Patents by Inventor Michael T. Conlin

Michael T. Conlin 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: 11837036
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide an integrated access control system. The integrated access control system includes both credential reader functionality and door controller functionality in the same package. In embodiments, the circuitry is miniaturized to fit within a standard “single gang” box such as those used for a standard light switch or receptacle. In this way, the integrated access control system of disclosed embodiments installs easily and unobtrusively in standard sized openings. To operate in a confined area such as a single gang box enclosure, a variety of thermal management and power management techniques are employed to provide reliable operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventors: Hugo Wendling, Michael T. Conlin, Daniel William Field, Michael William Malone, Taylor Schmidt
  • Patent number: 10916078
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide an integrated access control system. The integrated access control system includes both credential reader functionality and door controller functionality in the same package. In embodiments, the circuitry is miniaturized to fit within a standard “single gang” box such as those used for a standard light switch or receptacle. In this way, the integrated access control system of disclosed embodiments installs easily and unobtrusively in standard sized openings. To operate in a confined area such as a single gang box enclosure, a variety of thermal management and power management techniques are employed to provide reliable operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventors: Hugo Wendling, Michael T. Conlin, Daniel William Field, Michael William Malone, Taylor Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20200342698
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide an integrated access control system. The integrated access control system includes both credential reader functionality and door controller functionality in the same package. In embodiments, the circuitry is miniaturized to fit within a standard “single gang” box such as those used for a standard light switch or receptacle. In this way, the integrated access control system of disclosed embodiments installs easily and unobtrusively in standard sized openings. To operate in a confined area such as a single gang box enclosure, a variety of thermal management and power management techniques are employed to provide reliable operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Hugo Wendling, Michael T. Conlin, Daniel William Field, Michael William Malone, Taylor Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20200312065
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide an integrated access control system. The integrated access control system includes both credential reader functionality and door controller functionality in the same package. In embodiments, the circuitry is miniaturized to fit within a standard “single gang” box such as those used for a standard light switch or receptacle. In this way, the integrated access control system of disclosed embodiments installs easily and unobtrusively in standard sized openings. To operate in a confined area such as a single gang box enclosure, a variety of thermal management and power management techniques are employed to provide reliable operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Hugo Wendling, Michael T. Conlin, Daniel William Field, Michael William Malone, Taylor Schmidt
  • Patent number: 10553051
    Abstract: An apparatus including a central access control system and an access reader. The access reader is structured to receive an access credential from the central access control system, and includes a first connector connected with a second connector with the second connector connected to a cable, and with the cable in electronic communication with the central access control system. Connection of the first connector and the second connector places the access reader in electronic communication with the central access control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventor: Michael T. Conlin
  • Publication number: 20190347880
    Abstract: An apparatus including a central access control system and an access reader. The access reader is structured to receive an access credential from the central access control system, and includes a first connector connected with a second connector with the second connector connected to a cable, and with the cable in electronic communication with the central access control system. Connection of the first connector and the second connector places the access reader in electronic communication with the central access control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Michael T. Conlin
  • Patent number: 10176653
    Abstract: An apparatus including a central access control system and an access reader. The access reader is structured to receive an access credential from the central access control system, and includes a first connector connected with a second connector with the second connector connected to a cable, and with the cable in electronic communication with the central access control system. Connection of the first connector and the second connector places the access reader in electronic communication with the central access control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventor: Michael T. Conlin
  • Patent number: 10102700
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide techniques for entry access synchronization. A lock interface module is installed at a premises and is in communication with one or more electronic locks. The lock interface module is in electronic communication with an access management system. Changes in access permissions made from the access management system are quickly propagated to the electronic locks by the lock interface module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Inventors: Jean Hugues Wendling, Michael T Conlin, Daniel William Field, Michael William Malone, Taylor Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20180211462
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide techniques for entry access synchronization. A lock interface module is installed at a premises and is in communication with one or more electronic locks. The lock interface module is in electronic communication with an access management system. Changes in access permissions made from the access management system are quickly propagated to the electronic locks by the lock interface module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Jean Hugues Wendling, Michael T Conlin, Daniel William Field, Michael William Malone, Taylor Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20180102006
