Patents by Inventor Morne NESER
Morne NESER 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).
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Patent number: 11334756Abstract: Provided is a method and system that includes an imaging device to be disposed in a lighting fixture to capture images, a remote computing device in communication with the imaging device, and comprising at least one processor. The processor is capable of processing data related to images from the at least one imaging device and from a satellite imagery system, performing comparison operation by detecting a first set of points of interest in an image from the at least one imaging device and corresponding second set of points of interest in an image of a same area from the satellite imagery system, and calculating a homography matrix by matching the first set of points of interests in the image from the at least one imaging device and the second set of points of interest in the image from the satellite imagery system, to determine latitude and longitude coordinates of the image from the imaging device.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Ubicquia IQ LLCInventor: Morne Neser
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Patent number: 11153474Abstract: Provided is a method and system including at least one imaging device disposed within an area to be monitored, and configured to capture one or more images and video segments of the area; a computing device in communication with the imaging device, that transmits and receive data to and from the at least one imaging device, performs video analytics to detect objects, compares between different video segments (i.e., frames) and still images within a plurality of time lapse periods of the area to be monitored, and selects different video segments and still images to be captured of the area, by the at least one imaging device, and parameters to determine the video analytics to be performed, based on the results of the comparison.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Ubicquia IQ LLCInventor: Morne Neser
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Patent number: 11145209Abstract: Provided is a method and system that includes an imaging device disposed within a parking area, and configured to capture one or more images of a parked vehicle, and monitor a location of the parked vehicle a remote computing device in wireless communication with the image device. The remote computing device is configured to transmit and receive parking data from the image device. Also included is a software module accessible via a user device for controlling and displaying the one or more images of the parked vehicle to a user. The user selects the parked vehicle to be monitored, and the imaging device monitors the parked vehicle to determine whether the parked vehicle has been moved or is parked illegally and wirelessly transmits a notification to the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Ubicquia IQ LLCInventor: Morne Neser
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Patent number: 11094121Abstract: A method of generating an augmented reality (AR) signage solution including acquiring an image of a structure, establishing scaling information for the image by correlating dimensional information of the structure to points in the image, obtaining jurisdictional signage rules, designing a layout for signage on the structure in compliance with the jurisdictional signage rules, depicting in AR the acquired image and signage layout, and generating production documentation after obtaining user approval. The method including detecting the location of one or more obstructions on the structure and incorporating the obstruction locations in the signage layout. The method including adjusting the orientation of the acquired structure image within the AR to reduce skew of the structure in relation to a viewing perspective. A system and non-transitory computer-readable medium are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2018Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Morne Neser, Kenneth Craig Nemeth
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Publication number: 20210074164Abstract: Provided is a method and system that includes an imaging device disposed within a parking area, and configured to capture one or more images of a parked vehicle, and monitor a location of the parked vehicle a remote computing device in wireless communication with the image device. The remote computing device is configured to transmit and receive parking data from the image device. Also included is a software module accessible via a user device for controlling and displaying the one or more images of the parked vehicle to a user. The user selects the parked vehicle to be monitored, and the imaging device monitors the parked vehicle to determine whether the parked vehicle has been moved or is parked illegally and wirelessly transmits a notification to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventor: Morne Neser
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Publication number: 20210067680Abstract: Provided is a method and system including at least one imaging device disposed within an area to be monitored, and configured to capture one or more images and video segments of the area; a computing device in communication with the imaging device, that transmits and receive data to and from the at least one imaging device, performs video analytics to detect objects, compares between different video segments (i.e.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2018Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventor: Morne NESER
