Patents by Inventor Joseph Frank

Joseph Frank 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: 12095586
    Abstract: Doorbell systems can include a doorbell and a chime. In some embodiments, the chime can be communicatively coupled to a wireless network of a building, to the doorbell, and to a remote computing device. In several embodiments, the chime facilitates communication with at least one of the doorbell, the remote computing device, and a remote sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: SkyBell Technologies IP, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Frank Scalisi
  • Publication number: 20240304888
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for managing temperature of a rechargeable battery between multiple available states of heating. Different thresholds may be used for turning on, and turning off, one or more heating elements associated with the rechargeable battery, and/or for otherwise changing states of the one or more heating elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Frank, Vijayanand Dubey, Gary Michael Rekstad, JR., Uday Krishna Garpathi, Benny Pruden, Joseph Thomas Rodolico, Christopher Stone, David Urban
  • Publication number: 20240296721
    Abstract: A method of operating a doorbell system can include receiving, by a remote computing device, a notification of an emergency event and in response to the receiving, illuminating at least one light of a doorbell to indicate an occurrence of the emergency event. The method can further include, in response to receiving the notification, initiating a communication with an emergency dispatcher and/or an emergency contact. The at least one light can illuminate in a variety of colors and illumination patterns corresponding to the type of emergency event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Frank Scalisi, Mark Furnari
  • Patent number: 12075196
    Abstract: The disclosure includes a doorbell having a visitor detection system that can comprise at least one of a camera, a microphone, and a motion detector. The method for using the doorbell can comprise recording, via the camera, video data that represents a video. The method can also comprise recording, via the microphone, audio data that represents audio. The method of using the doorbell can comprise transmitting at least a portion of the video data and at least a portion of the audio data, to a remote computing device that is communicatively coupled to the doorbell. The method can also comprise transmitting the video data and the audio data to a remote server that is communicatively coupled to the doorbell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: SkyBell Technologies IP, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Frank Scalisi, Seton Paul Kasmir, Jeremy Norberg
  • Publication number: 20240273717
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying rogue plants in an agricultural field. One example computer-implemented system includes accessing data specific to an agricultural field, where the data includes an image of the field captured, by at least one capture device, during a particular growth stage of a crop in the field. The method also includes applying a trained classifier model to the sub-images from the image and classifying, using the trained classifier model, each of the multiple plants included in the sub-images as a rogue plant or as not a rogue plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Tanmay AGARWAL, Joshua DEAN, Michael Joseph FRANK, Balathasan GIRITHARAN, Patricio S. LA ROSA ARAYA, Andrew MUEHLFELD, Alexander Harry SHERIDAN, Zachary Kevin STRAATMANN, Dimitris ZERMAS
  • Publication number: 20240251146
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for using one or more components of a device, such as a camera, to generate complementary heat for the device, such as a camera lens of the device. In one aspect this can be accomplished by activating the one or more components and/or by causing the one or more components to operate in a particular manner expected to generate heat. The generated heat may be instead of or in addition to heat generated by one or more dedicated heaters. The selected components may produce heat as an incidental effect for performing other functions of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Gary Michael Rekstad, JR., Vijayanand Dubey, Joseph Frank, Uday Krishna Garpathi, Benny Pruden, Joseph Thomas Rodolico, Christopher Stone, David Urban
  • Publication number: 20240251040
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for power management of doorbell systems are described herein. A doorbell system comprising at least a camera and a chime may cause a connection to be established. The connection may be established between the camera at least one user device. A first indication to cause the chime to output a first audio notification may be received. Based on determining that the connection is established between the camera and the at least one user device, prevention of outputting the first audio notification by the chime may be caused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Gary Michael REKSTAD, JR., Vijayanand DUBEY, Joseph FRANK, Uday Krishna GARPATHI, Benny J. PRUDEN, Joseph RODOLICO, Christopher STONE, David URBAN
  • Publication number: 20240223891
    Abstract: A device (e.g., a security device, a video doorbell, a security camera, etc.) may receive an input voltage and based on the input voltage may determine the input power available to the device. The device may access various power level requirements associated with one or more functional components associated with the device. The device may then determine one or more functional components to activate or set to an active status on the device based on the input power available to the device, component power level requirements for one or more of the functional components, and other factors such as priority levels and preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: David Urban, Gary Michael Rekstad, JR., Vijayanand Dubey, Uday Krishna Garpathi, Benny Pruden, Joseph Rodolico, Joseph Frank, Christopher Stone
  • Patent number: 12026635
    Abstract: Described is a system and method for proactively determining and resolving events having low confidence scores and/or resolving disputed events. For example, when an event, such as a pick of an item from an inventory location within a materials handling facility occurs, the event aspects (e.g., user involved in the event, item involved in the event, action performed) are determined based on information provided from one or more input components (e.g., camera, weight sensor). If each event aspect cannot be determined with a high degree of confidence, the event information is provided to an associate for resolution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Wyatt David Camp, Dilip Kumar, Amber Autrey Taylor, Jason Michael Famularo, Thomas Meilandt Mathiesen, Jared Joseph Frank
  • Publication number: 20240214237
    Abstract: Doorbell systems can include a doorbell and a remote communication device. In some embodiments, the remote communication device can be communicatively coupled to a wireless network of a building, to the doorbell, and to a remote computing device. In several embodiments, the remote communication device facilitates communication with at least one of the doorbell, the remote computing device, and a remote sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Frank Scalisi, Seton Paul Kasmir, Andrew Paul Thomas, Desiree Mejia
