Patents by Inventor Mrinmoy Chakraborty
Mrinmoy Chakraborty 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: 10624056Abstract: An asset tracking system that optimizes the value per ping by tying the ping to a pattern of movements of the asset. The asset tracking device will send a ping to a remote host (i.e., receiver) when pre-determined condition(s) regarding the movement are met, conditions such as the pattern of movement, and number of movements within a time period. In such a manner, the value per ping is optimized, leading to increased battery life and decreased operational cost. To satisfy these conditions, the asset tracking device is equipped with appropriate sensors, actuators, and trigger mechanism(s). The sensors and actuators detect movements and/or confirm or recognize a sequence of movements. When the detected movements and/or sequence of movements match a predetermined, recognized pattern or condition, the trigger mechanism is activated, after which a data ping is sent.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Senaya, Inc.Inventors: Brian Lee, Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra, Gonzalo Carrillo, Ryan Daigle, Chad Connors, Visva Visvanathan
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Patent number: 9965662Abstract: An asset tracking system that optimizes the value per ping by tying the ping to a pattern of movements of the asset. The asset tracking device will send a ping to a remote host (i.e., receiver) when predetermined qualified event is detected by the device. In such a manner, the value per ping is optimized, leading to increased battery life and decreased operational cost. To satisfy these conditions, the asset tracking device is equipped with appropriate sensors, actuators, and trigger mechanism(s). A four-phase methodology or algorithm used to detect and determine when detected motions and movements warrant triggering the data ping.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2017Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Chep Technology PTY LimitedInventors: Brian Lee, Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra
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Publication number: 20170372103Abstract: An asset tracking system that optimizes the value per ping by tying the ping to a pattern of movements of the asset. The asset tracking device will send a ping to a remote host (i.e., receiver) when predetermined qualified event is detected by the device. In such a manner, the value per ping is optimized, leading to increased battery life and decreased operational cost. To satisfy these conditions, the asset tracking device is equipped with appropriate sensors, actuators, and trigger mechanism(s). A four-phase methodology or algorithm used to detect and determine when detected motions and movements warrant triggering the data ping.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: Chep Technology PTY LimitedInventors: Brian Lee, Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra
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Patent number: 9607281Abstract: A tracking system that includes equipment and methodology to determine when the tracked container is in close proximity to an aircraft. In general, the tracking device is deactivated while the aircraft container is close to or on board of the aircraft, and the tracking device is activated while the aircraft container is outside the aircraft. The tracking system includes multiple machine vision sensors associated with the tracking device positioned on the container to identify the curvature associated with the container's surroundings. Activation and deactivation of the tracking device is associated with the information transmitted and received by the tracking device, based on various features of the geographic position of the container.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Senaya, Inc.Inventors: Brian Lee, Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra
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Patent number: 9525193Abstract: An RF asset tracking device for cargo containers that has an extended operational life, due to a power management system and multiple power sources. The device has a solar cell and high capacity supercapacitor as a principal power source and a rechargeable battery as an auxiliary power source. Control circuitries manage and regulate the usage of the primary and secondary sources. Together, these power sources provide sufficient power for the tracking device to operate for an extended period of time, thus increasing the period between needed maintenance and decreasing downtime and thus cost.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Senaya, Inc.Inventors: Brian Lee, Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra, Dadi Setiadi
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Patent number: 9523775Abstract: An RF asset-tracking device that has an extended operational life, thus increasing the duration between battery replacement or maintenance. The asset-tracking device is provided with an electro-mechanical energy-harvesting device to supplement the battery. The energy-harvesting device provides additional power to augment the battery on a temporary basis, when the battery level is low, until the battery can be replaced. In one particular embodiment, the tracking device has a power management system, a battery power source and a battery monitor, and an electro-mechanical energy-harvesting device and a high capacity supercapacitor operably connected to the power management system.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Senaya, Inc.Inventors: Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Dadi Setiadi, Brian Lee, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra