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Publication number: 20210012147Abstract: Provided is a method and system that includes an imaging device to be disposed in a lighting fixture to capture images, a remote computing device in communication with the imaging device, and comprising at least one processor. The processor is capable of processing data related to images from the at least one imaging device and from a satellite imagery system, performing comparison operation by detecting a first set of points of interest in an image from the at least one imaging device and corresponding second set of points of interest in an image of a same area from the satellite imagery system, and calculating a homography matrix by matching the first set of points of interests in the image from the at least one imaging device and the second set of points of interest in the image from the satellite imagery system, to determine latitude and longitude coordinates of the image from the imaging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventor: Morne NESER
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Patent number: 10867518Abstract: Provided is a method and system that includes an imaging device disposed within a parking area, and configured to capture one or more images of a parked vehicle, and monitor a location of the parked vehicle a remote computing device in wireless communication with the image device. The remote computing device is configured to transmit and receive parking data from the image device. Also included is a software module accessible via a user device for controlling and displaying the one or more images of the parked vehicle to a user. The user selects the parked vehicle to be monitored, and the imaging device monitors the parked vehicle to determine whether the parked vehicle has been moved or is parked illegally and wirelessly transmits a notification to the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: UBICQUIA IQ LLCInventor: Morne Neser
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Patent number: 10817747Abstract: Provided is a method and system that includes an imaging device to be disposed in a lighting fixture to capture images, a remote computing device in communication with the imaging device, and comprising at least one processor. The processor is capable of processing data related to images from the at least one imaging device and from a satellite imagery system, performing comparison operation by detecting a first set of points of interest in an image from the at least one imaging device and corresponding second set of points of interest in an image of a same area from the satellite imagery system, and calculating a homography matrix by matching the first set of points of interests in the image from the at least one imaging device and the second set of points of interest in the image from the satellite imagery system, to determine latitude and longitude coordinates of the image from the imaging device.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: UBICQUIA IQ LLCInventor: Morne Neser
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Publication number: 20200333429Abstract: Provided is a method and system that includes a lighting fixture having a sensor unit and a processor and that includes an audio detection device which includes a microphone connected with the processor to detect audio signal adjacent to the lighting fixture, a time measuring device for recording a time measurement associated with the audio signal, a pair of mobile devices that each include a sonic wave generator for generating sonic wave signal in a direction of the microphone, and a distance calculation unit to calculate a distance between the sonic wave signal and the audio signal based on a time-stamp of the sonic wave signal and the audio signal, to determine a sonic pole position triangulation indicative of a location of the lighting fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2018Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventor: Morne NESER
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Publication number: 20200293816Abstract: Provided is a method and system that includes an imaging device to be disposed in a lighting fixture to capture images, a remote computing device in communication with the imaging device, and comprising at least one processor. The processor is capable of processing data related to images from the at least one imaging device and from a satellite imagery system, performing comparison operation by detecting a first set of points of interest in an image from the at least one imaging device and corresponding second set of points of interest in an image of a same area from the satellite imagery system, and calculating a homography matrix by matching the first set of points of interests in the image from the at least one imaging device and the second set of points of interest in the image from the satellite imagery system, to determine latitude and longitude coordinates of the image from the imaging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2019Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventor: Morne NESER
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Patent number: 10728536Abstract: Provided is a system for optimizing geo-location of digital images captured in a stationary camera. The system includes a camera configured for capturing a digital image within a field of view of the camera, the image being representative of pixel coordinates and a beacon system including a (i) geo-positioning device for determining geo-coordinates of the device and (ii) a plurality of optical markers. The geo-coordinates are established for each of the markers relative to the geo-coordinates of the device. The beacon system is configured for positioning within the field of view. Also included is a matrix module for creating a transformation matrix for correlating one of more of the pixels with the geo-coordinates of each of the markers, the correlating producing geo-coordinates for the one of more pixels.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: UBICQUIA IQ LLCInventors: Morne Neser, Gleb Geguine
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Publication number: 20200162724Abstract: Provided is a system for optimizing geo-location of digital images captured in a stationary camera. The system includes a camera configured for capturing a digital image within a field of view of the camera, the image being representative of pixel coordinates and a beacon system including a (i) geo-positioning device for determining geo-coordinates of the device and (ii) a plurality of optical markers. The geo-coordinates are established for each of the markers relative to the geo-coordinates of the device. The beacon system is configured for positioning within the field of view. Also included is a matrix module for creating a transformation matrix for correlating one of more of the pixels with the geo-coordinates of each of the markers, the correlating producing geo-coordinates for the one of more pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Morne NESER, Gleb Geguine
