Patents by Inventor Mark P. Zachos
Mark P. Zachos 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).
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Publication number: 20230119190Abstract: A vehicle network security arrangement for a vehicle, having a network vulnerable to attacks from at least one threat. One or more external devices, being a source of at least one threat, are connectable and communicate with a vehicle network. A cyber security device is connected to the network and receives data being sent to and data transmitted from the network. The cyber security device includes a memory and an anomaly detection system (ADS) that detects the at least one threat in the data being begin sent to the network and the data being sent from the network. A memory of the cyber security device keeps a data log that contains information concerning the at least one threat, which is accessible by a user accessing the memory of the cyber security device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Applicant: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Mark P. ZACHOS, Prakash K. KULKARNI
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Patent number: 11522696Abstract: An Intrusion Defense System for protecting the computer systems of a vehicle includes a vehicle having a computer with a direct wired or Radio frequency or other contact-less remote connection diagnosis connection port interface. A hardware device for protecting the computer from hazardous software code intrusions into the computer system. is used to protect the computer from unwanted hacks or intrusions into the system. The hardware device includes at least one or more of: a Diagnostic Port Gateway; a CAN Conditioner; and a CAN Data Security Diode and combinations of these.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Prakash K. Kulkarni, Mark P. Zachos
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Publication number: 20210288801Abstract: An Intrusion Defense System for protecting the computer systems of a vehicle includes a vehicle having a computer with a direct wired or Radio frequency or other contact-less remote connection diagnosis connection port interface. A hardware device for protecting the computer from hazardous software code intrusions into the computer system. is used to protect the computer from unwanted hacks or intrusions into the system. The hardware device includes at least one or more of: a Diagnostic Port Gateway; a CAN Conditioner; and a CAN Data Security Diode and combinations of these.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Prakash K. KULKARNI, Mark P. ZACHOS
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Patent number: 9254086Abstract: A wireless diagnostic sensor link for providing wireless communication between a signal source and a monitoring device. The wireless diagnostic sensor link includes a signal input device operable for receiving a signal from the signal source in a first communication protocol in the form of an analog signal, converting the analog signal to a digital signal, and transmitting the digital signal in the form of a wireless communication protocol. The wireless diagnostic sensor link also includes a signal output device, which receives the digital signal. The signal output device is in electrical communication with the monitoring device, and is also operable for communicating with the signal input device. The signal output device converts the digital signal back to an analog signal, and sends the signal to the monitoring device in the form of a second communications protocol.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Anthony B. Vink, Michael T. Jewell, Mark P. Zachos
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Patent number: 8880654Abstract: A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic messages between networks within a vehicle and a host computer. The protocol adapter operates as a voltage translator to support J1708 software. The protocol adapter also recognizes when the protocol adapter is connected to a host computer running the J1939 and/or J1708 protocols and automatically switches to that protocol.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2012Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventor: Mark P. Zachos
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Patent number: 8706033Abstract: An adapter for providing wireless communication between a transducer and a computer. The adapter of the present invention includes a processor and a first connector operable for connecting the adapter to the transducer. The connector is in electrical communication with the processor such that the processor receives at least one measured parameter from the transducer. The present invention also includes at least one radio transmitter in electrical communication with the processor, the processor operable to transfer the measured parameter to the at least one radio transmitter for wirelessly transmitting the measured parameter to the computer. The radio transmitter is able to broadcast in one or more wireless communication protocols. The adapter of the present invention is suitable for operation with any type of transducer that functions as a sensor/detector, an actuator, or the like, and is able to transfer the measured parameter detected by the transducer wirelessly to a computer.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Dearborn Group TechnologyInventors: Robin Blanton, Roger Leon Van Elslander, Anthony B. Vink, Mark P. Zachos
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Patent number: 8538269Abstract: The present invention is an adapter for providing wireless communication between a digital multimeter (DMM) and a computer. The adapter has a processor as well as a transmitter operable for transmitting signals to the (DMM) from the processor. The adapter also includes a receiver operable for receiving signals from the DMM, the processor is able to receive the signals from the receiver. The adapter of the present invention also includes at least one radio transmitter operable for providing wireless communication between the processor and the computer. The data measurements obtained through communication with the DMM via the receiver and transmitter are transferred wirelessly to the adapter. The data measurements obtained by the adapter are then transferred wirelessly from the adapter to the computer through the radio transmitter. The radio transmitter is operable to communicate wirelessly with the computer in one or more communication protocols, such as Zigbee and WiFi.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Robin Blanton, Roger Leon Van Elslander, Anthony B. Vink, Mark P. Zachos
