Patents by Inventor Kauko Valtonen

Kauko Valtonen 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: 8489061
    Abstract: The object of the invention is a method and a server for relaying and managing service calls. The invention is suitable, for example, for relaying and managing calls related to alarm and care services. The objective of the invention can be attained with a solution wherein the calls are routed from the customer terminal (230, 250) to a server (210) for relaying as an assignment to the service terminals (270) of service providers. The server (214) shall be programmed not only with the contact information of the service providers but also with additional service provider data based on which the service to which the assignment is to be sent is chosen. By using suitable additional data and selection criteria, the system can yield an efficient, quick, and affordable solution for relaying services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Oy Exrei Ab
    Inventor: Kauko Valtonen
  • Publication number: 20090016511
    Abstract: The object of the invention is a method and a server for relaying and managing service calls. The invention is suitable, for example, for relaying and managing calls related to alarm and care services. The objective of the invention can be attained with a solution wherein the calls are routed from the customer terminal (230, 250) to a server (210) for relaying as an assignment to the service terminals (270) of service providers. The server (214) shall be programmed not only with the contact information of the service providers but also with additional service provider data based on which the service to which the assignment is to be sent is chosen. By using suitable additional data and selection criteria, the system can yield an efficient, quick, and affordable solution for relaying services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: OY EXREI AB
    Inventor: Kauko Valtonen
  • Patent number: 7064661
    Abstract: A control and detection system for control of an object connected to the system, and for detection of object location in case of disappearance, theft or shifting of object, whereby the system has communication from each object at least to one data receiving device (3), (6) and from there data transmission (7) to the control unit. The system comprises an active short range transmitter that can be activated for function, furnished with a code of its own and placed in an object in the control area, a safety module monitoring the presence of the transmitter placed in an object in the area and/or detects a sender arriving to the area, base station of communication with connection to the control centre and the safety module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Inventors: Seppo Luode, Keijo Kantoluoto, Kauko Valtonen
  • Publication number: 20030156029
    Abstract: A control and detection system for control of an object connected to the system, and for detection of object location in case of disappearance, theft or shifting of object, whereby the system has communication from each object at least to one data receiving device (3), (6) and from there data transmission (7) to the control unit. The system comprises an active short range transmitter that can be activated for function, furnished with a code of its own and placed in an object in the control area, a safety module monitoring the presence of the transmitter placed in an object in the area and/or detects a sender arriving to the area, base station of communication with connection to the control centre and the safety module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Seppo Luode, Keijo Kantoluoto, Kauko Valtonen