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Publication number: 20190295321Abstract: A method of generating an augmented reality (AR) signage solution including acquiring an image of a structure, establishing scaling information for the image by correlating dimensional information of the structure to points in the image, obtaining jurisdictional signage rules, designing a layout for signage on the structure in compliance with the jurisdictional signage rules, depicting in AR the acquired image and signage layout, and generating production documentation after obtaining user approval. The method including detecting the location of one or more obstructions on the structure and incorporating the obstruction locations in the signage layout. The method including adjusting the orientation of the acquired structure image within the AR to reduce skew of the structure in relation to a viewing perspective. A system and non-transitory computer-readable medium are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Morne NESER, Kenneth Craig NEMETH
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Publication number: 20190116184Abstract: An assembly includes an optical sensor configured to optically detect information printed or displayed on an object. The information includes one or more of an operational parameter of a device or an access credential required for communication via one or more secure networks. The assembly also includes control circuitry configured to one or more of direct a communication unit to access the one or more secure networks using the access credential that is detected using the optical sensor or change an operational setting of the device using the operational parameter that is detected using the optical sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventor: Morne NESER
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Publication number: 20190066517Abstract: Provided is a method and system that includes an imaging device disposed within a parking area, and configured to capture one or more images of a parked vehicle, and monitor a location of the parked vehicle a remote computing device in wireless communication with the image device. The remote computing device is configured to transmit and receive parking data from the image device. Also included is a software module accessible via a user device for controlling and displaying the one or more images of the parked vehicle to a user. The user selects the parked vehicle to be monitored, and the imaging device monitors the parked vehicle to determine whether the parked vehicle has been moved or is parked illegally and wirelessly transmits a notification to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventor: Morne Neser
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Patent number: 10192435Abstract: Provided is a traffic communication network that includes a signaling system having a plurality of light signaling devices, a controller disposed at at least one traffic intersection, and configured to wirelessly control the plurality of light signaling devices. A remote control system is also provided to wirelessly transmit commands to the controller and directly to the plurality of light signaling devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Truong-Khoa Nguyen, Jean-Francois Richard, Morne Neser, Justin Langlais, Shahzil Rana
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Patent number: 10163343Abstract: Provided is a traffic communication network that includes a signaling system including a plurality of light signaling devices, and a controller configured to wirelessly control the plurality of light signaling devices; and a remote control system in wireless communication with the controller and configured to control the controller.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Truong-Khoa Nguyen, Jean-Francois Richard, Morne Neser, Justin Langlais, Shahzil Rana
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Patent number: 9721467Abstract: A traffic lamp and a method of controlling the traffic lamp based on a power signal are provided. The traffic lamp can include a controller and a light emitting element When a plurality of light emitting elements is included in the traffic lamp, each light emitting element is coupled with a separate controller. Each controller can be configured to include a predetermined light emitting timing sequence for the corresponding light emitting element. When the power signal is supplied to the traffic lamp, each controller determines a power signal characteristic such as a frequency or a period of the power signal and controls a light output of the light emitting element: based on the power signal characteristic and the light emitting timing sequence. A plurality of light emitting elements can be synchronized using the power signal applied to the traffic lamp.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Morne Neser, Truong-Khoa Nguyen, Christian Poirier
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Publication number: 20160247401Abstract: Provided is a traffic communication network that includes a signaling system having a plurality of light signaling devices, a controller disposed at at least one traffic intersection, and configured to wirelessly control the plurality of light signaling devices, and a video camera configured to obtain status information of the plurality of light signaling devices. A remote control system is also provided to wirelessly transmit commands to the controller and the video camera, for controlling the plurality of light signaling devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Truong-Khoa Nguyen, Jean-Francois Richard, Morne Neser, Justin Langlais, Shahzil Rana