    Abstract: An apparatus including a central access control system and an access reader. The access reader is structured to receive an access credential from the central access control system, and includes a first connector connected with a second connector with the second connector connected to a cable, and with the cable in electronic communication with the central access control system. Connection of the first connector and the second connector places the access reader in electronic communication with the central access control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventor: Michael T. Conlin
  • Patent number: 9747738
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved access control unit with an asymmetric transmission pattern. A shielded backplate reduces the interior transmission pattern. The secure side transmission pattern is much smaller than the unsecure side transmission pattern, such that a credential located within the secure side area of a building is not likely to trigger the access control unit, thus reducing the risk of an unauthorized access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Inventors: Jean Hugues Wendling, Michael T Conlin, Daniel William Field, Michael William Malone, Taylor Schmidt
  • Patent number: 9715776
    Abstract: An apparatus including a central access control system and an access reader. The access reader is structured to receive an access credential from the central access control system, and includes a first connector connected with a second connector with the second connector connected to a cable, and with the cable in electronic communication with the central access control system. Connection of the first connector and the second connector places the access reader in electronic communication with the central access control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: XceedID Corporation
    Inventor: Michael T. Conlin
  • Patent number: 9680837
    Abstract: The disclosure describes various systems and methods for access control. One such method includes providing an access control module that includes a base portion and an update portion. The update portion is electrically coupled to the base portion via a detachable electrical connector, and wherein operation of the access control module is based at least in part on an interaction between the base portion and the update portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: XceedID Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Conlin, Jean-Hugues Wendling
  • Publication number: 20160285879
    Abstract: The disclosure describes various systems and methods for access control. One such method includes providing an access control module that includes a base portion and an update portion. The update portion is electrically coupled to the base portion via a detachable electrical connector, and wherein operation of the access control module is based at least in part on an interaction between the base portion and the update portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Michael T. Conlin, Jean-Hugues Wendling
  • Patent number: 9361740
    Abstract: The disclosure describes various systems and methods for access control. One such method includes providing an access control module that includes a base portion and an update portion. The update portion is electrically coupled to the base portion via a detachable electrical connector, and wherein operation of the access control module is based at least in part on an interaction between the base portion and the update portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: XceedID Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Conlin, Jean-Hugues Wendling
  • Patent number: 9142069
    Abstract: The disclosure describes various systems and methods for access control. One such method includes providing an access control module that is capable of operating at least a first frequency and a second frequency. The method further includes interacting with a first credential utilizing the first frequency and granting access via an access point based at least in part on the interaction with the first credential, and interacting with a second credential utilizing the second frequency and granting access via the access point based at least in part on the interaction with the second credential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: XCEEDID CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael T. Conlin, Jean-Hugues Wendling
  • Publication number: 20150116083
    Abstract: The disclosure describes various systems and methods for access control. One such method includes providing an access control module that includes a base portion and an update portion. The update portion is electrically coupled to the base portion via a detachable electrical connector, and wherein operation of the access control module is based at least in part on an interaction between the base portion and the update portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Michael T. Conlin, Jean-Hugues Wendling
  • Patent number: 8407775
    Abstract: The disclosure describes various systems and methods for access control. One such method includes providing an access control module that includes a base portion and an update portion. The update portion is electrically coupled to the base portion via a detachable electrical connector, and wherein operation of the access control module is based at least in part on an interaction between the base portion and the update portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Xceed ID Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Conlin, Jean-Hugues Wendling
  • Patent number: 8402521
    Abstract: Systems and methods for emulating credentials are disclosed. In some cases, the systems include an access credential reader and an access credential writer. The access credential reader is communicably coupled to the access credential writer. The access credential reader is operable to receive information from an access credential, and to transfer at least a portion of the information to the access credential writer. The access credential writer is operable to transfer at least the portion of the information to an emulation access credential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Xceedid
    Inventors: Jean-Hugues Wendling, John D. Menzel, Michael T. Conlin
  • Publication number: 20110115603
    Abstract: The disclosure describes various systems and methods for access control. One such method includes providing an access control module that is capable of operating at least a first frequency and a second frequency. The method further includes interacting with a first credential utilizing the first frequency and granting access via an access point based at least in part on the interaction with the first credential, and interacting with a second credential utilizing the second frequency and granting access via the access point based at least in part on the interaction with the second credential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Michael T. Conlin, Jean-Hugues Wendling