Patents by Inventor John Wootton

John Wootton 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).

  • Patent number: 11800319
    Abstract: Systems and methods that can utilize the detection of human occupancy without fiducial elements to control an environmental, security, or other system within a structure. The systems and method can initiate communication to a human user directly, and can alter their operation based on human presence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Justin McKinney, Caitlin Riley, Matthew Rush, Boris Dieseldorff, Achintya Kumar, Christopher Nissman
  • Publication number: 20230336941
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes
  • Patent number: 11711667
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes
  • Publication number: 20230064871
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body (typically a human) in a network without fiducial elements while additionally using fiducial elements to assist the system and possibly reduce the computational loading on the system. The fiducial element may be used in many ways including, without limitation, assisting in ignoring some bodies present in the detection area and training the system using additional data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Wootton, John Wootton, Chris Nissman, Justin McKinney, Saarth Mehrotra, Boris Dieseldorff
  • Patent number: 11437204
    Abstract: An intelligent electrical switch comprising a conventional mechanical switch connected to a computer system in communication with an external device and receiving instructions therefrom. The switch may be installed in an existing circuit to replace one switch in a multi-way wiring geometry, and includes a sensor detecting current on the neutral line. By determining the circuit state, the switch can determine whether, when instructions are received wirelessly to power the circuit on or off, the mechanical switch element should be toggled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Wootton, John Wootton, Chris Nissman, Justin McKinney
  • Patent number: 11423968
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes, Zhecan Wang, Xinyu Xiao
  • Patent number: 11323845
    Abstract: Indoor positioning systems and methods including a reverse-beacon for location determination and presence sensing technology. The reverse-beacon is any device comprising a transceiver and a computer operating with system nodes and will generally be in the form of a smartphone or other mobile computer. The systems and methods utilize wireless signals of any device that adheres to a general-purpose communication protocol, such as Bluetoothâ„¢ and Wi-Fi, to provide location-based services such as location determination and acting as a ground-truth field for presence sensing systems. The systems and methods operate by passively licensing to wireless communications that take place during the ordinarily course of operation of a wireless network irrespective of the presence of the reverse-beacon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Wootton, Liani Lye, Kevin Zhang, Boris Dieseldorff, John Wootton
  • Patent number: 11283266
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the creation of a centrally controlled DC and AC power rail system within a structure. The rails utilize a centralized controller along with a plurality of distributed controllers to allow for power in the rails to be selectively distributed or not distributed to outlets attached to the rails. This allows for power to be distributed without the need for users to utilize hardwired switches, but to instead utilize generally wireless switch modules, which may be implemented in hardware and/or software to control the outlets. It also allows for devices designed to utilize DC power to be directly supplied with such power from the DC power rail without the need to include onboard AC-DC converters with each device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Wootton, John Wootton, Justin McKinney, Lloyd Herbert King, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11178508
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Wootton, John Wootton, Chris Nissman, Justin McKinney, Saarth Mehrotra, Boris Dieseldorff
  • Publication number: 20210249063
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes, Zhecan Wang, Xinyu Xiao
  • Patent number: 11018510
    Abstract: Systems and methods that can be retrofitted into an existing wired electrical system replacing existing switches whether as a standalone single switch or part of a multi-way switch configuration that can be controlled locally nominally by touch, controlled remotely by a remote, or controlled remotely by a computer. The systems and method provide that the switches establish a local network allowing for retrofit or construction of a structure or facility with electrical system automation without the need for additional wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Wootton, Christopher Nissman, John Wootton, Justin McKinney
  • Publication number: 20210136523
    Abstract: Systems and methods that can utilize the detection of human occupancy without fiducial elements to control an environmental, security, or other system within a structure. The systems and method can initiate communication to a human user directly, and can alter their operation based on human presence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Justin McKinney, Caitlin Riley, Matthew Rush, Boris Dieseldorff, Achintya Kumar, Christopher Nissman
  • Publication number: 20210127229
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes
  • Patent number: 10964371
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes, Zhecan Wang, Xinyu Xiao
  • Patent number: 10917745
    Abstract: Systems and methods that can utilize the detection of human occupancy without fiducial elements to control an environmental, security, or other system within a structure. The systems and method can initiate communication to a human user directly, and can alter their operation based on human presence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Justin McKinney, Caitlin Riley, Matthew Rush, Boris Dieseldorff, Achintya Kumar, Christopher Nissman
  • Patent number: 10904698
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes
  • Publication number: 20200273515
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RE) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes, Zhecan Wang, Xinyu Xiao
  • Publication number: 20200252748
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes
  • Patent number: 10665284
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of radio frequency (RF) waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes, Zhecan Wang, Xinyu Xiao
  • Patent number: 10667086
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the presence of a body in a network without fiducial elements, using signal absorption, and signal forward and reflected backscatter of RF waves caused by the presence of a biological mass in a communications network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes