Patents by Inventor Ian Milstead

Ian Milstead 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).

  • Point of interest display system
    Patent number: 7899615
    Abstract: A point-of-interest display system includes an updateable database which interfaces with a microprocessor which receives data from a GPS receiver providing the system with current vehicle location and direction of travel information. A display provides the operator textural and elemental graphic display information, and easily accessible control switches allow the operator to select upcoming highway exits, categories of points of interest, and points of interest and display directions to a selected entry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Nisa M. Arnold-Huyser, Alan S. Hughes, John S. Bambini, Ian Milstead, Susan K. Sonday
  • Point-of interest display system
    Patent number: 7890254
    Abstract: A point-of-interest display system includes an updateable database which interfaces with a microprocessor which receives data from a GPS receiver providing the system with current vehicle location and direction of travel information. A display provides the operator textural and elemental graphic display information, and easily accessible control switches allow the operator to select upcoming highway exits, categories of points of interest, and points of interest and display directions to a selected entry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Nisa M. Arnold-Huyser, Alan S. Hughes, John S. Bambini, Ian Milstead, Susan K. Sonday
  • Point-of-interest display system
    Publication number: 20080097698
    Abstract: A point of interest display system (20) includes an updatable database which interfaces with a microprocessor (50) which receives data from a GPS receiver (40) providing the system with current vehicle location and direction of travel information. A display (26) provides the operator graphic display data information and easily accessible control switches (24) allow the operator to select upcoming highway exits, categories of points of interests, and points of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Nisa M. Arnold-Huyser, John S. Bambini, Alan S. Hughes, Ian Milstead, Susan K. Sonday
  • Point-Of-Interest Display System
    Publication number: 20080097697
    Abstract: A point-of-interest display system includes an updateable database which interfaces with a microprocessor which receives data from a GPS receiver providing the system with current vehicle location and direction of travel information. A display provides the operator textural and elemental graphic display information, and easily accessible control switches allow the operator to select upcoming highway exits, categories of points of interest, and points of interest and display directions to a selected entry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Nisa M. Arnold-Huyser, Alan S. Hughes, John S. Bambini, Ian Milstead, Susan K. Sonday