Patents by Inventor MICHAEL KUSENS

MICHAEL KUSENS 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: 9838849
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying a customer's location at a business and provide notification to a company representative upon arrival of the customer at the business location. Real-time location determinations for the customer and customer location tracking can be provided. One or more wireless beacons communicate with the customer's electronic device. The beacons provide the system with real-time data about the customer's whereabouts, allowing for the confirmation and tracking of the customer at the location. A first non-limiting example of use, include a company that provides food and beverage allowing the customer to place an order for food and beverages on their electronic device and having the order delivered to the person at their current location as determined by the system. Another non-limiting example includes a company using the notification system to have assigned staff members notified of the customer's arrival.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Kusens
  • Patent number: 9774991
    Abstract: A system and method for determining the presence of an individual at a particular spot within a location preferably based on the strength of signals received from beacons assigned to the particular spot by a software application (“App”) running on an electronic device of the individual. In one embodiment, certain presence calculations are performed by the App. In another embodiment, the App forwards information regarding the received beacon signals to an electronic identification and location tracking system and the presence calculations are performed by the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Kusens
  • Publication number: 20170213445
    Abstract: A system and method for electronic notification of a person(s) in proximity to a given location at the time assistance is needed. A networked system of wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons are provided for communicating with a person's smartphone, computer system, or other electronic device. Wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons selectively broadcast a configurable data set within a given area of the beacon. The strength of the signal can vary depending on the alert type, time to respond requirements and specific characteristics of the location that would affect the time to respond. Software running on the person's smartphone, computer system, tablet or other electronic device preferably receives the signal(s) broadcast by the wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons and decoding the data set broadcast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventor: MICHAEL KUSENS
  • Publication number: 20170193180
    Abstract: Systems and methods allow caregivers, central monitoring, and/or other persons to monitor whether a patient or another person has generated a call, such as an audio call. The systems and methods work by detecting audio within one or more audio detection zones, which are predefined areas surrounding the patient or other person to be monitored. The systems and methods detect when a command/keyword is spoken in the audio detection zone and generate an appropriate alert to an appropriate role.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Kusens, Neil Kusens
  • Publication number: 20170193177
    Abstract: A location identification system analyzes information received corresponding to a device detected in a room of a patient. On detecting a location identification of the device, the system assigns the device to the location corresponding to the location identification. In embodiments, the system retrieves patient and care team information for the location. The location and patient and care team information may be communicated to a central video monitoring system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventor: MICHAEL KUSENS
  • Publication number: 20170193279
    Abstract: A prohibited object detection system detects prohibited objects in a patient room. An image of an object detected in a room of a patient is initially collected. The system identifies reference points on the object, for example, points along the contours of the object. The system may compare the reference points to reference points of images associated with prohibited objects. The system then determines, based on the comparison, if the object is a prohibited object. One or more designated recipients may be alerted if the object is a prohibited object. The system may also register the object in a database of prohibited objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: MICHAEL KUSENS, NEIL KUSENS
  • Publication number: 20170195637
    Abstract: A stroke detection system analyzes images of a person's face over time to detect asymmetric changes in the position of certain reference points that are consistent with sagging or drooping that may be symptomatic of a stroke or TIA. On detecting possible symptoms of a stroke or TIA, the system may alert caregivers or others, and log the event in a database. Identifying stroke symptoms automatically may enable more rapid intervention, and identifying TIA symptoms may enable diagnostic and preventative care to reduce the risk of a future stroke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: MICHAEL KUSENS, NEIL KUSENS
  • Publication number: 20170193772
    Abstract: An unauthorized visitor system collects an image of a person detected in a room of a patient. The system identifies reference points on the person's face, for example, points along the cheeks, jowls, and/or brow. The system may compare the reference points to reference points of images associated with registered visitors. The system then determines, based on the comparison, if the person is a registered visitor. One or more designated recipients may be alerted if the person is not a registered visitor or if the person breaches a patient identification zone established around a particular patient. The system may also register the person in a database of visitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: MICHAEL KUSENS, NEIL KUSENS
  • Patent number: 9691206
    Abstract: A method and system that allows authorized individuals access into controlled access locations and the ability to grant temporary and limited access to guests into these locations. The method and system allows for navigational services to be provided to members and guests, and real-time tracking and confirmation to members and administrators that guests have arrived at their destination and did not enter any unauthorized areas. The method preferably can work through a system of wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons communicating with member and guest's electronic devices. Members and administrators can send one or more temporary electronic access keys to a guest's smartphone or other electronic device. Wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons provide an access control and location tracking system with real-time data about the member and guest whereabouts, allowing for the confirmation and tracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Kusens, Michael Kusens
  • Publication number: 20170116790
    Abstract: A system and method for automating parking at a facility such as, but not limited to, a parking garage. Using vehicle sensors located at the monitored parking spaces, information received from the vehicle sensors can be used by an electronic parking system to determine which spaces are open or otherwise available. Registered users can be notified of the available spaces and then can select which spot they want where multiple spaces are presented to them. The user's payment information can also be setup, such that the payment for parking at the selected space is automatically deducted by the parking system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: BRUCE HOWARD KUSENS, MICHAEL KUSENS
  • Publication number: 20170111770
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying a customer's location at a business and provide notification to a company representative upon arrival of the customer at the business location. Real-time location determinations for the customer and customer location tracking can be provided. One or more wireless beacons communicate with the customer's electronic device. The beacons provide the system with real-time data about the customer's whereabouts, allowing for the confirmation and tracking of the customer at the location. A first non-limiting example of use, include a company that provides food and beverage allowing the customer to place an order for food and beverages on their electronic device and having the order delivered to the person at their current location as determined by the system. Another non-limiting example includes a company using the notification system to have assigned staff members notified of the customer's arrival.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: MICHAEL KUSENS
