Patents by Inventor Michael P. Keenan, JR.

Michael P. Keenan, JR. 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: 11932512
    Abstract: A method of communication between a robot and an elevator system using a robot communication system including: collecting data on a landing of a building using a sensor system of the robot; and transmitting the data to the elevator system of the building, the data being transmitted to the elevator system directly from the robot, through a cloud computing network, or through a building system manager.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen Richard Nichols, Bradley Armand Scoville, Michael P. Keenan, Jr., Nicholas Cope, James Sorrels, Mohip Joarder
  • Publication number: 20230416048
    Abstract: Building systems and methods of performing building maintenance operations are described. The systems include a controller configured to receive requests associated with an elevator system of a building. A database having verification procedures associated with the elevator system is provided and the controller is operable to initiate the verification procedures. A robot is configured in communication with the controller and configured to receive instructions from the controller. The instructions may include a portion of a verification procedure, wherein the robot is configured to perform one or more tasks based on the verification procedure. The robot includes at least one sensor configured to collect sensor data. At least one of the controller and the robot are configured to perform an operation in response to sensor data collected by the robot, with the operation being a determination if the elevator system operation is nominal or if further action is required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Nick Cope, Michael P. Keenan, JR., Arthur Hsu
  • Patent number: 11593747
    Abstract: A method of delivering packages using a robot delivery system including: obtaining information about a package from an online ordering platform application programing interface, the information about the package including at least a destination of the package; transmitting the information about the package to a first robot; instructing the first robot to obtain the package or retain the package; and instructing the first robot to deliver the package to the destination using a conveyance system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael P. Keenan, Jr., Nicholas Cope, Brian O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20210284504
    Abstract: A method of collecting data using a robot data collection system including: collecting data on a landing of a building using a sensor system of a robot; transmitting the data to a conveyance system of the building; and adjusting operation of the conveyance system in response to the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen Richard Nichols, Michael P. Keenan, JR., James Sorrels, Sam Wong, Kayla Geer
  • Publication number: 20210284494
    Abstract: A method of operating a first elevator system including a first elevator car including detecting an individual using a sensor system of a first robot; and notifying a dispatcher of the first elevator system that the individual was detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Yu Zhang, Shenhong Wang, Stephen Richard Nichols, Michael P. Keenan, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210284492
    Abstract: A method of assisting an individual using a robot concierge system including: determining that the individual is in need of assistance using a sensor system of a robot assigned to the conveyance system; and assisting the individual through the robot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Osamu Sakai, Atsushi Yamada, Hideyuki Honma, Stephen Richard Nichols, Michael P. Keenan, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210284485
    Abstract: A method of controlling a first elevator system comprising a first elevator car is including: receiving a first elevator call from a first robot for the first elevator system to transport the first robot from a first elevator bank on a landing to a destination landing; and adjusting operation of at least one of the first robot and the first elevator system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen Richard Nichols, Michael P. Keenan, JR., Enrico Manes, Nicholas Cope, Yu Zhang, Shenhong Wang
  • Publication number: 20210287164
    Abstract: A method of delivering packages using a robot delivery system including: obtaining information about a package from an online ordering platform application programing interface, the information about the package including at least a destination of the package; transmitting the information about the package to a first robot; instructing the first robot to obtain the package or retain the package; and instructing the first robot to deliver the package to the destination using a conveyance system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Michael P. Keenan, JR., Nicholas Cope, Brian O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20210284490
    Abstract: A method of communication between a robot and an elevator system using a robot communication system including: collecting data on a landing of a building using a sensor system of the robot; and transmitting the data to the elevator system of the building, the data being transmitted to the elevator system directly from the robot, through a cloud computing network, or through a building system manager.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen Richard Nichols, Bradley Armand Scoville, JR., Michael P. Keenan, JR., Nicholas Cope, James Sorrels, Mohip Joarder
  • Publication number: 20190352125
    Abstract: A robot for performing diagnostics on a conveyance system is provided. The robot including: a controller configured to control operation of the robot; a propulsion system configured to move the robot to a conveyance system; and a data collection system configured to collect data of the conveyance system, the data collection system comprising at least one of: an inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor configured to detect an acceleration of a conveyance apparatus of the conveyance system; a camera configured to capture images of the conveyance system; and a microphone configured to detect sound emanating from the conveyance system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Shane Wooten, Daniel P. Archibald, Michael P. Keenan, JR.