Patents by Inventor Michael J. Vandenberg

Michael J. Vandenberg 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: 8004413
    Abstract: A system and associated tag for detecting and tracking people makes use of a low radio frequency detection tag. Each tag comprises an antenna operate at a at a low radio frequency not exceeding 1 megahertz, a transceiver connected to the tag's antenna operable to transmit and receive data signals at low radio frequency, a data storage for storing the tag identification data, a data processor operable to process data received from the transceiver and the data storage device and causes the transceiver to emit an identification signal based upon the stored identification data, and an energy source to supply power for the operation of the tag's transceiver and data processor. The tag also includes a display operable to display data relating to the tag and to a person carrying said tag. A field antenna is used with a reader, a transmitter and a central data processor to provide communication between the tags and the central data processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Visible Assets, Inc.
    Inventors: John K Stevens, M Jason August, Paul Waterhouse, Kenneth Truong, Christopher W Verge, Michael J Vandenberg
  • Publication number: 20110106296
    Abstract: A warehousing system includes a container for storing at least one item, a first electronic (e.g,. radio frequency identification (RFID)) module associated with the first container, and a controller which wirelessly communicates with first electronic module, for directing a transfer of said at least one item to and/or from said first container. The inventive system may include, for example, a hybrid retail/warehouse system which includes a facility having a shelving area, and a picking area adjacent to the shelving area, and a layout so as to minimize a picking area and a walking distance between a picking area and a shelving area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: VISIBLE ASSETS, INC.
    Inventors: John K. Stevens, Paul Waterhouse, Michael J. Vandenberg
  • Patent number: 7859406
    Abstract: An alarm system comprises: an audio interface comprising: a microphone; a state sensor for sensing a state at the audio interface; a signal generator for generating an inaudible state signal indicative of the state; a multiplexer for combining an audio signal from the microphone and the state signal; a control panel for monitoring sensed conditions at the audio interface; a conductor interconnecting the audio interface to the control panel carrying audio signal and the state signal as combined from the audio interface to the control panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd.
    Inventors: Stephen D. W. Fosty, Michael J. Vandenberg
  • Patent number: 7826920
    Abstract: A warehousing system includes a container for storing at least one item, a first electronic (e.g., radio frequency identification (RFID)) module associated with the first container, and a controller which wirelessly communicates with first electronic module, for directing a transfer of said at least one item to and/or from said first container. The inventive system may include, for example, a hybrid retail/warehouse system which includes a facility having a shelving area, and a picking area adjacent to the shelving area, and a layout so as to minimize a picking area and a walking distance between a picking area and a shelving area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Visible Assets, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Stevens, Paul Waterhouse, Michael J. Vandenberg
  • Publication number: 20100253510
    Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: VISIBLE ASSETS, INC
    Inventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, M. Jason August
  • Patent number: 7675422
    Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Visible Assets, Inc.
    Inventors: John K Stevens, M Jason August, Paul Waterhouse, Kenneth Truong, Christopher W Verge, Michael J Vandenberg
  • Patent number: 7663494
    Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and tag for detection and tracking of objects. The method includes the steps of: a) attaching to each of the objects a low radio frequency detection tag having an antenna, a transceiver, a data storage device operable to store data including identification data, a programmed data processor, and an energy source; b) storing, in the data storage device of each tag, shipping data; c) commingling the objects in a repository provided with a large loop field antenna; d) reading the identification data and shipping data from the transceiver of each tag by interrogating all tags commingled in said repository with data signals via said field antenna; and e) transmitting the identification data and shipping data from each tag to a central data processor to provide a tally of the objects in said repository.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Visible Assets, Inc
    Inventors: John K Stevens, M Jason August, Paul Watehouse, Kenneth Truong, Christopher W Verge, Michael J Vandenberg
  • Publication number: 20100004523
    Abstract: A low frequency implantable sensor and radio tag system, includes a sensor device which in turn includes: storage storing information including information identifying the device; an apparatus, coupled to the transceiver, for measuring a body condition for transmission to a reader; a transceiver, coupled to the storage, the transceiver operating at a frequency sufficiently low to operate near or within water; and an antenna, coupled to the transceiver, communicating with an external reader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Jason August, Paul Waterhouse, John K. Stevens, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong
  • Publication number: 20090135010
    Abstract: An alarm system comprises: an audio interface comprising: a microphone; a state sensor for sensing a state at the audio interface; a signal generator for generating an inaudible state signal indicative of the state; a multiplexer for combining an audio signal from the microphone and the state signal; a control panel for monitoring sensed conditions at the audio interface; a conductor interconnecting the audio interface to the control panel carrying audio signal and the state signal as combined from the audio interface to the control panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd.
    Inventors: Stephen D. W. Fosty, Michael J. Vandenberg
  • Publication number: 20090058646
    Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: VISIBLE ASSETS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, M. Jason August
  • Publication number: 20090045965
    Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: VISIBLE ASSETS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, M. Jason August
  • Patent number: 7489244
    Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Visible Assets, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason August, Paul Waterhouse, John K. Stevens, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong
  • Patent number: 7489245
    Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Visible Assets, Inc
    Inventors: Jason August, Paul Waterhouse, John K. Stevens, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong
  • Publication number: 20080228316
    Abstract: A warehousing system includes a container for storing at least one item, a first electronic (e.g., radio frequency identification (RFID)) module associated with the first container, and a controller which wirelessly communicates with first electronic module, for directing a transfer of said at least one item to and/or from said first container. The inventive system may include, for example, a hybrid retail/warehouse system which includes a facility having a shelving area, and a picking area adjacent to the shelving area, and a layout so as to minimize a picking area and a walking distance between a picking area and a shelving area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: VISIBLE ASSETS, INC.
    Inventors: John K. Stevens, Paul Waterhouse, Michael J. Vandenberg
  • Publication number: 20080191847
    Abstract: A method, system, and associated identification device for identification of an entity, such as a passport for identification of national citizens. The identification device includes: a) a display for displaying a photo and other identification data relating to the entity; b) a wireless communication part operable to receive data queries and transmit data wirelessly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: Visible Assets, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason August, John K. Stevens, Christopher W. Verge, Paul Waterhouse, Kenneth Truong, Michael J. Vandenberg
  • Patent number: 7277014
    Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Visible Assets, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, Jason August
  • Publication number: 20070152824
    Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, Jason August
  • Patent number: 7170413
    Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Visible Assets, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, Jason August
  • Patent number: 7164359
    Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Visible Assets, Inc
    Inventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, Jason August
  • Patent number: 7049963
    Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Visible Assets, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Waterhouse, Christopher W. Verge, Michael J. Vandenberg, Kenneth Truong, John K. Stevens, Jason August