Patents by Inventor James D. Logan
James D. Logan 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).
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Publication number: 20160300470Abstract: Methods, software, apparatus, and systems for policy-based access control are provided. In one embodiment, a method for providing policy-based access to a policy-controlled resource for a user, comprising: detecting an electronically encoded signal from a computer-controlled electronic access control service at a user-controlled computer-controlled electronic communications device proximate to the user; receiving an electronically encoded compliance query from the computer-controlled electronic access control service at the computer-controlled electronic communications device; determining an electronically encoded response to the electronically encoded compliance query using an electronically encoded, computer-controlled process on the computer-controlled computation device; and returning the electronically encoded response to the computer-controlled electronic access control service using the computer-controlled computation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D. Logan, Garrett Malagodi, Richard A. Baker, JR., David Lentini, Mark Pascarella
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Publication number: 20160275576Abstract: Customer-used objects, such as tabletops, dinnerware, and retail racks, are impregnated with an accelerometer, a processor, and a Bluetooth chip. Taping or knocking such an entity by alerts a worker of a requested service. The accelerometer captures vibration data associated with the tapping or knocking and sends that data to the processor. The processor recognizes the gesture's vibrations. Finally, a recognized gesture will command the Bluetooth chip to send an alert to the server. The invention prevents a customer from second-guessing possible orders or purchases and allows an employee to become more efficient, thus saving time money.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Blake VanThof, Kevin Castonguay, Garrett Richard Malagodi
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Patent number: 9439530Abstract: Intelligent cooking apparatuses incorporate wireless communication technology to carryout cooking procedures. More specifically, stoves, ovens, and cookware may send and receive data wirelessly to carryout cooking procedures. An application may guide persons through recipes and automate many of the cooking procedures. Cookware may send batch information to an application for processing, display, and analysis. Cookware may use hardware for automated cooking actions, such as a magnetic stirrer and driver for stirring the contents in cookware, all monitored by various sensors located in the cookware.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2016Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Eric Carr, Richard A Baker, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160245665Abstract: Textiles coupled with electrical components that are responsive to actions of the wearer and the surrounding environment. The textiles comprise a variety of sensors that interface with the cloud, networks, and devices. The textiles monitor physiological characteristics of the wearer. Objects in the environment may interact with the electrical components of the textiles. Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems that include electrical components, such as, accelerometers, gyroscopes, Bluetooth chips, NFC chips, and RF tags integrate with the textiles to wirelessly communicate with networks.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Eric Carr
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Patent number: 9426530Abstract: A communications system for simulcasting audio or audiovisual program content to a plurality of participating system users via a communication network. Each user operates an access device that reproduces the received program content for the user and also accepts spoken comments from the user concurrently with or immediately following the reproduction of the program content. The spoken comments are transmitted to at least selected ones of the other users so that the selected users can engage in a conversation about the program content as it is simulcast.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: OL Security Limited Liability CompanyInventors: James D. Logan, Mark Palmer, Charles G. Call
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Patent number: 9426627Abstract: Queue Information & Prediction System (QIPS) uses the probability of queue existing in a given venue to assess the queue time. The instantaneous queue time for a location may be determined using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other wireless networks. QIPS uses the distances from signal strengths along with venue characteristics to determine an estimated queue time. Using queue probability for a venue and the instantaneous queue time for the same area QIPS may generate a Queue Decision Window (QDW). The QDW is a period of time leading up to a transaction or a consumption of a service. QIPS sorts through information surrounding a venue where crowds as well as queues may exists to determine queue time. Knowing the approximate queue time for transactions and consumption of services is helpful for consumers to manage their time.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Richard A Baker, Jr.
