Patents by Inventor Joseph P. Newell

Joseph P. Newell 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).

  • Systems and methods for monitoring altitude sensing beacons
    Patent number: 10097952
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present inventions are related to monitoring physical location of a monitored target, but not limited to, use of beacon location information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: BI Incorporated
    Inventors: James J. Buck, Jr., Cady Lyn Brooks, Joseph P. Newell, Richard Wallace Miller, Jr.
  • Systems and methods for utilizing information to monitor targets
    Patent number: 10074261
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for monitoring movement in relation to locations about which data is available from one or more sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: BI Incorporated
    Inventors: James J. Buck, Jr., Joseph P. Newell, Cady Lynn Brooks
  • Systems and methods for power efficient tracking
    Patent number: 9989649
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for power efficient tracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: BI Incorporated
    Inventors: James J. Buck, Jr., Cady Lyn Brooks, Joseph P. Newell
  • Systems and Methods for Monitoring Altitude Sensing Beacons
    Publication number: 20170339519
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present inventions are related to monitoring physical location of a monitored target, but not limited to, use of beacon location information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: James J. Buck, JR., Cady Lyn Brooks, Joseph P. Newell, Richard Wallace Miller, JR.
  • Systems and methods for supporting zones in a monitoring system
    Patent number: 9668095
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for adaptive monitoring of physical movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: BI Incorporated
    Inventors: Joseph P. Newell, James J. Jr. Buck
  • Systems and methods for individual tracking using multi-source energy harvesting
    Patent number: 9569952
    Abstract: The present inventions are related to monitoring movement, and in particular to systems and methods for extending the service life of a monitoring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: BI Incorporated
    Inventors: James J. Buck, Jr., Joseph P. Newell, Cady Lynn Brooks
  • Systems and Methods for Pursuit Governance in a Monitoring System
    Publication number: 20160320467
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for supporting enhanced target pursuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: James J. Buck, JR., Michael Todd Cooke, Joseph P. Newell
  • Systems and Methods for Sound Event Target Monitor Correlation
    Publication number: 20160306024
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present inventions provide systems and method for correlating monitor information with sound event information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: James J. Buck, JR., Joseph P. Newell, Cady Lyn Brooks
  • Systems and methods for pursuit governance in a monitoring system
    Patent number: 9423487
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for supporting enhanced target pursuit. As an example, a system is disclosed that includes a monitoring device including: a location determination circuit and a controller circuit. The location determination circuit is operable to identify a location of the monitoring device. The controller circuit is operable to: receive a request to modify a schedule of location updates from a standard mode schedule to a pursuit mode schedule, where the standard mode schedule calls for updating the location of the monitoring device at a lower rate than the pursuit mode schedule; and cause an increase in the rate of updating and reporting the location in accordance with the request to modify.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: BI Incorporated
    Inventors: James J. Buck, Jr., Michael Todd Cooke, Joseph P. Newell
  • Systems and methods for image based tamper detection
    Patent number: 9355579
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for monitoring movement, and in particular to systems and methods for monitoring monitor targets, and more particularly, to systems and methods for using images in relation to tamper detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: BI Incorporated
    Inventors: James J. Buck, Jr., Joseph P. Newell, Cady Lynn Brooks
  • Systems and methods for contact avoidance
    Patent number: 9355548
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for collision avoidance. As an example, a system for collision avoidance is disclosed that includes: a first monitoring device, a second monitoring device, and a monitoring system. The monitoring system is operable to: receive information from the first monitoring device and the second monitoring device, identify a first zone around the first monitoring device and a second zone around the second monitoring device, and identify an intersection of the first zone and the second zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: BI Incorporated
    Inventors: James J. Buck, Jr., Joseph P. Newell
  • Systems and Methods for Power Efficient Tracking
    Publication number: 20150327214
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for power efficient tracking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: James J. Buck, JR., Cady Lyn Brooks, Joseph P. Newell
  • Systems and Methods for Pursuit Governance in a Monitoring System
    Publication number: 20150279200
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for supporting enhanced target pursuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: James J. Buck, Michael Todd Cooke, Joseph P. Newell
  • Systems and Methods for Individual Tracking Using Multi-Source Energy Harvesting
    Publication number: 20150228184
    Abstract: The present inventions are related to monitoring movement, and in particular to systems and methods for extending the service life of a monitoring device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: James J. Buck, JR., Joseph P. Newell, Cady Lynn Brooks
  • Systems and Methods for Image Based Tamper Detection
    Publication number: 20150078622
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for monitoring movement, and in particular to systems and methods for monitoring monitor targets, and more particularly, to systems and methods for using images in relation to tamper detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: James J. Buck, JR., Joseph P. Newell, Cady Lynn Brooks
  • Systems and Methods for Contact Avoidance
    Publication number: 20150061864
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for collision avoidance. As an example, a system for collision avoidance is disclosed that includes: a first monitoring device, a second monitoring device, and a monitoring system. The monitoring system is operable to: receive information from the first monitoring device and the second monitoring device, identify a first zone around the first monitoring device and a second zone around the second monitoring device, and identify an intersection of the first zone and the second zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: BI Incorporated
    Inventors: James J. Buck, JR., Joseph P. Newell
  • Systems and Methods for Utilizing Information to Monitor Targets
    Publication number: 20150048948
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for monitoring movement in relation to locations about which data is available from one or more sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: BI Incorporated
    Inventors: James J. Buck, JR., Joseph P. Newell, Cady Lynn Brooks
  • Systems and methods for disrupting criminal activity
    Patent number: 8629776
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for behavior determination. As an example, a system for behavior determination is disclosed that includes: a first monitoring device, a second monitoring device, and a monitoring system. The monitoring system is operable to: receive information from the first monitoring device; receive information from the second monitoring device; identify at least a first zone around the first monitoring device; identify at least a second zone around the second monitoring device; and characterize an intersection of the first zone and the second zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: BI Incorporated
    Inventors: James J. Buck, Joseph P. Newell
  • Systems and methods for variable collision avoidance
    Patent number: 8576065
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for collision avoidance. As an example, a system for collision avoidance is disclosed that includes: a first monitoring device, a second monitoring device, and a monitoring system. The monitoring system is operable to: receive information from the first monitoring device and the second monitoring device, identify a first zone around the first monitoring device and a second zone around the second monitoring device, and identify an intersection of the first zone and the second zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: BI Incorporated
    Inventors: James J. Buck, Joseph P. Newell
  • Systems and methods for adaptive monitoring and tracking of a target having a learning period
    Patent number: 8493219
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for adaptive monitoring of physical movement. As one example, a method for adaptive initialization of a monitoring system is discussed. The method includes associating a monitor device with a monitor target; receiving information indicating movement of the monitor target from the monitor device; plotting or defining one or more paths corresponding to the movement of the monitor target during a learning period; and based at least in part on the one or more paths, identifying one or more exclusion zones where movement of the monitor target is restricted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: BI Incorporated
    Inventors: James J. Buck, Joseph P. Newell