Patents by Inventor James C. Griffin

James C. Griffin 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).

  • In-vehicle information system and software framework
    Patent number: 7269482
    Abstract: A software framework and method for generating a vehicle information system includes a communications manager that manages data inputs and outputs between the framework and vehicle devices, a data warehouse that registers abstract versions of vehicle device data, and a display manager that controls data display on a user interface. The data in the data warehouse is stored in an abstract format, without reference to the specific protocol or platform used to obtain the data, to make the data accessible to modular applications and devices for generating a vehicle information system display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Vetronix Corporation
    Inventors: Roger K. Shultz, Gregory A. Dils, J. Jay Lash, Ron E. Stahlberg, Hassanayn Machlab El-Hajj, Andrew Smith, James C. Griffin
  • Remote release for a movable barrier arrangement
    Patent number: 6860065
    Abstract: A system for decoupling a barrier from a barrier movement apparatus for the manual operation of the barrier. Advantageously, the decoupling is performed in response to a wireless signal and may be done only when the barrier is determined to be in a safe position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Griffin, James J. Fitzgibbon, Edward T. Laird, Robert J. Olmsted
  • Remote release for a movable barrier arrangement
    Publication number: 20030208961
    Abstract: A system and method for decoupling a barrier from a barrier movement apparatus for the manual operation of the barrier. Advantageously, the decoupling is performed in response to a wireless signal and may be done only when the barrier is determined to be in a safe position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Griffin, James J. Fitzgibbon, Edward T. Laird, Robert J. Olmsted
  • In-vehicle integrated information system
    Patent number: 6434450
    Abstract: An in-vehicle information system having a programmable multi-purpose display is described. The system receives and manages information from a variety of sources including both in-vehicle and off-vehicle applications. The system dynamically displays real-time information to a driver within the standard line-of-sight of the driver. The information is selectively displayed to the driver based on predefined trigging conditions. The system integrates disparate technologies a manner that does not degrade driving performance and safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Diversified Software Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Griffin, Jr., Ronald E. Stahlberg, J. Jay Lash, Gregory A. Dils