Patents by Inventor John McKethan

John McKethan 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING ASSET UTILIZATION USING SATELLITE AIDED LOCATION TRACKING
    Publication number: 20220101255
    Abstract: A system and method for increasing asset utilization using satellite aided location tracking. Smart sensor technology incorporated into mobile tracking hardware affixed to an asset can be used to support decision processes related to management of multiple assets. Automated decision processes based on customized business rules can operate on asset positions at various defined landmark locations and customized geographical areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventor: John McKethan
  • System and method for increasing asset utilization using satellite aided location tracking
    Patent number: 11120393
    Abstract: A system and method for increasing asset utilization using satellite aided location tracking. Smart sensor technology incorporated into mobile tracking hardware affixed to an asset can be used to support decision processes related to management of multiple assets. Automated decision processes based on customized business rules can operate on asset positions at various defined landmark locations and customized geographical areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: John McKethan
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING ASSET UTILIZATION USING SATELLITE AIDED LOCATION TRACKING
    Publication number: 20200302383
    Abstract: A system and method for increasing asset utilization using satellite aided location tracking. Smart sensor technology incorporated into mobile tracking hardware affixed to an asset can be used to support decision processes related to management of multiple assets. Automated decision processes based on customized business rules can operate on asset positions at various defined landmark locations and customized geographical areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: John McKethan
  • System and method for increasing asset utilization using satellite aided location tracking
    Patent number: 10614409
    Abstract: A system and method for increasing asset utilization using satellite aided location tracking. Smart sensor technology incorporated into mobile tracking hardware affixed to an asset can be used to support decision processes related to management of multiple assets. Automated decision processes based on customized business rules can operate on asset positions at various defined landmark locations and customized geographical areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: John McKethan
  • System and Method for Increasing Asset Utilization using Satellite Aided Location Tracking
    Publication number: 20190005446
    Abstract: A system and method for increasing asset utilization using satellite aided location tracking. Smart sensor technology incorporated into mobile tracking hardware affixed to an asset can be used to support decision processes related to management of multiple assets. Automated decision processes based on customized business rules can operate on asset positions at various defined landmark locations and customized geographical areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventor: John McKethan
  • System and Method for Asset Tracking Configuration of a Mobile Terminal
    Publication number: 20140375498
    Abstract: A system and method for asset tracking configuration of a mobile terminal. A mobile terminal can be designed to enable a remote determination of an asset position. In one embodiment, the mobile terminal can include a configured function that enables the mobile terminal to reconfigure mobile terminal operation (e.g., activation of a GPS engine).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: John McKethan, Craig Malone, Homaira Akbari
  • System and Method for Increasing Asset Utilization Using Satellite Aided Location Tracking
    Publication number: 20130325740
    Abstract: A system and method for increasing asset utilization using satellite aided location tracking. Smart sensor technology incorporated into mobile tracking hardware affixed to an asset can be used to support decision processes related to management of multiple assets. Automated decision processes based on customized business rules can operate on asset positions at various defined landmark locations and customized geographical areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: John McKethan
  • System and method for increasing asset utilization using satellite aided location tracking
    Patent number: 8510180
    Abstract: A system and method for increasing asset utilization using satellite aided location tracking. Smart sensor technology incorporated into mobile tracking hardware affixed to an asset can be used to support decision processes related to management of multiple assets. Automated decision processes based on customized business rules can operate on asset positions at various defined landmark locations and customized geographical areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: John McKethan
  • System and method for generating an alert for an asset
    Patent number: 8416075
    Abstract: A system and method for generating an alert signal for an asset. Proper truck/trailer matching is based on a proximity analysis between position reports for a truck and position reports for a trailer. In one embodiment, this proximity analysis is triggered by a detection of movement in a trailer. In the proximity analysis, unexpected deviations in proximity between a truck and a trailer would lead to a generation of an alert signal that is sent to the appropriate management system for investigation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: John McKethan
  • System and Method for Generating an Alert for an Asset
    Publication number: 20110267183
    Abstract: A system and method for generating an alert signal for an asset. Proper truck/trailer matching is based on a proximity analysis between position reports for a truck and position reports for a trailer. In one embodiment, this proximity analysis is triggered by a detection of movement in a trailer. In the proximity analysis, unexpected deviations in proximity between a truck and a trailer would lead to a generation of an alert signal that is sent to the appropriate management system for investigation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventor: John McKethan
  • System and method for generating an alert for a trailer
    Patent number: 8004403
    Abstract: A system and method for generating an alert signal for a trailer. Proper truck/trailer matching is based on a proximity analysis between position reports for a truck and position reports for a trailer. In one embodiment, this proximity analysis is triggered by a detection of movement in a trailer. In the proximity analysis, unexpected deviations in proximity between a truck and a trailer would lead to a generation of an alert signal that is sent to the appropriate management system for investigation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: John McKethan
  • System and Method for Generating an Alert for a Trailer
    Publication number: 20100164700
    Abstract: A system and method for generating an alert signal for a trailer. Proper truck/trailer matching is based on a proximity analysis between position reports for a truck and position reports for a trailer. In one embodiment, this proximity analysis is triggered by a detection of movement in a trailer. In the proximity analysis, unexpected deviations in proximity between a truck and a trailer would lead to a generation of an alert signal that is sent to the appropriate management system for investigation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: John McKethan
  • System and Method for Increasing Asset Utilization Using Satellite Aided Location Tracking
    Publication number: 20100088199
    Abstract: A system and method for increasing asset utilization using satellite aided location tracking. Smart sensor technology incorporated into mobile tracking hardware affixed to an asset can be used to support decision processes related to management of multiple assets. Automated decision processes based on customized business rules can operate on asset positions at various defined landmark locations and customized geographical areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: John McKethan
  • System and method for generating an alert for a trailer
    Patent number: 7688185
    Abstract: A system and method for generating an alert signal for a trailer. Proper truck/trailer matching is based on a proximity analysis between position reports for a truck and position reports for a trailer. In one embodiment, this proximity analysis is triggered by a detection of movement in a trailer. In the proximity analysis, unexpected deviations in proximity between a truck and a trailer would lead to a generation of an alert signal that is sent to the appropriate management system for investigation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: SkyBitz, Inc.
    Inventor: John McKethan