Patents by Inventor Lee Priest

Lee Priest 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: 12200326
    Abstract: Systems and methods include a camera apparatus. The camera apparatus includes a mounting base and a plurality of sensors. The mounting base is adapted to mount to a structure. The plurality of sensors includes an array of image sensors arranged to simultaneously capture a combined 360 degree view around the camera apparatus. The plurality of sensors also includes at least one of infrared sensors, sound sensors, and motion sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: ETAK Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Charlie Terry, James Perry, Lee Priest
  • Publication number: 20250013950
    Abstract: In various embodiments, the present disclosure relates to managing completed jobs associated with a plurality of customers. Steps include training a machine learning model with customer data associated with one or more customers of an infrastructure service provider; parsing data related to one or more jobs, wherein the one or more jobs are associated with the one or more customers of the infrastructure service provider; determining, via the machine learning model, that one or more of the jobs are completed; and performing an action based on the determining.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Lee Priest, Tammie Grogan, Adrienne Johnson, Alysson Malinoski Mariano, Karina Kiyomi Uzumaki, Betty Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20250013957
    Abstract: In various embodiments, the present disclosure relates to managing customer infrastructure job requests through job completion. Steps include training a machine learning model with data associated with one or more customers of an infrastructure service provider; receiving one or more job requests from the one or more customers; identifying one or more insufficiencies in the one or more job requests based on the training; and performing one or more actions based on the identifying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Lee Priest, Tammie Grogan, Adrienne Johnson, Alysson Malinoski Mariano, Karina Kiyomi Uzumaki, Betty Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 12149832
    Abstract: Systems and methods include a camera apparatus. The camera apparatus includes a mounting base and a plurality of sensors. The mounting base is adapted to mount to a structure. The plurality of sensors includes an array of image sensors arranged to simultaneously capture a combined 360 degree view around the camera apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: ETAK Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Charlie Terry, James Perry, Lee Priest
  • Publication number: 20240370599
    Abstract: Systems and method for directional boring include causing one or more cameras to capture a plurality of photographs of an installation area; obtaining the plurality of photographs and causing processing of the plurality of photographs to provide one or more remote visualizations of the installation area; utilizing the one or more remote visualizations for determining one or more locations in the installation area best suited for directional boring; and installing portions of a fiber network via directional boring in the one or more locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventor: Lee Priest
  • Publication number: 20240370600
    Abstract: Systems and method for installing an overhead fiber network include causing one or more cameras to capture a plurality of photographs of an installation area; obtaining the plurality of photographs and causing processing of the plurality of photographs to provide one or more remote visualizations of the installation area; utilizing the one or more remote visualizations for determining optimal route for overhead fiber cables; and installing the fiber network based on the determined optimal route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventor: Lee Priest
  • Publication number: 20240372341
    Abstract: Systems and method for installing a fiber network to a structure include causing one or more cameras to capture a plurality of photographs of an installation area; obtaining the plurality of photographs and causing processing of the plurality of photographs to provide one or more remote visualizations of the installation area; utilizing the one or more remote visualizations for determining an installation procedure for installing the fiber network to the structure; and installing the fiber network based on the determined installation procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventor: Lee Priest
  • Publication number: 20240369796
    Abstract: Systems and method for installing a fiber network include causing one or more cameras to capture a plurality of photographs of an installation area; obtaining the plurality of photographs and causing processing of the plurality of photographs to provide one or more remote visualizations of the installation area; utilizing the one or more remote visualizations to determine an optimal route for trenching fiber cables; and installing the fiber network based on the determined optimal route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventor: Lee Priest
  • Publication number: 20240370986
    Abstract: Systems and method for performing micro-trenching include causing one or more cameras to capture a plurality of photographs of an installation area; obtaining the plurality of photographs and causing processing of the plurality of photographs to provide one or more remote visualizations of the installation area; utilizing the one or more remote visualizations to determine an optimal route for micro-trenching fiber cables; and performing the micro-trenching based on the determined optimal route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventor: Lee Priest
  • Patent number: 12111456
    Abstract: The application discloses a method and apparatus for imaging a sample by interferometric scattering microscopy, the method comprising illuminating a sample with at least one coherent light source, the sample being held at a sample location comprising an interface having a refractive index change, illuminating the sample with illuminating radiation to generate a backpropagating signal from the sample comprising light reflected at the interface and light scattered by the sample, splitting the backpropagating signal into first and second signals, modifying the second signal using a modifying element such that the second signal differs from the first signal, directing the first and second signals onto first and second detectors to generate, respectively, first and second images and comparing, by a processor, the first and second images to determine one or more characteristics of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignees: Refeyn Ltd, Oxford University Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Matthias Karl Franz Langhorst, Daniel Richard Cole, David John Lehar Graham, Philipp Kukura, Lee Priest
  • Patent number: 12081909
    Abstract: Systems and methods include a monitoring system. The monitoring system includes a camera apparatus and a server. The camera apparatus includes a mounting base adapted to mount to a support beam of a cell tower. The camera apparatus also includes a plurality of sensors including an array of image sensors arranged and adapted to simultaneously capture a combined 360 degree view of at least a portion of the cell tower around the camera apparatus. The server includes a memory storing instructions that, when executed, cause a processor to obtain a data from the camera apparatus including a plurality of images of the cell tower including equipment thereon, and display the data from the camera apparatus including the plurality of images of the cell tower including equipment thereon to a user in real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: ETAK Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Charlie Terry, James Perry, Lee Priest
  • Publication number: 20240262497
    Abstract: Systems and methods for performing cell site audits using Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs) include causing an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to fly near cell site components; collecting data associated with the cell site components, the surrounding airspace, and environment using the UAV, wherein the data is not collected by a technician during a tower climb; and processing the collected data to obtain information for the cell site audit, wherein the processing includes determining physical dimensions and locations of the cell site components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Applicant: ETAK Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Priest, Joseph Hummer
  • Patent number: 12039873
    Abstract: Systems and methods for drone air traffic control method include, in an air traffic control system configured to manage Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) flight in a geographic region, communicating to one or more UAVs via one or more wireless networks, wherein the one or more UAVs are configured to maintain their flight in the geographic region based on coverage of or connectivity to the one or more wireless networks; obtaining input related to a plurality of flying lanes in the geographic region and weather conditions in the geographic region; determining the plurality of flying lanes based on the input and weather conditions; and routing the one or more UAVs in the determined plurality of flying lanes considering air traffic, congestion, and obstructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Metal Raptor Inc.
