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).

  • Patent number: 11716803
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Inventors: Weihu Chen, Guangting Guo, Hong Zhao, Jinpeng Hu, Mathew Sommers
  • Patent number: 11606852
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: SAVANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Guangting Guo, Kun Xiao, Mathew Sommers, Xin Qian, Chengbin Liu, Chunfeng Hong, Abhinav Bhandari
  • Publication number: 20220174800
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: SAVANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Weihu CHEN, Guangting GUO, Hong ZHAO, Jinpeng HU, Mathew SOMMERS
  • Publication number: 20210007202
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: CONSUMER LIGHTING (U.S.), LLC
    Inventors: Guangting GUO, Kun XIAO, Mathew SOMMERS, Xin QIAN, Chengbin LIU, Chunfeng HONG, Abhinav BHANDARI
  • Patent number: 9468311
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: William David Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Mark Kaminski, Todd Cassidy
  • Patent number: 8613524
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: William Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Larry Stadelman, Mark Kaminski, Samantha Schultz
  • Patent number: 8434889
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew Sommers, William David Sekela, Mark Edward Kaminski
  • Publication number: 20110228519
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Mathew Sommers, William David Sekela, Mark Edward Kaminski
  • Patent number: 8002434
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew Sommers, Mark J. Mayer, William David Sekela, Alan B. Toot, Gerald P. O'Hara, Jr., Joseph M. Hobbs
  • Patent number: 7954979
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew Sommers, Mark Mayer, Chris Bohler, James Petroski, Melissa Wesorick
  • Publication number: 20110096533
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: William Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Larry Stadelman, Mark Kaminski, Samantha Schultz
  • Publication number: 20110096551
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: William David Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Mark Kaminski, Todd Cassidy
  • Patent number: 7927154
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: William David Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Alan B. Toot, Gerald P. O'Hara, Jr., Todd E. Cassidy, Peter J. Totarella
  • Patent number: 7766497
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Mathew Sommers, William David Sekela, Gerald P. O'Hara, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20090280695
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: William David Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Alan B. Toot, Gerald P. O'Hara, JR., Todd E. Cassidy, Peter J. Totarella
  • Publication number: 20090161350
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Mathew Sommers, William David Sekela, Garald P. O'Hara, JR.
  • Patent number: 7497600
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: William Sekela, Alan Toot, Mark Mayer, Mathew Sommers
  • Patent number: 7479662
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Thomas F. Soules, Stanton Weaver, Jr., Chen-Lun Hsing Chen, Mathew Sommers, Boris Kolodin, Anan Achyut Setlur, Thomas Elliot Stecher
  • Publication number: 20080219002
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Mathew Sommers, Mark J. Mayer, William David Sekela, Alan B. Toot, Gerald P. O'Hara, Joseph M. Hobbs
  • Patent number: 7410275
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Mathew Sommers, Mark E. Kaminski