Patents by Inventor Ira Lehrman

Ira Lehrman 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: 11410527
    Abstract: A method for monitoring and reporting personnel social distancing practices using a small personnel monitoring and alerting device incorporating ultrasonic sensors to monitor a complete 360-degree field of view around each wearer in the workplace. The monitoring and alerting devices monitor the distance between personnel wearing the device at preset time intervals using ultrasonic sensors and provides an individual alert (visual, buzzer, and/or vibration) to any wearers that are encroaching within a preset distance of another person wearing the device. Device reports via a RF network to a second device and/or centralized data center on each encroachment and unencroachment event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Baumgartner, Eugene Rohling, Brian Donlan, Ira Lehrman, Randall Shepard
  • Publication number: 20210383671
    Abstract: A method for monitoring and reporting personnel social distancing practices using a small personnel monitoring and alerting device incorporating ultrasonic sensors to monitor a complete 360-degree field of view around each wearer in the workplace. The monitoring and alerting devices monitor the distance between personnel wearing the device at preset time intervals using ultrasonic sensors and provides an individual alert (visual, buzzer, and/or vibration) to any wearers that are encroaching within a preset distance of another person wearing the device. Device reports via a RF network to a second device and/or centralized data center on each encroachment and unencroachment event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Baumgartner, Eugene Rohling, Brian Donlan, Ira Lehrman, Randall Shepard
  • Patent number: 8418172
    Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Ericsson Television Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
  • Publication number: 20120180097
    Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
  • Patent number: 7958505
    Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Ericsson Television, Inc
    Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
  • Patent number: 7757261
    Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: N2 Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
  • Patent number: 7730513
    Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Tandberg Television Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
  • Publication number: 20100071020
    Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
  • Patent number: 7627868
    Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: N2 Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
  • Publication number: 20070239841
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for orderly distribution of software modules to various hosts in a cable system. A download manager ensures distribution of required and compatible software objects to various hosts in a cable system. The system abstracts various software dependencies and host-specific aspects from the network operator, allowing easy and efficient update of host software for a variety of host in an otherwise error prone process. The system allows a host to identify itself to the network for purposes of associating the host to a host profile, which ensures necessary and only compatible software modules are downloaded. The system also uses site profile data to determine appropriate software modules for distribution to the host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: TANDBERG Television Americas
    Inventor: Ira Lehrman
  • Publication number: 20070074240
    Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Applicant: TANDBERG TELEVISION INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
  • Patent number: 7194756
    Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: N2 Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
  • Publication number: 20050091699
    Abstract: A Download Control Message instructs a set-top terminal in a cable television system to located and immediately begin downloading a code or other data object available over the cable system. The Download Control Message specifies, for example, the size, name, version and location (URL or transport stream and PID) of the object to be acquired by the set-top terminal. The terminal accordingly can begin immediate acquisition of the object. An address or other characteristic associated with the Download Control Message allows the system operator to target the Message to a particular set-top terminal or group of terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Christopher Poli, Christopher Del Sordo, Douglas Makofka, Jack Birnbaum, Thomas Bates, Dave Prezuhy, Ira Lehrman
  • Publication number: 20040268420
    Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: N2 Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
  • Publication number: 20040261092
    Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: N2 Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
  • Publication number: 20040261126
    Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: N2 Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
  • Publication number: 20040261114
    Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: N2 Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
  • Publication number: 20040260798
    Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: N2 Broadband, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman