Patents by Inventor John Douglas Paton
John Douglas Paton 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: 10111308Abstract: A lighting system for and method of commissioning LED light fixtures is disclosed. The LED light fixtures include a controller unit that is programed with lighting firmware and an on-board 5 light sensor that is responsive to visible light signals from a light source. In operation, the light sensor is irradiated visible light signals and/or visible light sequences that instruct the LED light fixture via the controller unit to join a group, be locked into a group, run lighting programs and/or become un-locked from a group.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Charles Huizenga, John Douglas Paton, Zachary Smith, Michael G. Corr, Mahathi Sudini, Peter Schmuckal
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Publication number: 20180084628Abstract: A lighting system for and method of commissioning LED light fixtures is disclosed. The LED light fixtures include a controller unit that is programed with lighting firmware and an on-board 5 light sensor that is responsive to visible light signals from a light source. In operation, the light sensor is irradiated visible light signals and/or visible light sequences that instruct the LED light fixture via the controller unit to join a group, be locked into a group, run lighting programs and/or become un-locked from a group.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Charles Huizenga, John Douglas Paton, Zachary Smith, Michael G. Corr, Mahathi Sudini, Peter Schmuckal
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Patent number: 9888548Abstract: A lighting system for and method of commissioning LED light fixtures is disclosed. The LED light fixtures include a controller unit that is programmed with lighting firmware and an on-board 5 light sensor that is responsive to visible light signals from a light source. In operation, the light sensor is irradiated visible light signals and/or visible light sequences that instruct the LED light fixture via the controller unit to join a group, be locked into a group, run lighting programs and/or become un-locked from a group.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Charles Huizenga, John Douglas Paton, Zachary Smith, Michael G. Corr, Mahathi Sudini, Peter Schmuckal
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Publication number: 20160021723Abstract: A lighting system for and method of commissioning LED light fixtures is disclosed. The LED light fixtures include a controller unit that is programmed with lighting firmware and an on-board 5 light sensor that is responsive to visible light signals from a light source. In operation, the light sensor is irradiated visible light signals and/or visible light sequences that instruct the LED light fixture via the controller unit to join a group, be locked into a group, run lighting programs and/or become un-locked from a group.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Charlie Huizenga, John Douglas Paton, Zachary Smith, Michael G. Corr, Mahathi Sudini, Peter Schmuckal
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Patent number: 9192019Abstract: A lighting system for and method of commissioning LED light fixtures is disclosed. The LED light fixtures include a controller unit that is programmed with lighting firmware and an on-board light sensor that is responsive to visible light signals from a light source. In operation, the light sensor is irradiated visible light signals and/or visible light sequences that instruct the LED light fixture via the controller unit to join a group, be locked into a group, run lighting programs and/or become un-locked from a group.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2012Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Charlie Huizenga, John Douglas Paton, Zachary Smith, Michael G. Corr, Mahathi Sudini, Peter Schmuckal
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Patent number: 8755915Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling communication with a wired sensor are provided. A wired sensor may be adapted for wireless communication using a sensor interface. A sensor interface is communicatively coupled with a wired sensor that provides information about a detected environmental condition. The sensor interface wirelessly transmits information received from the wired sensor to a controller that may control an electrical load based on the wirelessly transmitted information.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Charles Huizenga, Michael G. Corr, John Douglas Paton
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Publication number: 20130147366Abstract: A lighting system for and method of commissioning LED light fixtures is disclosed. The LED light fixtures include a controller unit that is programed with lighting firmware and an on-board light sensor that is responsive to visible light signals from a light source. In operation, the light sensor is irradiated visible light signals and/or visible light sequences that instruct the LED light fixture via the controller unit to join a group, be locked into a group, run lighting programs and/or become un-locked from a group.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Charlie Huizenga, John Douglas Paton, Zachary Smith, Michael G. Corr, Mahathi Sudini, Peter Schmuckal
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Publication number: 20120330476Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling communication with a wired sensor are provided. A wired sensor may be adapted for wireless communication using a sensor interface. A sensor interface is communicatively coupled with a wired sensor that provides information about a detected environmental condition. The sensor interface wirelessly transmits information received from the wired sensor to a controller that may control an electrical load based on the wirelessly transmitted information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Charles Huizenga, Michael G. Corr, John Douglas Paton
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Patent number: 8275471Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling communication with a wired sensor are provided. A wired sensor may be adapted for wireless communication using a sensor interface. A sensor interface is communicatively coupled with a wired sensor that provides information about a detected environmental condition. The sensor interface wirelessly transmits information received from the wired sensor to a controller that may control an electrical load based on the wirelessly transmitted information.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Adura Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Charles Huizenga, Michael G. Corr, John Douglas Paton
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Patent number: 8253340Abstract: A system and device for and a method of programming and controlling light fixtures is disclosed. A system in accordance with the present invention includes a stationary controller unit that is electrically coupled to the light fixtures. The stationary controller unit is configured to be remotely programmed with a portable commissioning device to automatically control the lights fixtures. The stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device include light sensors, micro-computers and transceivers for measuring light levels, running programs, storing data and transmitting data between the stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device. In operation, target light levels selected with the portable commissioning device and the controller unit is remotely programmed to automatically maintain the target level.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: The Watt Stopper IncInventor: John Douglas Paton
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Publication number: 20100026194Abstract: A system and device for and a method of programming and controlling light fixtures is disclosed. A system in accordance with the present invention includes a stationary controller unit that is electrically coupled to the light fixtures. The stationary controller unit is configured to be remotely programmed with a portable commissioning device to automatically control the lights fixtures. The stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device include light sensors, micro-computers and transceivers for measuring light levels, running programs, storing data and transmitting data between the stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device. In operation, target light levels selected with the portable commissioning device and the controller unit is remotely programmed to automatically maintain the target level.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventor: John Douglas Paton
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Patent number: 7626339Abstract: A system and device for and a method of programming and controlling light fixtures is disclosed. A system in accordance with the present invention includes a stationary controller unit that is electrically coupled to the light fixtures. The stationary controller unit is configured to be remotely programmed with a portable commissioning device to automatically control the lights fixtures. The stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device include light sensors, micro-computers and transceivers for measuring light levels, running programs, storing data and transmitting data between the stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device. In operation, target light levels selected with the portable commissioning device and the controller unit is remotely programmed to automatically maintain the target level.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2007Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: The Watt Stopper Inc.Inventor: John Douglas Paton
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Patent number: 7190126Abstract: A system and device for and a method of programming and controlling light fixtures is disclosed. A system in accordance with the present invention includes a stationary controller unit that is electrically coupled to the light fixtures. The stationary controller unit is configured to be remotely programmed with a portable commissioning device to automatically control the lights fixtures. The stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device include light sensors, micro-computers and transceivers for measuring light levels, running programs, storing data and transmitting data between the stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device. In operation, target light levels selected with the portable commissioning device and the controller unit is remotely programmed to automatically maintain the target level.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2004Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: Watt Stopper, Inc.Inventor: John Douglas Paton