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Patent number: 8487817Abstract: The present invention is an endplate formed as part of a device used for transmitting or receiving a signal. The endplate has an inner plate, an outer plate operable for being connected to the inner plate, and an antenna mounted to the inner plate. The antenna is operable for connection with a device, such as a protocol adapter, which transmits and receives a signal. The endplate is operable for providing a ground plane relationship between the endplate and the antenna. The ground plane relationship between the endplate and the antenna is accomplished through the use of one of either the inner plate our outer plate being made of metal.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Timothy S. Roddy, Mark P. Zachos
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Publication number: 20130173751Abstract: A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic messages between networks within a vehicle and a host computer. The protocol adapter operates as a voltage translator to support J1708 software. The protocol adapter also recognizes when the protocol adapter is connected to a host computer running the J1939 and/or J1708 protocols and automatically switches to that protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventor: Mark P. Zachos
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Publication number: 20130148701Abstract: A wireless diagnostic sensor link for providing wireless communication between a signal source and a monitoring device. The wireless diagnostic sensor link includes a signal input device operable for receiving a signal from the signal source in a first communication protocol in the form of an analog signal, converting the analog signal to a digital signal, and transmitting the digital signal in the form of a wireless communication protocol. The wireless diagnostic sensor link also includes a signal output device, which receives the digital signal. The signal output device is in electrical communication with the monitoring device, and is also operable for communicating with the signal input device. The signal output device converts the digital signal back to an analog signal, and sends the signal to the monitoring device in the form of a second communications protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Anthony B. Vink, Michael T. Jewell, Mark P. Zachos
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Publication number: 20120077435Abstract: An adapter for providing wireless communication between a transducer and a computer. The adapter of the present invention includes a processor and a first connector operable for connecting the adapter to the transducer. The connector is in electrical communication with the processor such that the processor receives at least one measured parameter from the transducer. The present invention also includes at least one radio transmitter in electrical communication with the processor, the processor operable to transfer the measured parameter to the at least one radio transmitter for wirelessly transmitting the measured parameter to the computer. The radio transmitter is able to broadcast in one or more wireless communication protocols. The adapter of the present invention is suitable for operation with any type of transducer that functions as a sensor/detector, an actuator, or the like, and is able to transfer the measured parameter detected by the transducer wirelessly to a computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Dearborn Group TechnologyInventors: Robin Blanton, Roger Leon Van Elslander, Anthony B. Vink, Mark P. Zachos
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Publication number: 20120045988Abstract: The present invention is an adapter for providing wireless communication between a digital multimeter (DMM) and a computer. The adapter has a processor as well as a transmitter operable for transmitting signals to the (DMM) from the processor. The adapter also includes a receiver operable for receiving signals from the DMM, the processor is able to receive the signals from the receiver. The adapter of the present invention also includes at least one radio transmitter operable for providing wireless communication between the processor and the computer. The data measurements obtained through communication with the DMM via the receiver and transmitter are transferred wirelessly to the adapter. The data measurements obtained by the adapter are then transferred wirelessly from the adapter to the computer through the radio transmitter. The radio transmitter is operable to communicate wirelessly with the computer in one or more communication protocols, such as Zigbee and WiFi.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: Dearborn Group TechnologyInventors: Robin Blanton, Roger Leon Van Elslander, Anthony B. Vink, Mark P. Zachos
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Publication number: 20110187605Abstract: The present invention is an endplate formed as part of a device used for transmitting or receiving a signal. The endplate has an inner plate, an outer plate operable for being connected to the inner plate, and an antenna mounted to the inner plate. The antenna is operable for connection with a device, such as a protocol adapter, which transmits and receives a signal. The endplate is operable for providing a ground plane relationship between the endplate and the antenna. The ground plane relationship between the endplate and the antenna is accomplished through the use of one of either the inner plate our outer plate being made of metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: Dearborn Group TechnologyInventors: Timothy S. Roddy, Mark P. Zachos