Patents by Inventor Howard Shen

Howard Shen 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: 11608971
    Abstract: A light fixture can be electrically connected to a module that can add certain functionality and/or alter the way the light fixture is controlled. A module base includes a module receiver configured to receive one of a plurality of modules. At least the module base is connected to input power. When a first module is coupled to the module base, the combination of the light fixture and module has a first range of functionality dictated at least in part by the functionality of the first module. When the first module is removed and replaced with a second module, the combination of the light fixture and the module has a second range of functionality dictated at least in part by the functionality of the second module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: HAMPTON PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kim Kelley, Jon Fong Quan, Howard Shen, Hossein Molaie Shargh, Kyrilous Basilious
  • Patent number: 11483913
    Abstract: An environmental control is configured to control lighting and/or other environmental parameters of an indoor space so that such parameters simulate measured outdoor environmental parameters. One or more sensors, such as a lighting sensor, can be mounted outdoor. Parameters measured by the sensor are communicated to a controller, which in turn controls one or more luminaires in the indoor space to simulate the actual outdoor light. In some instances the controller is configured to modulate the simulation to conform to user-defined preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Hampton Products International Corporation
    Inventors: Howard Shen, Kyrilous Basilious, Jon Fong Quan
  • Patent number: 11436883
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for pairing electronic devices. One method includes generating a code sequence for pairing an electronic device with an application executed by a processor of a controller, the controller being remote to the electronic device, and the electronic device and the controller interfacing with a server via a network connection. The code sequence includes a configuration mode portion indicating a role for a user of the controller, an invitation sequence having invitation code for the user and a random code portion. The method further includes receiving the code sequence by the electronic device; validating the code sequence by the electronic device using a key data structure; and pairing the electronic device to the controller for enabling the application to monitor and command the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Hampton Products International Corporation
    Inventors: Jose Luis Vega, Michael Krasnicki, Howard Shen, Jon Fong Quan
  • Patent number: 11335148
    Abstract: An electronic door lock system that saves power by putting some electronic devices, such as transceivers, in sleep mode and by executing instructions only in response to ambient trigger scenarios. Instructions sent to an electronic door lock from a remote device could be stored on a server before being downloaded to the electronic door lock system once the transceiver is awakened from sleep mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Hampton Products International Corporation
    Inventors: Kim Kelley, Jon Fong Quan, Howard Shen
  • Publication number: 20220090770
    Abstract: A light fixture can be electrically connected to a module that can add certain functionality and/or alter the way the light fixture is controlled. A module base includes a module receiver configured to receive one of a plurality of modules. At least the module base is connected to input power. When a first module is coupled to the module base, the combination of the light fixture and module has a first range of functionality dictated at least in part by the functionality of the first module. When the first module is removed and replaced with a second module, the combination of the light fixture and the module has a second range of functionality dictated at least in part by the functionality of the second module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: HAMPTON PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kim Kelley, Jon Fong Quan, Howard Shen, Hossein Molaie Shargh, Kyrilous Basilious
  • Publication number: 20210410252
    Abstract: An environmental control is configured to control lighting and/or other environmental parameters of an indoor space so that such parameters simulate measured outdoor environmental parameters. One or more sensors, such as a lighting sensor, can be mounted outdoor. Parameters measured by the sensor are communicated to a controller, which in turn controls one or more luminaires in the indoor space to simulate the actual outdoor light. In some instances the controller is configured to modulate the simulation to conform to user-defined preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: HAMPTON PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Howard Shen, Kyrilous Basilious, Jon Fong Quan
  • Patent number: 11204138
    Abstract: A light fixture is configured to receive a module that can add certain functionality to the light fixture and/or alter the way the light fixture is controlled. The light fixture includes a module receiver configured to receive one of a plurality of modules. When a first module is coupled to the light fixture, the light fixture has a first range of functionality dictated at least in part by the functionality of the first module. When the first module is removed and replaced with a second module, the light fixture has a second range of functionality dictated at least in part by the functionality of the second module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: HAMPTON PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kim Kelley, Jon Fong Quan, Howard Shen, Hossein Molaie Shargh, Kyrilous Basilious
  • Publication number: 20210364136
    Abstract: A light fixture is configured to receive a module that can add certain functionality to the light fixture and/or alter the way the light fixture is controlled. The light fixture includes a module receiver configured to receive one of a plurality of modules. When a first module is coupled to the light fixture, the light fixture has a first range of functionality dictated at least in part by the functionality of the first module. When the first module is removed and replaced with a second module, the light fixture has a second range of functionality dictated at least in part by the functionality of the second module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: HAMPTON PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kim Kelley, Jon Fong Quan, Howard Shen, Hossein Molaie Shargh, Kyrilous Basilious
  • Publication number: 20200327757
    Abstract: An electronic door lock system that saves power by putting some electronic devices, such as transceivers, in sleep mode and by executing instructions only in response to ambient trigger scenarios. Instructions sent to an electronic door lock from a remote device could be stored on a server before being downloaded to the electronic door lock system once the transceiver is awakened from sleep mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: HAMPTON PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kim Kelley, Jon Fong Quan, Howard Shen
  • Publication number: 20200013246
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for pairing electronic devices. One method includes generating a code sequence for pairing an electronic device with an application executed by a processor of a controller, the controller being remote to the electronic device, and the electronic device and the controller interfacing with a server via a network connection. The code sequence includes a configuration mode portion indicating a role for a user of the controller, an invitation sequence having invitation code for the user and a random code portion. The method further includes receiving the code sequence by the electronic device; validating the code sequence by the electronic device using a key data structure; and pairing the electronic device to the controller for enabling the application to monitor and command the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: HAMPTON PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jose Luis Vega, Michael Krasnicki, Howard Shen, Jon Fong Quan
  • Patent number: 7335147
    Abstract: An apparatus in both single and multiple arm forms that adjustably and securely mounts to a variety of exercise equipment and provides adjustable and secure mounting for a laptop computer or similarly configured audio visual device. The apparatus allows for ergonomic access to the laptop or audio-visual equipment for users of various statures who use exercise equipment in various configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Inventors: Andrea Sieg Jones, Saumen Neil Bar, Kweku David Fleming, Bruce (Ying) Pan, Howard Shen, Dong Ik Kevin Shin, Chun Hsien (Johnson) Wu
  • Publication number: 20070066466
    Abstract: An apparatus in both single and multiple arm forms that adjustably and securely mounts to a variety of exercise equipment and provides adjustable and secure mounting for a laptop computer or similarly configured audio visual device. The apparatus allows for ergonomic access to the laptop or audio-visual equipment for users of various statures who use exercise equipment in various configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Andrea Jones, Saumen Bar, Kweku Fleming, Bruce (Ying) Pan, Howard Shen, Dong Ik Shin, Chun Hsien (Johnson) Wu