Patents by Inventor Joseph C. Baker

Joseph C. Baker 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: 8041369
    Abstract: A plug-in network appliance is disclosed. In one aspect, a network appliance performs a bridge between two wireless communication formats. In another aspect, a network appliance is deployed to perform position location services. In another aspect, a mesh network comprising one or more network appliances is deployed. A mesh network comprising one or more network appliances may be deployed to perform position location services. A plug-in form factor is described. A network appliance may convert power received from a plug in a first format to power in a second format for powering various components. A network appliance may connect with a wireless network and/or a network connected through a plug. A plug-in network appliance may connect to a weight-bearing outlet. Various other aspects are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Awarepoint Corporation
    Inventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
  • Patent number: 8031120
    Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Awarepoint Corporation
    Inventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
  • Publication number: 20100090901
    Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: AWAREPOINT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C. Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
  • Publication number: 20100073235
    Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: AWAREPOINT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C. Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
  • Publication number: 20100052991
    Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: AWAREPOINT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C. Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
  • Patent number: 7626545
    Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Awarepoint Corporation
    Inventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C. Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
  • Patent number: 7616156
    Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Awarepoint Corporation
    Inventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
  • Patent number: 7602338
    Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Awarepoint Corporation
    Inventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
  • Publication number: 20090174569
    Abstract: A plug-in network appliance is disclosed. In one aspect, a network appliance performs a bridge between two wireless communication formats. In another aspect, a network appliance is deployed to perform position location services. In another aspect, a mesh network comprising one or more network appliances is deployed. A mesh network comprising one or more network appliances may be deployed to perform position location services. A plug-in form factor is described. A network appliance may convert power received from a plug in a first format to power in a second format for powering various components. A network appliance may connect with a wireless network and/or a network connected through a plug. A plug-in network appliance may connect to a weight-bearing outlet. Various other aspects are also presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Awarepoint Corporation
    Inventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
  • Patent number: 7463907
    Abstract: A plug-in network appliance is disclosed. In one aspect, a network appliance performs a bridge between two wireless communication formats. In another aspect, a network appliance is deployed to perform position location services. In another aspect, a mesh network comprising one or more network appliances is deployed. A mesh network comprising one or more network appliances may be deployed to perform position location services. A plug-in form factor is described. A network appliance may convert power received from a plug in a first format to power in a second format for powering various components. A network appliance may connect with a wireless network and/or a network connected through a plug. A plug-in network appliance may connect to a weight-bearing outlet. Various other aspects are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Awarepoint Corporation
    Inventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C. Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
  • Patent number: 7324824
    Abstract: A plug-in network appliance is disclosed. In one aspect, a network appliance performs a bridge between two wireless communication formats. In another aspect, a network appliance is deployed to perform position location services. In another aspect, a mesh network comprising one or more network appliances is deployed. A mesh network comprising one or more network appliances may be deployed to perform position location services. A plug-in form factor is described. A network appliance may convert power received from a plug in a first format to power in a second format for powering various components. A network appliance may connect with a wireless network and/or a network connected through a plug. A plug-in network appliance may connect to a weight-bearing outlet. Various other aspects are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Awarepoint Corporation
    Inventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C. Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
  • Patent number: 7312752
    Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating a measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space. Various other aspects are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Awarepoint Corporation
    Inventors: Derek M. Smith, James D. Adams, Nicolas C. Nierenberg, Joseph C. Baker
  • Patent number: D684899
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Joseph C. Baker