Patents by Inventor Joseph W. Strazanac

Joseph W. Strazanac 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).

  • Digital memo recorder having removable memory unit for vehicle interior
    Patent number: 7636658
    Abstract: A digital memo recorder for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The digital memo recorder includes a digital audio recorder coupleable to an accessory unit of the vehicle interior. The digital audio recorder is configured to receive audible sounds from the vehicle interior. The digital memo recorder further includes a memory interface configured to receive a removable memory unit. The digital audio recorder is configured to digitize the audible sounds and to store the digitized data on the removable memory unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Douglas C. Campbell, Mark L. Zeinstra, Joseph W. Strazanac
  • System, method and device for providing communication between a vehicle and a plurality of wireless devices having different communication standards
    Patent number: 7493140
    Abstract: A system for providing communication between a vehicle and a plurality of wireless devices includes a receiver configured to receive wireless signals from the wireless devices. The received wireless signals are provided in accordance with a communication standard from the plurality of communication standards. The system also includes a wireless data transfer module coupled to the receiver and configured to support the plurality of communication standards, process the wireless signals and direct the data of the wireless signals to a corresponding vehicle system. The system may include a transmitter coupled to the wireless data transfer module. The transmitter is configured to transmit wireless signals from the vehicle to the wireless devices. The wireless data transfer module receives data from a vehicle system and provides the data to the transmitter in accordance with a communication standard from the plurality of communication standards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Mark Michmerhuizen, Timothy J. Syfert, John D. Spencer, Joseph W. Strazanac
  • Digital memo recorder having removable memory unit for vehicle interior
    Publication number: 20040022137
    Abstract: A digital memo recorder for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The digital memo recorder includes a digital audio recorder coupleable to an accessory unit of the vehicle interior. The digital audio recorder is configured to receive audible sounds from the vehicle interior. The digital memo recorder further includes a memory interface configured to receive a removable memory unit. The digital audio recorder is configured to digitize the audible sounds and to store the digitized data on the removable memory unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas C. Campbell, Mark L. Zeinstra, Joseph W. Strazanac
  • Modular electronic display and accessory mounting system for a vehicle
    Patent number: 5650929
    Abstract: A modular electronic system for vehicles employing a microprocessor to facilitate the implementation of additional vehicular features embodied in electronic accessory modules. The system includes a housing with separate mounting areas for receiving at least one of a plurality of plug-in electrical modules and one of a plurality of display boards for displaying information relating to associated modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Suzanne K. Potter, Paul S. VanLente, Joseph W. Strazanac, Michael J. Suman