  • Publication number: 20170109770
    Abstract: A method and system for automatically terminating a logout session for a restricted access system by determining that an authorized user has left the vicinity of the restricted access system. The authorized user preferably carries a wireless transmitter which transmits an authorization signal that is also used for permitting access to the restricted access system. When the authorized user leaves the vicinity of the restricted access system after logging in, the signal is no longer received by a wireless receiver or too weak of a signal, such that an access control system in communication with the wireless receiver automatically causes the restricted access system to initiate a logout action in order to prevent or reduce the chance of an unauthorized user gaining access to the restricted access system. The restricted access system can be a rewards tracking system, such as, but not limited to, a rewards tracking system for a gaming machine or gaming table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: BRUCE HOWARD KUSENS, MICHAEL KUSENS
  • Publication number: 20170094477
    Abstract: A system and method for determining the presence of an asset or person at a particular spot within a location. The asset or person is provided with a beacon transmitting a beacon signal. A plurality of receivers are disposed throughout the location. In one embodiment, two or more adjacent or nearby receivers are grouped together to define a receiver cluster. The receiver cluster having the highest average signal strength from the signal being transmitted from the beacon of the asset or person as determined by an electronic identification and location tracking system determines the particular area within the location where the asset or person is present at.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: BRUCE HOWARD KUSENS, MICHAEL KUSENS
  • Publication number: 20170076526
    Abstract: A method and system that allows authorized individuals access into controlled access locations and the ability to grant temporary and limited access to guests into these locations. The method and system allows for navigational services to be provided to members and guests, and real-time tracking and confirmation to members and administrators that guests have arrived at their destination and did not enter any unauthorized areas. The method preferably can work through a system of wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons communicating with member and guest's electronic devices. Members and administrators can send one or more temporary electronic access keys to a guest's smartphone or other electronic device. Wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons provide an access control and location tracking system with real-time data about the member and guest whereabouts, allowing for the confirmation and tracking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: BRUCE KUSENS, MICHAEL KUSENS
  • Publication number: 20170055113
    Abstract: A system and method for determining the presence of an individual at a particular spot within a location preferably based on the strength of signals received from beacons assigned to the particular spot by a software application (“App”) running on an electronic device of the individual. In one embodiment, certain presence calculations are performed by the App. In another embodiment, the App forwards information regarding the received beacon signals to an electronic identification and location tracking system and the presence calculations are performed by the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: MICHAEL KUSENS
  • Publication number: 20160371786
    Abstract: Systems and methods obtain credentials from an insurance policy applicant to access one or more third party medical record sources holding medical records related to the insurance policy applicant. The systems and methods may automatically retrieve the relevant medical records, and may further provide the applicant an opportunity to comment on the retrieved records and/or add relevant documents or files before transmitting the medical records to a medical record recipient, such as an insurance underwriter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: BRUCE HOWARD KUSENS, MICHAEL KUSENS
  • Publication number: 20160366327
    Abstract: A system and method that allows law enforcement agencies, security organizations, and other persons to monitor whether a weapon, flashlight, handcuffs, and/or other law enforcement instrument has been unholstered. Where an instrument unholstering event occurs, a signal is virtually simultaneously sent to a body camera to begin audio/video recording. The body camera is worn by the law enforcement or security officer. The system includes a monitoring system that makes a determination of whether the instrument was removed based on information it receives from one or more sensors that are integrated into a belt/holster worn by the officer. The sensors can be pressure sensitive, magnetic, light based, accelerometer based, orientation based or a combination of such.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventor: MICHAEL KUSENS
  • Patent number: 9466163
    Abstract: A method and system that allows authorized individuals access into controlled access locations and the ability to grant temporary and limited access to guests into these locations. The method and system allows for navigational services to be provided to members and guests, and real-time tracking and confirmation to members and administrators that guests have arrived at their destination and did not enter any unauthorized areas. The method preferably can work through a system of wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons communicating with member and guest's electronic devices. Members and administrators can send one or more temporary electronic access keys to a guest's smartphone or other electronic device. Wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons provide an access control and location tracking system with real-time data about the member and guest whereabouts, allowing for the confirmation and tracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens
  • Publication number: 20160247342
    Abstract: A method and system that allows authorized individuals access into controlled access locations and the ability to grant temporary and limited access to guests into these locations. The method and system allows for navigational services to be provided to members and guests, and real-time tracking and confirmation to members and administrators that guests have arrived at their destination and did not enter any unauthorized areas. The method preferably can work through a system of wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons communicating with member and guest's electronic devices. Members and administrators can send one or more temporary electronic access keys to a guest's smartphone or other electronic device. Wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons provide an access control and location tracking system with real-time data about the member and guest whereabouts, allowing for the confirmation and tracking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: BRUCE HOWARD KUSENS, MICHAEL KUSENS
  • Patent number: 9424699
    Abstract: A method and system that allows authorized individuals access into controlled access locations and the ability to grant temporary and limited access to guests into these locations. The method and system allows for navigational services to be provided to members and guests, and real-time tracking and confirmation to members and administrators that guests have arrived at their destination and did not enter any unauthorized areas. The method preferably can work through a system of wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons communicating with member and guest's electronic devices. Members and administrators can send one or more temporary electronic access keys to a guest's smartphone or other electronic device. Wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons provide an access control and location tracking system with real-time data about the member and guest whereabouts, allowing for the confirmation and tracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: COLLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Howard Kusens, Michael Kusens