an attribute of a fuel dispenser user interacting with a fuel dispenser can be received. A first product that is associated with the fuel dispenser user can be determined based on the received first data. Second data characterizing a first location at a fueling station can be received. Third data that characterizes whether the first product is stored at the first location can be determined based on the determined first product and the received second data. A first command can be determined based on the determined third data. The command can be transmitted. Related apparatus, systems, methods, techniques, and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventor: Hob Hairston
  • Publication number: 20220309544
    Abstract: In an aspect, a cloud-based server can establish a communications channel with a merchant device over a computer network. The cloud-based server can receive product information characterizing a product from the merchant device via the communications channel. The product information can include at least one measurement characterizing the product acquired in real-time by at least one sensor communicatively coupled to the merchant device. The cloud-based server can calculate a remaining life of the product based on the product information received from the merchant device. The cloud-based server can calculate a real-time price of the product based on a plurality of factors including the calculated remaining life of the product. The cloud-based server can transmit a promotion to purchase the product at a discount to a first client device in response to determining that the remaining life of the product is less than a predefined threshold, the discount calculated based upon the real-time price of the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Kalpit Singh, Hob Hairston, Henry Fieglein
  • Patent number: 11392994
    Abstract: In an aspect, a cloud-based server can establish a communications channel with a merchant device over a computer network. The cloud-based server can receive product information characterizing a product from the merchant device via the communications channel. The product information can include at least one measurement characterizing the product acquired in real-time by at least one sensor communicatively coupled to the merchant device. The cloud-based server can calculate a remaining life of the product based on the product information received from the merchant device. The cloud-based server can calculate a real-time price of the product based on a plurality of factors including the calculated remaining life of the product. The cloud-based server can transmit a promotion to purchase the product at a discount to a first client device in response to determining that the remaining life of the product is less than a predefined threshold, the discount calculated based upon the real-time price of the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventors: Kalpit Singh, Hob Hairston, Henry Fieglein
  • Publication number: 20220138165
    Abstract: Data characterizing wireless emissions of a mobile device of a fuel dispenser user can be received. An identity-less parameter associated with the mobile device of the fuel dispenser user can be determined from the received data. A determination of whether the identity-less parameter is associated with a database record characterizing a profile and stored in a profile database can be made. The determination of whether the identity-less parameter is associated with the database record can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Henry Fieglein, Hob Hairston, Rohith Chinnaswamy
  • Publication number: 20220122598
    Abstract: A method of controlling a fuel pump includes receiving a first set of data characterizing an audible activation word including a first voice pattern. Control of the fuel pump is authorized in response to the first voice pattern matching a stored voice pattern within a database. A second set of data characterizing an audible command word is received, where the audible command word includes a second voice pattern. The fuel pump is controlled based on the audible command word in response to the second voice pattern matching the stored voice pattern within the database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: David Gindler, Hob Hairston, Henry Fieglein, Lukasz Cisek
  • Publication number: 20210375087
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for associating vehicle identification information with other visually captured information are provided. In general, a system can include a processor configured to receive an image from a camera located at a fueling station. The processor can be configured to apply an algorithm to extract various features from the image, such as a vehicle that is present in the image, facial features of a driver and/or a passenger of the vehicle, or a license plate of the vehicle. The features can be used by the processor to determine information from the features, such as the identity of the driver, the make/model of the vehicle, or an owner of the vehicle. The processor can then, based on the determined information, be configured to take a variety of actions and thereby reduce the likelihood of possible future losses associated with the vehicles or individuals present in the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Henry Fieglein, Kalpit Singh, Rohith Chinnaswamy, Hob Hairston
  • Publication number: 20210374413
    Abstract: In one aspect, data characterizing a video feed acquired by a camera oriented toward and including a field of view of a forecourt of a fueling station can be received. The video feed can be monitored for hazards, and the monitoring of the video feed can include performing automatic hazard detection on the video feed using at least one predictive model that predicts a presence of a hazard within the forecourt of the fueling station. A command can be transmitted in response to the detecting of the presence of the hazard within the forecourt of the fueling station. Related apparatus, systems, methods, techniques, and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Henry Fieglein, Kalpit Singh, Rohith Chinnaswamy, Hob Hairston
  • Publication number: 20210081992
    Abstract: A first data packet can be received from an origination terminal at a remote server operatively coupled to the origination terminal and an end user terminal. The first data packet can have a plurality of offers and image or video data acquired by an image/video sensor. The image or video data can be processed by the remote server using an image processing algorithm to estimate a current idle time associated with the origination terminal. One or more aspects of the plurality of offers can be controlled by the remote server based on the current idle time. A second data packet including the plurality of offers can be transmitted to the end user terminal by the remote server. A selection of a preferred offer of the plurality of offers can be received from the end user terminal at the remote server. The preferred offer can be provided to the origination terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Sangamesh Gundappa, Anand Krishna, Raghav Verma, Shubhankar Sundriyal, Om Prakash Gupta, Hob Hairston, Henry Fieglein
  • Publication number: 20210081999
    Abstract: In an aspect, a cloud-based server can establish a communications channel with a merchant device over a computer network. The cloud-based server can receive product information characterizing a product from the merchant device via the communications channel. The product information can include at least one measurement characterizing the product acquired in real-time by at least one sensor communicatively coupled to the merchant device. The cloud-based server can calculate a remaining life of the product based on the product information received from the merchant device. The cloud-based server can calculate a real-time price of the product based on a plurality of factors including the calculated remaining life of the product. The cloud-based server can transmit a promotion to purchase the product at a discount to a first client device in response to determining that the remaining life of the product is less than a predefined threshold, the discount calculated based upon the real-time price of the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Kalpit Singh, Hob Hairston, Henry Fieglein
  • Publication number: 20210084365
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for schedule-based uninterrupted buffering and streaming. In an embodiment, at least one first media file can be received by a streaming server. The streaming server can create a first media file playlist including the at least one first media file. A schedule defining a first desired output time at which a client is to output the first media file playlist can be received by the streaming server. A schedule-based streaming buffer can be generated by the streaming server. The schedule-based streaming buffer can store the first media file playlist prior to the first desired output time. The schedule-based streaming buffer can be provided to the client by the streaming server such that the client can output the first media file playlist at the first desired output time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Kalpit Singh, Hob Hairston, Henry Fieglein