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Patent number: 9420733Abstract: A computer storage system protected from electromagnetic pulses is described. The storage system utilizes either a hard drive or a solid state drive to hold the data. The device uses fiber optics to transfer data and is powered by either a Power over Fiber system or by a switched battery system. The device protects against radiation, magnetic pulses, and electronic pulses using an enclosure that incorporates a faraday cage, a radiation shield, and/or a magnetic shield.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Garrett Malagodi, Richard A Baker, Jr., David Lentini
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Publication number: 20160231718Abstract: A scheme for coordinating the preferences of multiple intelligent devices into the setting of parameters for devices and users is described. This coordination involves the negotiation of preferences between multiple devices within a context using one of more of a multiplicity of negotiating techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Scott Durgin, Richard A Baker, JR.
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Patent number: 9399398Abstract: A system and method for encouraging a user of a recreational vehicle to wear safety equipment is described. The helmet contains a microprocessor and sensors to determine if the helmet is worn. The helmet communicates with the vehicle and the vehicle either disables operation or allows limited operation if the helmet is not worn. On motorized vehicles, the motor operation is restricted. On human powered vehicles mechanical resistance may limit operation.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Paul Hammerstrom, Richard A Baker, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160198885Abstract: Intelligent cooking apparatuses incorporate wireless communication technology to carryout cooking procedures. More specifically, stoves, ovens, and cookware may send and receive data wirelessly to carryout cooking procedures. An application may guide persons through recipes and automate many of the cooking procedures. Cookware may send batch information to an application for processing, display, and analysis. Cookware may use hardware for automated cooking actions, such as a magnetic stirrer and driver for stirring the contents in cookware, all monitored by various sensors located in the cookware.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D. Logan, Eric Carr, Richard A. Baker, JR.
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Patent number: 9386140Abstract: Sounds, alarms or other indications of conditions of potential interest that are produced by appliances and other household devices are detected by one or more sensors to trigger a notification signal that is sent to a remotely located user. The signals produced by the sensors are advantageously compared with a database of signals representing conditions of potential interest produced by known appliances and devices, producing the appropriate notification signal when a match is found. Notifications may be relayed to one or more selected users only when predetermined conditions are satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2015Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Eric Carr, Richard A Baker, Jr.
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Patent number: 9383341Abstract: The present invention is a wood grading apparatus including a robust “push” solenoid as a hammer means for impacting a lumber specimen under test. A conventional solenoid coil with stationary magnetic iron pole pieces is combined with a bimetallic armature including a magnetic portion and a non-magnetic portion; said armature is of uniform cross section through the solenoid coil. A magnetic steel portion of said armature is fastened to a nonmagnetic steel portion thereof, whereby the magnetic field may act upon the magnetic portion of said armature and drive said nonmagnetic portion in an outward direction whereby impact or striking action is achieved. The present invention includes said solenoid in a wood grading apparatus whereby physical properties of wood are measured in a conveyor line setting and wood grading is affected by combining sonic velocity and density measurements to determine the modulus of elasticity of the wood object.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2013Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: METRIGUARD INC.Inventors: James D. Logan, James R. Allen, Harry E. Moore, Dean A. Nelson, Timothy T. Meekhof, Peter A. Siebold, Ryan D. Baldwin, Jean M. Logan
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Patent number: 9377384Abstract: An apparatus for testing panel products in edgewise shear in which the shear stress is applied in a diagonal direction with a first rotational degree of freedom in a first grip means and a second rotational degree of freedom in a second grip means as a first loading configuration. A second loading configuration is provided in which the second rotational degree of freedom of the second grip means is locked in place and motion is prevented. A third preferred method of loading is available in which shear forces in a horizontal direction through a centerline of a specimen, with the centerline in the plane of the specimen and extending across a widest dimension of said specimen. Control and data collection are under computer control and operator safety is enhanced by a locking guard door which is electrically locked while the various parts of the machine are in motion.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2015Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: METRIGUARD INCInventors: James D. Logan, Dean A. Nelson, Nathaniel D. Darnall, Timothy T. Meekhof, Peter A. Siebold, Ryan D. Baldwin, David E. Abbott, Wayne P. Waldher
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Patent number: 9367976Abstract: Methods, software, apparatus, and systems for policy-based access control are provided. In one embodiment, a method for providing policy-based access to a policy-controlled resource for a user, comprising: detecting an electronically encoded signal from a computer-controlled electronic access control service at a user-controlled computer-controlled electronic communications device proximate to the user; receiving an electronically encoded compliance query from the computer-controlled electronic access control service at the computer-controlled electronic communications device; determining an electronically encoded response to the electronically encoded compliance query using an electronically encoded, computer-controlled process on the computer-controlled computation device; and returning the electronically encoded response to the computer-controlled electronic access control service using the computer-controlled computation device.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Garrett Malagodi, Richard A Baker, Jr., David Lentini
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Patent number: 9363084Abstract: Methods and apparatus for identifying unwanted email messages by transmitting metadata with an outbound email message that indicates the total number of email messages sent by that sender in a predetermined time period, or alternatively indicates the total number of email messages which are equivalent to the outgoing message that have been sent. In addition the metadata may include an identification of the sender and a “pledge” made by the sender. A pledge may take the form of a binding commitment from the sender that the information contained in the metadata is accurate, and/or that the sender promises to abide by predetermined good conduct rules designed to limit unwanted email. The outgoing message may be further signed by the sender with a digital signature that provides means for verifying the content of the message and the pledge as well as the identity of the sender.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Truemail Technologies, LLCInventors: James D. Logan, Charles G Call
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Patent number: 9355418Abstract: Customer-used objects, such as tabletops, dinnerware, and retail racks, are impregnated with an accelerometer, a processor, and a Bluetooth chip. Taping or knocking such an entity by alerts a worker of a requested service. The accelerometer captures vibration data associated with the tapping or knocking and sends that data to the processor. The processor recognizes the gesture's vibrations. Finally, a recognized gesture will command the Bluetooth chip to send an alert to the server. The invention prevents a customer from second-guessing possible orders or purchases and allows an employee to become more efficient, thus saving time money.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Blake VanThof, Kevin Castonguay, Garrett Richard Malagodi
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Patent number: 9330558Abstract: Textiles coupled with electrical components that are responsive to actions of the wearer and the surrounding environment. The textiles comprise a variety of sensors that interface with the cloud, networks, and devices. The textiles monitor physiological characteristics of the wearer. Objects in the environment may interact with the electrical components of the textiles. Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems that include electrical components, such as, accelerometers, gyroscopes, Bluetooth chips, NFC chips, and RF tags integrate with the textiles to wirelessly communicate with networks.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Eric Carr
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Publication number: 20160120075Abstract: A computer storage system protected from electromagnetic pulses is described. The storage system utilizes either a hard drive or a solid state drive to hold the data. The device uses fiber optics to transfer data and is powered by either a Power over Fiber system or by a switched battery system. The device protects against radiation, magnetic pulses, and electronic pulses using an enclosure that incorporates a faraday cage, a radiation shield, and/or a magnetic shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: TWIN HARBOR LABS, LLCInventors: James D. Logan, Garrett Malagodi, Richard A. Baker, JR., David Lentini
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Publication number: 20160088144Abstract: The FaceBack system incorporates an automated mechanism for remotely capturing the reaction of the receiver of a text message. This mechanism is started when the texter incorporates instructions into a text message to take a photo or record a video when the text is read by a receiver. The receiving device scans the incoming text message and takes a photo or records a video of the receiving user when the user reads the text message. Once the video is recorded or the picture is taken, the video or picture is returned to the texter through the SMS system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: TWIN HARBOR LABS, LLCInventors: James D. LOGAN, Richard A BAKER, JR.
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Patent number: 9288303Abstract: The FaceBack system incorporates an automated mechanism for remotely capturing the reaction of the receiver of a text message. This mechanism is started when the texter incorporates instructions into a text message to take a photo or record a video when the text is read by a receiver. The receiving device scans the incoming text message and takes a photo or records a video of the receiving user when the user reads the text message. Once the video is recorded or the picture is taken, the video or picture is returned to the texter through the SMS system.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Twin Harbor Labs, LLCInventors: James D Logan, Richard A Baker, Jr.