Patents by Inventor John C. Defant
John C. Defant 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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Patent number: 10966633Abstract: The present disclosure includes a body-worn alcohol detection device. The device includes a housing comprising an electronics module and an alcohol detection module. The device further comprises a strap for securing the housing to a limb of the user. The electronics module includes a processor and a communication module, and the alcohol detection module includes an alcohol detection sensor, a sample collection device and a biometric camera for capturing an image of the inside of the user's mouth.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: 3M ELECTRONICS MONITORING LTD.Inventors: John C. Defant, Michael E. Hamerly, David S. Segal, Sharon Cohen
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Publication number: 20180049668Abstract: The present disclosure includes a body-worn alcohol detection device. The device includes a housing comprising an electronics module and an alcohol detection module. The device further comprises a strap for securing the housing to a limb of the user. The electronics module includes a processor and a communication module, and the alcohol detection module includes an alcohol detection sensor, a sample collection device and a biometric camera for capturing an image of the inside of the user's mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: John C. DEFANT, Michael E. HAMERLY, David S. SEGAL, Sharon COHEN
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Patent number: 9882674Abstract: A system provides for radio frequency detection of an offending device within a specific range of a body worn device. Upon detection of the radio frequency signal, the body worn device jams communications by the offending device and optionally communicates to an infrastructure to alert of the presence and optionally the location of the radio frequency signal, and therefore the offending device. In some embodiments, the user and/or location of the body worn device is/are revealed and the source of the radio frequency signal is readily determined for confiscation of the offending device. Other optional features include locating/tracking of the body worn device (and wearer) detection of tampering with the body worn device, and detection of cloaking of the body worn device (e.g. submerging in water or covering with aluminum foil, etc.).Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Fidelity Engineering Group, Inc.Inventors: John C. Defant, David Segal
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Patent number: 8981925Abstract: A system provides for radio frequency detection of an offending device within a specific range of a body worn device. Upon detection of the radio frequency signal, the body worn device communicates to an infrastructure to alert of the presence and optionally the location of the radio frequency signal, and therefore the offending device. The user and/or location of the body worn device is/are revealed and the source of the radio frequency signal is readily determined for confiscation of the offending device. Other features include locating/tracking of the body worn device (and wearer) detection of tampering with the body worn device, and detection of cloaking of the body worn device (e.g. submerging in water or covering with aluminum foil, etc.).Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Steven D. Chapin, John C. Defant, David Segal
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Publication number: 20140253322Abstract: A system provides for radio frequency detection of an offending device within a specific range of a body worn device. Upon detection of the radio frequency signal, the body worn device communicates to an infrastructure to alert of the presence and optionally the location of the radio frequency signal, and therefore the offending device. The user and/or location of the body worn device is/are revealed and the source of the radio frequency signal is readily determined for confiscation of the offending device. Other features include locating/tracking of the body worn device (and wearer) detection of tampering with the body worn device, and detection of cloaking of the body worn device (e.g. submerging in water or covering with aluminum foil, etc.).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: SDC Inc.Inventors: Steve D. Chapin, John C. Defant, David Segal
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Patent number: 7205890Abstract: A text message containing a natural language request is sent from an originating station to a central server. The server parses the request and uses the originating station identification to authorize the request and determine the address of the object. The server then sends a request to the address of the object, the object acts upon the request and sends results and acknowledgements back to the server, where the results and acknowledgement are translated back into a natural language and sent to the originating station.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2005Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Pro Tech Monitoring, Inc.Inventors: John C. Defant, David S. Segal
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Patent number: 7119695Abstract: A docking station is located in an offender's home. It is connected to a transformer, and a wireless modem. The docking station includes a processor board containing a microprocessor which receives the offender's home schedule from a central monitoring station via a cellular network and communicates with a miniature tracking device positioned in the docking station when the offender is at home and on the belt of an offender when he is away from home. The miniature tracking device receiving GPS signals. A tamper resistant bracelet transmitter permanently positioned on the offender's ankle communicates by wireless transmission to the tracking device.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Pro Tech Monitoring, Inc.Inventors: John C. Defant, Robert P. Posavec, David S. Segal
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Patent number: 6774799Abstract: A docking station is located in an offender's home. It is connected to a transformer, and a telephone line. The docking station includes a processor board containing a microprocessor which receives the offender's home schedule from a central monitoring station via the telephone line and communicates with a miniature tracking device positioned in the docking station when the offender is at home and on the belt of an offender when he is away from home. The miniature tracking device receives a signal to notify the offender of violations or messages. A tamper resistant bracelet transmitter permanently positioned on the offender's ankle communicates by wireless transmission to the tracking device.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Pro Tech Monitoring, Inc.Inventors: John C. Defant, Robert P. Posavec, David S. Segal
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Publication number: 20030222781Abstract: A docking station is located in an offender's home. It is connected to a transformer, and a telephone line. The docking station includes a processor board containing a microprocessor which receives the offender's home schedule from a central monitoring station via the telephone line and communicates with a miniature tracking device positioned in the docking station when the offender is at home and on the belt of an offender when he is away from home. The miniature tracking device receives a signal to notify the offender of violations or messages. A tamper resistant bracelet transmitter permanently positioned on the offender's ankle communicates by wireless transmission to the tracking device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Applicant: PRO TECH MONITORING, INC.Inventors: John C. Defant, Robert P. Posavec, David S. Segal