  • Patent number: 12020557
    Abstract: A method of operating a doorbell system can include receiving, by a remote computing device, a notification of an emergency event and in response to the receiving, illuminating at least one light of a doorbell to indicate an occurrence of the emergency event. The method can further include, in response to receiving the notification, initiating a communication with an emergency dispatcher and/or an emergency contact. The at least one light can illuminate in a variety of colors and illumination patterns corresponding to the type of emergency event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: SkyBell Technologies IP, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Frank Scalisi, Mark Furnari
  • Patent number: 12020304
    Abstract: Described is a system and method for presenting event information to a user and, if necessary, obtaining confirmation of different aspects (user, item, action) of the event. In some implementations, an event includes a user, an action, and an item. For example, an event may include a user picking an item from an inventory location, a user placing an item into a tote associated with the user, etc. if the aspects of the event cannot be determined with a high enough degree of confidence, a user interface may be generated and sent to the user requesting confirmation of one or more of the aspects of the event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dilip Kumar, Gianna Lise Puerini, Jason Michael Famularo, Amber Autrey Taylor, Thomas Meilandt Mathiesen, Jared Joseph Frank
  • Publication number: 20240177579
    Abstract: Doorbells can send data to each other to enable a first doorbell user to warn a second doorbell user regarding a suspicious visitor. A first user can indicate a first trait of a visitor via a first remote computing device. The first user can create a user group to enable the members of the user group to use their doorbells to take pictures of suspicious visitors and to send the pictures of the suspicious visitors to other members of the user group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2024
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Frank Scalisi, Andrew Paul Thomas, Gregory Saul Harrison, Desiree Mejia
  • Publication number: 20240177145
    Abstract: Various aspects described herein for implementing computer implemented techniques for facilitating promotional campaigns, market-making, and regulatory compliance activities relating to blockchain-based digital assets. At least one aspect of the present disclosure is directed to techniques for managing and facilitating transactions in digital assets and physical collectibles using blockchain technology, including minting, revealing, and offering automated buyback functionalities for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Physical Collectibles (RWAs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Applicant: Lucky Hive Ventures LLC
    Inventors: Andrea Miele, Jessica Diorio Dunn, Dean Wolf, Pratik Kadam, Joseph Frank Ioia
  • Publication number: 20240171667
    Abstract: A doorbell system can be used to block a first electricity that is less than a first threshold from entering an electronic chime. By blocking the first electricity from entering the electronic chime, the electronic chime is not allowed to emit a notification sound. The doorbell system can also be used to allow a second electricity that is greater than the first threshold to enter the electronic chime. By allowing the second electricity to enter the electronic chime, this can allow the electronic chime to emit a notification sound in response to a visitor being present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventor: Joseph Frank Scalisi
  • Patent number: 11986843
    Abstract: A product dispenser with a reservoir for a product and a cap. The cap has a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly can include a button configured to dispense the product through a lower end orifice of the pipette, when the button is actuated. The second assembly can include a pipette rigidly connected and in fluidic communication with a chamber configured to change its volume depending on the movement of the first assembly relative to the second assembly and the movement of the button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Stefano Bartolucci, Haiyan Sun, Geoffrey Allen King, Michael Vincent Schlasinger, Joseph Frank Clear, III
  • Publication number: 20240163130
    Abstract: A security system can be configured to mount to a power outlet. The security system can include an outwardly facing portion configured to face away from the power outlet and an inwardly facing portion having a first electrical prong and a second electrical prong that protrude into the power outlet to mount the security system to the power outlet. The security system can also include a detection system comprising a camera and a motion detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2024
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: SKYBELL TECHNOLOGIES IP, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Frank Scalisi
  • Publication number: 20240154838
    Abstract: Doorbells often include a button to enable visitors to ring a chime to summon building occupants. In some embodiments, doorbells include a camera to take pictures of visitors. In several embodiments, doorbells include covers that are light filters. These light filters can cover infrared light sources such as infrared light emitting diodes. The light filters can pass infrared light while blocking visible light. In several embodiments, a front portion of a camera assembly fits through a hole in a light filter. Light filters can help secure camera assemblies and can form a portion of a doorbell's outer housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventor: Joseph Frank Scalisi
  • Publication number: 20240121365
    Abstract: A security system can include an electronic doorbell comprising a first camera configurable to capture an image of a first zone, a button configurable to enable a visitor to sound an electronic chime, and a first microphone configurable to capture sounds. The security system can also include an electronic garage door controller communicatively coupled to the electronic doorbell, the electronic garage door controller comprising a second camera configurable to capture an image of a second zone, and a second microphone configurable to capture sounds. The security system can also include a remote computing device communicatively coupled to at least one of the electronic doorbell and the electronic garage door controller. The remote computing device can be configurable to display at least one of the image of the first zone and the image of the second zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventor: Joseph Frank Scalisi
  • Patent number: D1045962
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: SkyBell Technologies IP, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Frank Scalisi