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).

  • Publication number: 20200006948
    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: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Wootton, John Wootton, Justin McKinney, Lloyd Herbert King, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190363544
    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: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Wootton, Christopher Nissman, John Wootton, Justin McKinney
  • Patent number: 10477348
    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: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Wootton, John Wootton, Chris Nissman, Justin McKinney, Saarth Mehrotra, Boris Dieseldorff
  • Publication number: 20190342711
    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: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Wootton, John Wootton, Chris Nissman, Justin McKinney, Saarth Mehrotra, Boris Dieseldorff
  • Publication number: 20190327578
    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: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Justin McKinney, Caitlin Riley, Matthew Rush, Boris Dieseldorff, Achintya Kumar, Christopher Nissman
  • Patent number: 10455357
    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: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: IVANI, LLC
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes, Xinyu Xiao, Zhecan Wang
  • Patent number: 10454281
    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: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Wootton, John Wootton, Justin McKinney, Lloyd Herbert King, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190304529
    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: June 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes, Zhecan Wang, Xinyu Xiao
  • Publication number: 20190297459
    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 10, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes
  • Patent number: 10418824
    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: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Wootton, Christopher Nissman, John Wootton, Justin McKinney
  • Patent number: 10397742
    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: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes
  • Patent number: 10382893
    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: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: IVANI, LLC
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Justin McKinney, Caitlin Riley, Matthew Rush, Boris Dieseldorff, Achintya Kumar, Christopher Nissman
  • Publication number: 20190230470
    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: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Wootton, Liani Lye, Kevin Zhang, Boris Dieseldorff, John Wootton
  • Patent number: 10325641
    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: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes, Xinyu Xiao, Zhecan Wang
  • Patent number: 10321270
    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: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Wootton, Liani Lye, Kevin Zhang, Boris Dieseldorff, John Wootton
  • Publication number: 20190122834
    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: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Wootton, John Wootton, Chris Nissman, Justin McKinney
  • Patent number: 10211004
    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: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Wootton, John Wootton, Chris Nissman, Justin McKinney
  • Publication number: 20190051342
    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: August 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes, Xinyu Xiao, Zhecan Wang
  • Publication number: 20190020976
    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: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes
  • Patent number: 10142785
    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: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Ivani, LLC
    Inventors: John Wootton, Matthew Wootton, Chris Nissman, Victoria Preston, Jonathan Clark, Justin McKinney, Claire Barnes, Zhecan Wang, Xinyu Xiao