Patents by Inventor Matthew J. Via

Matthew J. Via 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).

  • Automatic gate control system for freeway interchanges
    Patent number: 6696977
    Abstract: A freeway interchange traffic rerouting control system allows individual ones of the gates and signs to be operated from a workstation connected via the Internet to a web server and communications server that control spread spectrum radio transceivers. A system operator logs onto the Internet, proceeds to the interchange URL where a control panel and video screen appear. Signals may be sent from the workstation to a web server to operate the gates and to turn on advanced warning signs. Video feeds from strategically located cameras allow for viewing traffic activity at the intersection at the remote workstation. Provision is also made for detecting instances of violations whereby an alarm is given and the video detailing the violation is captured for analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: ThomTech Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory E. Thompson, Matthew J. Via
  • Automatic gate control system for freeway interchanges
    Publication number: 20030201907
    Abstract: A freeway interchange traffic rerouting control system allows individual ones of the gates and signs to be operated from a workstation connected via the Internet to a web server and communications server that control spread spectrum radio transceivers. A system operator logs onto the Internet, proceeds to the interchange URL where a control panel and video screen appear. Signals may be sent from the workstation to a web server to operate the gates and to turn on advanced warning signs. Video feeds from strategically located cameras allow for viewing traffic activity at the intersection at the remote workstation. Provision is also made for detecting instances of violations whereby an alarm is given and the video detailing the violation is captured for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: ThomTech Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory E. Thompson, Matthew J. Via