Patents by Inventor Mathew Sommers
Mathew Sommers 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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Patent number: 11716803Abstract: The present application relates to a method and an apparatus for controlling a device, a smart home device and system and a storage medium the device may be a lighting device. The method for controlling a device comprises: receiving a data stream including data for playing audio; acquiring reference data corresponding to a device control command controlling the device to perform one or more functions; determining whether at least a portion of the data in the data stream matches the reference data; and controlling, in case at least a portion of the data in the data stream matches the reference data, the device to perform one or more of the functions according to the corresponding device control command.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Inventors: Weihu Chen, Guangting Guo, Hong Zhao, Jinpeng Hu, Mathew Sommers
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Patent number: 11606852Abstract: A control device, lighting device including the control device, a lighting system and a method for controlling the lighting device are provided. In embodiments, the control device may comprise a communication unit and a controller. The communication unit may be operable to communicatively connect with a remote controller via a first wireless network and operable to communicatively connect with at least one mobile device via a second wireless network. The controller may be coupled to the communication unit and the lighting device, and configured to control the lighting device based on at least one signal of those received by the communication unit from the remote controller and the at least one mobile device. The first wireless network and the second wireless network operate at different bands. The lighting system may include the lighting device and the remote controller.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: SAVANT TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Guangting Guo, Kun Xiao, Mathew Sommers, Xin Qian, Chengbin Liu, Chunfeng Hong, Abhinav Bhandari
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Publication number: 20220174800Abstract: The present application relates to a method and an apparatus for controlling a device, a smart home device and system and a storage medium the device may be a lighting device. The method for controlling a device comprises: receiving a data stream including data for playing audio; acquiring reference data corresponding to a device control command controlling the device to perform one or more functions; determining whether at least a portion of the data in the data stream matches the reference data; and controlling, in case at least a portion of the data in the data stream matches the reference data, the device to perform one or more of the functions according to the corresponding device control command.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: SAVANT TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Weihu CHEN, Guangting GUO, Hong ZHAO, Jinpeng HU, Mathew SOMMERS
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Publication number: 20210007202Abstract: A control device, lighting device including the control device, a lighting system and a method for controlling the lighting device are provided. In embodiments, the control device may comprise a communication unit and a controller. The communication unit may be operable to communicatively connect with a remote controller via a first wireless network and operable to communicatively connect with at least one mobile device via a second wireless network. The controller may be coupled to the communication unit and the lighting device, and configured to control the lighting device based on at least one signal of those received by the communication unit from the remote controller and the at least one mobile device. The first wireless network and the second wireless network operate at different bands. The lighting system may include the lighting device and the remote controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Applicant: CONSUMER LIGHTING (U.S.), LLCInventors: Guangting GUO, Kun XIAO, Mathew SOMMERS, Xin QIAN, Chengbin LIU, Chunfeng HONG, Abhinav BHANDARI
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Patent number: 9468311Abstract: An optic assembly includes a light source, a reflector to reflect light emitted by the light source, and an optical lens disposed over and/or around the light source. The optical lens is configured to direct light emitted from the light source using refraction and total internal reflection.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: William David Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Mark Kaminski, Todd Cassidy
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Patent number: 8613524Abstract: A lighting assembly for illuminating a display case, where the lighting assembly is mounted to a display case and includes a visibility envelop within which an onlooker of the display case cannot see. The lighting assembly includes an elongated frame provisioned to receive modular inserts and at least one modular insert operatively connected to the elongated frame. The at least one modular insert includes a light module, where the light module includes an optical lens and a light source. The optical lens is disposed over and/or around the light source and is disposed exclusively within the visibility envelope. The optical lens is fashioned to control light emitted from the light source using refraction and total internal reflection.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: William Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Larry Stadelman, Mark Kaminski, Samantha Schultz
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Patent number: 8434889Abstract: A retail display case includes a case, retail product supports in the case, and a plurality of substantially point light sources in the case. Light sources located at or near eye level of a consumer of typical height throw light at an angle from horizontal and toward retail products in the case.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Mathew Sommers, William David Sekela, Mark Edward Kaminski
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Publication number: 20110228519Abstract: A retail display case includes a case, retail product supports in the case, and a plurality of substantially point light sources in the case. Light sources located at or near eye level of a consumer of typical height throw light at an angle from horizontal and toward retail products in the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Mathew Sommers, William David Sekela, Mark Edward Kaminski
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Patent number: 8002434Abstract: An LED lamp for use in a display case includes a plurality of LEDs and an optic for redirecting the light to illuminate the contents of the display case.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Mathew Sommers, Mark J. Mayer, William David Sekela, Alan B. Toot, Gerald P. O'Hara, Jr., Joseph M. Hobbs
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Patent number: 7954979Abstract: A lighting assembly for illuminating a display case includes an LED that illuminates items placed in the display case. The lighting assembly can attach to a door, a door frame, or another structure of the display case.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2005Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Mathew Sommers, Mark Mayer, Chris Bohler, James Petroski, Melissa Wesorick
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Publication number: 20110096533Abstract: A lighting assembly for illuminating a display case, where the lighting assembly is mounted to a display case and includes a visibility envelop within which an onlooker of the display case cannot see. The lighting assembly includes an elongated frame provisioned to receive modular inserts and at least one modular insert operatively connected to the elongated frame. The at least one modular insert includes a light module, where the light module includes an optical lens and a light source. The optical lens is disposed over and/or around the light source and is disposed exclusively within the visibility envelope. The optical lens is fashioned to control light emitted from the light source using refraction and total internal reflection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: William Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Larry Stadelman, Mark Kaminski, Samantha Schultz
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Publication number: 20110096551Abstract: An optic assembly includes a light source, a reflector to reflect light emitted by the light source, and an optical lens disposed over and/or around the light source. The optical lens is configured to direct light emitted from the light source using refraction and total internal reflection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: William David Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Mark Kaminski, Todd Cassidy
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Patent number: 7927154Abstract: A bi-pin connector for a luminaire includes a base and pins that can rotate relative to the base. The pins can also translate relative to a light fixture housing in a direction transverse to the axis about which the pins rotate. A luminaire including the bi-pin connector is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: William David Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Alan B. Toot, Gerald P. O'Hara, Jr., Todd E. Cassidy, Peter J. Totarella
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Patent number: 7766497Abstract: A lamp that can be used in a refrigerated or cold environment where an overall light output measured on a target plane is not significantly reduced due to condensation or fog includes a housing including a translucent cover, an LED disposed in the housing, and an anti-fog film. The LED is disposed in the housing with relation to the translucent cover such that light from the LED passes through the cover. The anti-fog film is disposed on at least one of the surfaces of the translucent cover.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Lumination LLCInventors: Mathew Sommers, William David Sekela, Gerald P. O'Hara, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090280695Abstract: A bi-pin connector for a luminaire includes a base and pins that can rotate relative to the base. The pins can also translate relative to a light fixture housing in a direction transverse to the axis about which the pins rotate. A luminaire including the bi-pin connector is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventors: William David Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Alan B. Toot, Gerald P. O'Hara, JR., Todd E. Cassidy, Peter J. Totarella
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Publication number: 20090161350Abstract: A lamp that can be used in a refrigerated or cold environment where an overall light output measured on a target plane is not significantly reduced due to condensation or fog includes a housing including a translucent cover, an LED disposed in the housing, and an anti-fog film. The LED is disposed in the housing with relation to the translucent cover such that light from the LED passes through the cover. The anti-fog film is disposed on at least one of the surfaces of the translucent cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: Lumination LLCInventors: Mathew Sommers, William David Sekela, Garald P. O'Hara, JR.
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Patent number: 7497600Abstract: A booster optic is provided in an LED light assembly that includes a primary reflective surface to redirect light towards a desired location to form an illuminance pattern that when combined with a first illuminance pattern, which is formed by only the primary reflector, provides a combined illuminance pattern having a more uniform illuminance characteristic as compared to not having the booster optic.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Lumination LLCInventors: William Sekela, Alan Toot, Mark Mayer, Mathew Sommers
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Patent number: 7479662Abstract: An LED device including an LED chip and a lens positioned apart from the chip and coated with a uniform thickness layer of fluorescent phosphor for converting at least some of the radiation emitted by the chip into visible light. Positioning the phosphor layer away from the LED improves the efficiency of the device and produces more consistent color rendition. The surface area of the lens is preferably at least ten times the surface area of the LED chip. For increased efficiency, the reflector and submount can also be coated with phosphor to further reduce internal absorption.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Lumination LLCInventors: Thomas F. Soules, Stanton Weaver, Jr., Chen-Lun Hsing Chen, Mathew Sommers, Boris Kolodin, Anan Achyut Setlur, Thomas Elliot Stecher
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Publication number: 20080219002Abstract: An LED lamp for use in a display case includes a plurality of LEDs and an optic for redirecting the light to illuminate the contents of the display case.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Mathew Sommers, Mark J. Mayer, William David Sekela, Alan B. Toot, Gerald P. O'Hara, Joseph M. Hobbs
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Patent number: 7410275Abstract: An apparatus for distributing light from a light source includes a support and an optic supported by the support. The optic includes a truncated axially symmetric body.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2004Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Lumination LLCInventors: Mathew Sommers, Mark E. Kaminski