Patents by Inventor Miles Jones

Miles Jones 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: 11677462
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media are configured to determine an optical length of an event in a cable. A physical length of the event in the cable can be determined based on a correlation between optical lengths and physical lengths in the cable. A geographic location of the event can be provided based on the physical length of the event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: VeEX, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Deon Venter, Tommie Miles Jones, Eugene Belianka
  • Patent number: 11303747
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for limiting, disabling and/or activating a wireless communication device during operation of a vehicle or participation in an activity. In one embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a wireless transmission device that is configured to transmit a first wireless signal toward a first designated region, and a second wireless signal toward a second designated region. A wireless communication device is then configured to receive the first wireless signal and, in response thereto, limit or disable certain features of the wireless device. This can be done by disabling certain features (e.g., cellular service, Bluetoothâ„¢, telephone calls, text messaging, etc.) or disabling (e.g., powering down, etc.) the entire cell phone. The wireless communication device is further configured to receive the second wireless signal and, in response thereto, enable the features that have been disabled or limited via the first wireless signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Artifex Software Inc.
    Inventors: Miles Jones, Michael J. Vrhel, Scott Sackett
  • Publication number: 20200314235
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for limiting, disabling and/or activating a wireless communication device during operation of a vehicle or participation in an activity. In one embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a wireless transmission device and a wireless communication device. The wireless transmission device, which includes at least one wireless transmitter, a processor, and a memory device, is configured to transmit a first wireless signal toward a first designated region, and a second wireless signal toward a second designated region. The wireless communication device, which includes at least one wireless receiver, a processor, a memory device, a keypad, and a display, is configured to receive the first wireless signal and, in response thereto, limit or disable certain features of the wireless device. This can be done by disabling certain features (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Miles Jones, Michael J. Vrhel, Scott Sackett
  • Patent number: 10142457
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for limiting, disabling and/or activating a wireless communication device during operation of a vehicle or participation in an activity. In one embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a wireless transmission device and a wireless communication device. The wireless transmission device, which includes at least one wireless transmitter, a processor, and a memory device, is configured to transmit a first wireless signal toward a first designated region, and a second wireless signal toward a second designated region. The wireless communication device, which includes at least one wireless receiver, a processor, a memory device, a keypad, and a display, is configured to receive the first wireless signal and, in response thereto, limit or disable certain features of the wireless device. This can be done by disabling certain features (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Artifex Software Inc.
    Inventors: Miles Jones, Michael J. Vrhel, Scott Sackett
  • Publication number: 20150237195
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for limiting, disabling and/or activating a wireless communication device during operation of a vehicle or participation in an activity. In one embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a wireless transmission device and a wireless communication device. The wireless transmission device, which includes at least one wireless transmitter, a processor, and a memory device, is configured to transmit a first wireless signal toward a first designated region, and a second wireless signal toward a second designated region. The wireless communication device, which includes at least one wireless receiver, a processor, a memory device, a keypad, and a display, is configured to receive the first wireless signal and, in response thereto, limit or disable certain features of the wireless device. This can be done by disabling certain features (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: ARTIFEX SOFTWARE INC.
    Inventors: Miles Jones, Michael J. Vrhel, Scott Sackett
  • Patent number: 8774842
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for limiting or disabling cellular telephone usage during operation of a motor vehicle. In one embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a wireless transmission device and a cell phone. The wireless transmission device, which includes at least an IR modulation circuit, a processor, and a memory device, is configured to transmit a wireless signal toward a driver of the motor vehicle. The cell phone, which includes at least an IR modulation detection circuit, a processor, a memory device, a keypad, and a display, is configured to receive the wireless signal and, in response thereto, limit or disable certain features of the cell phone. This can be done by disabling certain features (e.g., cellular service, Bluetoothâ„¢, telephone calls, text messaging, emailing, its antenna, its keyboard, and/or its display) or disabling (e.g., powering down, etc.) the entire cell phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Artifex Software Inc.
    Inventors: Miles Jones, Michael J. Vrhel
  • Publication number: 20130178234
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for limiting or disabling cellular telephone usage during operation of a motor vehicle. In one embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a wireless transmission device and a cell phone. The wireless transmission device, which includes at least an IR modulation circuit, a processor, and a memory device, is configured to transmit a wireless signal toward a driver of the motor vehicle. The cell phone, which includes at least an IR modulation detection circuit, a processor, a memory device, a keypad, and a display, is configured to receive the wireless signal and, in response thereto, limit or disable certain features of the cell phone. This can be done by disabling certain features (e.g., cellular service, Bluetoothâ„¢, telephone calls, text messaging, emailing, its antenna, its keyboard, and/or its display) or disabling (e.g., powering down, etc.) the entire cell phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventors: Miles Jones, Michael J. Vrhel
  • Publication number: 20050108053
    Abstract: A system that utilizes the Internet to offer medical advice and care for users/patients. Once the user accesses the website of the present invention, they can read about the services of the present invention, read about the services offered by the present invention, complete a medical questionnaire, consult with a licensed physician, obtain a medical prescription and have the prescription filled by a licensed pharmacist of the present invention. The present invention allows the user the privacy, convenience of the Internet and access to licensed physicians to inquire about medical conditions that are often embarrassing and uncomfortable topics to discuss during traditional face-to-face visits with doctors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventor: Miles Jones