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Patent number: 9355381Abstract: Asset tracking system that utilizes a time-based ping in which the ping rate and the ping period are based on a predetermined event. Over the period of use of the system and device, the ping rate and ping period are adjusted based on the expected occurrence of an event. The system has lower operational cost, particularly battery maintenance cost, than conventional active ping systems that have a set ping rate or a random ping rate.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Senaya, Inc.Inventors: Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra, Brian Lee
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Publication number: 20160105868Abstract: An asset tracking system that optimizes the value per ping by tying the ping to a pattern of movements of the asset. The asset tracking device will send a ping to a remote host (i.e., receiver) when pre-determined condition(s) regarding the movement are met, conditions such as the pattern of movement, and number of movements within a time period. In such a manner, the value per ping is optimized, leading to increased battery life and decreased operational cost. To satisfy these conditions, the asset tracking device is equipped with appropriate sensors, actuators, and trigger mechanism(s). The sensors and actuators detect movements and/or confirm or recognize a sequence of movements. When the detected movements and/or sequence of movements match a predetermined, recognized pattern or condition, the trigger mechanism is activated, after which a data ping is sent.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Brian Lee, Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra
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Patent number: 9253752Abstract: An asset tracking system that optimizes the value per ping by tying the ping to a pattern of movements of the asset. The asset tracking device will send a ping to a remote host (i.e., receiver) when pre-determined condition(s) regarding the movement are met, conditions such as the pattern of movement, and number of movements within a time period. In such a manner, the value per ping is optimized, leading to increased battery life and decreased operational cost. To satisfy these conditions, the asset tracking device is equipped with appropriate sensors, actuators, and trigger mechanism(s). The sensors and actuators detect movements and/or confirm or recognize a sequence of movements. When the detected movements and/or sequence of movements match a predetermined, recognized pattern or condition, the trigger mechanism is activated, after which a data ping is sent.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Senaya, Inc.Inventors: Brian Lee, Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra
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Patent number: 9194932Abstract: Wireless tracking systems and devices to detect the status of aircraft cargo containers. The system uses a sensor array to deactivate and activate the tracking devices as needed to comply with FAA regulations. The tracking systems use an array of machine vision sensors and/or inertia (motion) sensors to determine when to activate and deactivate the device. The tracking systems can feature LTE communication devices with a global roaming SIM card to realize true global operation to support GSM, CDMA and other mobile environments seamlessly.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Senaya, Inc.Inventors: Brian Lee, Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra
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Publication number: 20150241566Abstract: An RF asset-tracking device that has an extended operational life, thus increasing the duration between battery replacement or maintenance. The asset-tracking device is provided with an electro-mechanical energy-harvesting device to supplement the battery. The energy-harvesting device provides additional power to augment the battery on a temporary basis, when the battery level is low, until the battery can be replaced. In one particular embodiment, the tracking device has a power management system, a battery power source and a battery monitor, and an electro-mechanical energy-harvesting device and a high capacity supercapacitor operably connected to the power management system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: PETARI USA, INC.Inventors: Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Dadi Setiadi, Brian Lee, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra
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Patent number: 9064225Abstract: Wireless tracking systems and devices to detect the status of cargo containers, such as aircraft cargo. The system has a transmitter device, a router, and intelligent software. The transmitter device has automatic on-off capability during use, without the need for human intervention. The transmitter device has a basic “listening state” and the router has a basic “beacon broadcast state.” Only when the transmitter device is within range of the router's beacon does the device transmit data via RF signal to the router.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Senaya, Inc.Inventors: Jahangir Nakra, Brian Lee, Jamshed Dubash, Mrinmoy Chakraborty
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Patent number: 9020527Abstract: An asset tracking system that optimizes the value per ping by tying the ping to movement of the asset. The asset tracking device will send a ping to a remote host (i.e., receiver) when pre-determined condition(s) regarding the movement are met, conditions such as time between movements, the pattern of movement, and number of movements within a time period. In such a manner, the value per ping is optimized, leading to increased battery life and decreased operational cost. To satisfy these conditions and exception events, the asset tracking device is equipped with appropriate sensors, actuators, and trigger mechanism(s). The sensors and actuators detect movements and/or confirm or recognize a sequence of movements. When the detected movements and/or sequence of movements match a predetermined, recognized pattern or condition, the trigger mechanism is activated, after which a data ping is sent.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Senaya, Inc.Inventors: Brian Lee, Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra
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Patent number: 8872723Abstract: An electromagnetic (RF) and light transparent enclosure having a perforated metallic wall. The enclosure is particularly adapted for an RF wireless tracking system, as a housing for the transmitter device or for a cargo container in or on which the transmitter device is positioned. The enclosure is optically transparent to ensure any photovoltaic device of the transmitter device receives sufficient photons or other energy to power the transmitter device. The RF transparent enclosure attenuates less transmitted and/or received signal at specific frequency bands.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Senaya, Inc.Inventors: Brian Lee, Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra
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Publication number: 20140235188Abstract: An RF asset tracking device for cargo containers that has an extended operational life, due to a power management system and multiple power sources. The device has a solar cell and high capacity supercapacitor as a principal power source and a rechargeable battery as an auxiliary power source. Control circuitries manage and regulate the usage of the primary and secondary sources. Together, these power sources provide sufficient power for the tracking device to operate for an extended period of time, thus increasing the period between needed maintenance and decreasing downtime and thus cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: PETARI USA, INC.Inventors: Brian Lee, Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra, Dadi Setiadi
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Publication number: 20140184804Abstract: A tracking system that includes equipment and methodology to determine when the tracked container is in close proximity to an aircraft. In general, the tracking device is deactivated while the aircraft container is close to or on board of the aircraft, and the tracking device is activated while the aircraft container is outside the aircraft. The tracking system includes multiple machine vision sensors associated with the tracking device positioned on the container to identify the curvature associated with the container's surroundings. Activation and deactivation of the tracking device is associated with the information transmitted and received by the tracking device, based on various features of the geographic position of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Petari USA, Inc.Inventors: Brian Lee, Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra
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Publication number: 20140085055Abstract: An asset tracking system that optimizes the value per ping by tying the ping to a pattern of movements of the asset. The asset tracking device will send a ping to a remote host (i.e., receiver) when predetermined qualified event is detected by the device. In such a manner, the value per ping is optimized, leading to increased battery life and decreased operational cost. To satisfy these conditions, the asset tracking device is equipped with appropriate sensors, actuators, and trigger mechanism(s). A four-phase methodology or algorithm used to detect and determine when detected motions and movements warrant triggering the data ping.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Petari USA, Inc.Inventors: Brian Lee, Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra
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Publication number: 20140018001Abstract: Wireless tracking systems and devices to detect the status of cargo containers, such as aircraft cargo. The system has a transmitter device, a router, and intelligent software. The transmitter device has automatic on-off capability during use, without the need for human intervention. The transmitter device has a basic “listening state” and the router has a basic “beacon broadcast state.” Only when the transmitter device is within range of the router's beacon does the device transmit data via RF signal to the router.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Jahangir Nakra, Brian Lee, Jamshed Dubash, Mrinmoy Chakraborty
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Publication number: 20140018023Abstract: An electromagnetic (RF) and light transparent enclosure having a perforated metallic wall. The enclosure is particularly adapted for an RF wireless tracking system, as a housing for the transmitter device or for a cargo container in or on which the transmitter device is positioned. The enclosure is optically transparent to ensure any photovoltaic device of the transmitter device receives sufficient photons or other energy to power the transmitter device. The RF transparent enclosure attenuates less transmitted and/or received signal at specific frequency bands.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Brian Lee, Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra
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Publication number: 20130321211Abstract: Asset tracking system that utilizes a time-based ping in which the ping rate and the ping period are based on a predetermined event. Over the period of use of the system and device, the ping rate and ping period are adjusted based on the expected occurrence of an event. The system has lower operational cost, particularly battery maintenance cost, than conventional active ping systems that have a set ping rate or a random ping rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: Petari USA, Inc.Inventors: Mrinmoy Chakraborty, Jamshed Dubash, Jahangir Nakra, Brian Lee