Patents by Inventor Kirk Hoffman

Kirk Hoffman 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).

  • FARE COLLECTING APPARATUS AND METHOD HAVING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ABILITY
    Publication number: 20160019726
    Abstract: A fare collection machine is provided. The fare collection machine includes: a controller; a database operatively connected to the controller configured to receive and provide data from the controller; a display screen operatively connected to the controller; a user input device operably connected to the controller; a payment input device operably connected to the controller; a data input device operatively connected to the controller, the data input device configured to input to the controller data collected on the same vehicle the fare collection machine is located; and a wireless communication device configured to commutate with a remote communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Bruce R. Joy, Andrew Chan, Kirk Hoffman