    Inventor: Lee Priest
  • Patent number: 12039230
    Abstract: A method for constructing and implementing a power plant at a telecommunications site is disclosed. The method includes receiving data responsive to an initial site visit with the data representing field conditions of the telecommunications site. The method also includes generating a model of the existing infrastructure and generating a model of the power plant and inserting the model of the power plant into the model of the existing infrastructure. The method further includes obtaining a bill of materials for the power plant and validating the bill of materials based on the model of the power plant combined with the model of the telecommunications site and identifying type, quantity, and location of materials for acquisition. The method also includes developing a project plan for the power plant at least partially based on the model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: ETAK Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Lee Priest
  • Patent number: 12030630
    Abstract: A method for coordinating initiation of a power plant of a telecommunications site is disclosed herein. The method includes receiving construction plans and other project details for the power plant. The method also includes receiving data responsive to an initial site visit with the data representing field conditions of the telecommunications site, the data capture including one or more of photos and videos of existing infrastructure of the telecommunications site selected to receive and interface with the power plant. The method further includes generating one of a 360 degree view and a model of the existing infrastructure selected to receive and interface with the power plant. The method yet further includes ensuring the construction plans match the field conditions including the conditions of the existing infrastructure selected to receive and interface with the power plant and identifying any obstacles to the installation of the power plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: ETAK Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Lee Priest
  • Patent number: 12017798
    Abstract: A method for loading an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with one or more items is disclosed. The method includes determining a weight and a Center of Gravity of each of a plurality of objects. The plurality of objects includes one or more of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a container, one or more items to be delivered, and packaging for securing the one or more items to be delivered within one of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and the container. The method also includes optimizing a combined Center of Gravity of the plurality of objects for performing delivery by the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Metal Raptor Inc.
    Inventor: Lee Priest
  • Publication number: 20240203236
    Abstract: Systems and method for installing an alarming system at a cell site includes installing an alarm controller at a cell site; installing an alarm block at the cell site; coupling the alarm controller to the alarm block by way of a plurality of cables; coupling the alarm block to a plurality of components of the cell site by way of a plurality of cables, wherein the alarm block establishes a connection between the alarm controller and the components; causing one or more cameras to capture a 360 degree view of the cell site; and providing a close-out package, wherein the close-out package provides verification of the alarm controller installation. Various embodiments include utilizing three dimensional (3D) modeling to perform virtual site surveys for verifying the installation of the alarming system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Lee Priest
  • Publication number: 20240203237
    Abstract: Systems and method for installing and testing an alarming system at a cell site includes installing an alarm controller at a cell site; coupling a first end of a cable to an input of the alarm controller and a second end of the cable to a component of the cell site, wherein the alarm controller is adapted to provide alarming associated with the component; placing the component in a failure mode; and verifying that the alarm controller receives the alarm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Lee Priest
  • Publication number: 20240203053
    Abstract: Systems and method for installing an alarming system at a cell site includes installing an alarm controller at a cell site; coupling a first end of a cable to an input of the alarm controller and a second end of the cable to a component of the cell site, wherein the alarm controller is adapted to provide alarming associated with the component; causing one or more cameras to capture a 360 degree view of the cell site; and providing a close-out package, wherein the close-out package provides verification of the alarm controller installation. Various embodiments include utilizing three dimensional (3D) modeling to perform virtual site surveys for verifying the installation of the alarming system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Lee Priest
  • Patent number: 11961408
    Abstract: An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) air traffic control method utilizing wireless networks and concurrently supporting delivery application authorization and management communicating with a plurality of UAVs via a plurality of cell towers associated with the wireless networks, wherein the plurality of UAVs each include hardware and antennas adapted to communicate to the plurality of cell towers; maintaining data associated with flight of each of the plurality of UAVs based on the communicating; processing the maintained data to perform a plurality of functions associated with air traffic control of the plurality of UAVs; and processing the maintained data to perform a plurality of functions for the delivery application authorization and management for each of the plurality of UAVs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Metal Raptor Inc.
    Inventor: Lee Priest