Patents by Inventor Oliver Duncan Seil
Oliver Duncan Seil 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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Publication number: 20190357339Abstract: Multipurpose systems can include networked devices configured to include microphones, motion sensors, video cameras, touchscreens, optical sensors, speakers, or other suitable devices. The networked devices can include networking capabilities that enable the networked device to communicate with target devices and other networked devices. A system of networked devices can identify a target location or a target device by analyzing audio signals received at microphones of the networked devices. For example, a plurality of networked devices can identify a particular networked device that is in closest proximity to a user by analyzing an audio intensity of an audio signal received at the plurality of networked devices. The identified networked device can serve as a master device that can control a state of target devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Yong Kim, Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Peter Taylor, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick, Paer Saangloef, Matt Glidden
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Patent number: 10455670Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a network video camera device. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for embodiments of a network video camera with a blocking mechanism for privacy and control of the blocking mechanism. Embodiments of the present invention include a network video capture device. The network video capture device comprises a lens connected to a housing; a blocking mechanism, wherein the a blocking mechanism is configured to selectively block the lens from capturing video images, and wherein the blocking mechanism includes a physical body; an indication device, wherein the indication device is configured to provide visible feedback that the lens is blocked; and a circuit board having a data processor, a wireless transceiver, and a memory configured to store a customizable setting associated with the blocking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Peter Taylor, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick, Paer Saangloef, Matt Glidden, Francis Michael Kelly
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Publication number: 20190274208Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a network video camera device. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for embodiments of a network video camera with a blocking mechanism for privacy and control of the blocking mechanism. Embodiments of the present invention include a network video capture device. The network video capture device comprises a lens connected to a housing; a blocking mechanism, wherein the a blocking mechanism is configured to selectively block the lens from capturing video images, and wherein the blocking mechanism includes a physical body; an indication device, wherein the indication device is configured to provide visible feedback that the lens is blocked; and a circuit board having a data processor, a wireless transceiver, and a memory configured to store a customizable setting associated with the blocking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Peter Taylor, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick, Paer Saangloef, Matt Glidden, Francis Michael Kelly
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Patent number: 10306125Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a network video camera device. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for embodiments of a network video camera with a blocking mechanism for privacy and control of the blocking mechanism. Embodiments of the present invention include a network video capture device. The network video capture device comprises a lens connected to a housing; a blocking mechanism, wherein the a blocking mechanism is configured to selectively block the lens from capturing video images, and wherein the blocking mechanism includes a physical body; an indication device, wherein the indication device is configured to provide visible feedback that the lens is blocked; and a circuit board having a data processor, a wireless transceiver, and a memory configured to store a customizable setting associated with the blocking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Peter Taylor, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick, Paer Saangloef, Matt Glidden
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Publication number: 20160105598Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a network video camera device. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for embodiments of a network video camera with a blocking mechanism for privacy and control of the blocking mechanism. Embodiments of the present invention include a network video capture device. The network video capture device comprises a lens connected to a housing; a blocking mechanism, wherein the a blocking mechanism is configured to selectively block the lens from capturing video images, and wherein the blocking mechanism includes a physical body; an indication device, wherein the indication device is configured to provide visible feedback that the lens is blocked; and a circuit board having a data processor, a wireless transceiver, and a memory configured to store a customizable setting associated with the blocking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Peter Taylor, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick, Paer Saangloef, Matt Glidden
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Patent number: 9179058Abstract: Techniques and systems are provided for controlling a network video camera with physical privacy feedback to capture one or more images of a scene. For example, computing device, a method, and a computer-program product may be provided. The computing device may include one or more lenses and one or more blocking mechanisms, wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms are configured to selectively block the one or more lenses from capturing video images, and wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms include a physical body that provides visible feedback that the one or more lenses are blocked. The computing device, method, and computer-program product may include detecting movement of a blocking mechanism from a first position in which a lens is exposed to a second position in which the lens is blocked, and capturing one or more images of a scene, wherein the one or more images of the scene are captured when the movement of the blocking mechanism is detected.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Peter Taylor, Paer Saangloef, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Matt Glidden, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick
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Patent number: 9179105Abstract: Techniques and systems for controlling a network video camera with physical privacy feedback are provided. For example, computing device, a method, and a computer-program product may be provided. The computing device may include one or more lenses and one or more blocking mechanisms, wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms are configured to selectively block the one or more lenses from capturing video images, and wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms include a physical body that provides visible feedback that the one or more lenses are blocked. The computing device, method, and computer-program product may include detecting an occurrence of an event, and activating the one or more blocking mechanisms to block the one or more lenses from capturing video images, wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms are activated to block the one or more lenses when the occurrence of the event is detected.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Peter Taylor, Paer Saangloef, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Matt Glidden, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick
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Patent number: 8909154Abstract: Some embodiments concern a method of transmitting electrical signals. The method can include: using a global positioning satellite receiver to determine a first location of a first electrical device; using a first transmitter to transmit the first location to a first server; using a receiver to receive information identifying at least one first unused frequency at the first location from the first server; selecting a first transmission frequency from the at least one first unused frequency; and communicating the first transmission frequency to a user. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Brian VanHarlingen, Michael Tad LeDuc, Shane Igo, Richard James Elgie, David Kleeman, Jason Tu, Vannin Gale, Timothy Brewer, Oliver Duncan Seil, Kent Iverson, Chad Singer
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Patent number: 8827074Abstract: Some embodiments include a case for an electronic device. Other embodiments of related cases and methods of providing and using the same are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Henry Law, Oliver Duncan Seil, Juliana S. Hung
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Publication number: 20140216954Abstract: Some embodiments include a case for an electrical device. The case includes a support assembly configured to be removably coupled to the electrical device. The case also includes a first portion coupled to at least a portion of the support assembly. The case further includes a second portion coupled to the first portion at a first hinge. The case also includes a third portion hingedly coupled to the second portion. The case further includes a fourth portion hingedly coupled to the third portion. The fourth portion includes a hand support assembly at an inner surface of the fourth portion. The hand support assembly includes a perimeter frame, an inner frame, and a channel between the perimeter frame and the inner frame. Other embodiments are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Henry Law, Barry P. Sween, Xin Fu, Jeong Lee, Oliver Duncan Seil, Ernesto Quinteros, Yin Chen
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Publication number: 20140084126Abstract: Some embodiments disclose a coupling device configured to couple to a surface. The coupling device including: (a) a first housing; (b) a rotational dial with a first aperture and mechanically coupled to the first housing, the rotational dial comprising a cam mechanism adjacent to the first aperture; (c) a support base comprising a first stem with a second aperture, the first stem is located inside the first aperture, the stem having a second aperture; (d) a suction cup coupled to at least one of the rotational dial or the support base, the suction cup having: (1) a suction portion; and (2) a second stem located inside of the second aperture; and (e) an elastic mechanism located at least partially between the support base and the second stem of the suction cup. The coupling device is configured such that the suction cup can be rotated relative to at least the rotational dial to create a vacuum between the suction portion and the surface. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Oliver Duncan Seil, Vincent Razo, Thorben Neu, Chad DeJong, David A. Kleeman, Vijendra Nalwad, Jung Man Park, Steven Lane
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Publication number: 20140038626Abstract: Some embodiments concern a method of transmitting electrical signals. The method can include: using a global positioning satellite receiver to determine a first location of a first electrical device; using a first transmitter to transmit the first location to a first server; using a receiver to receive information identifying at least one first unused frequency at the first location from the first server; selecting a first transmission frequency from the at least one first unused frequency; and communicating the first transmission frequency to a user. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Brian VanHarlingen, Michael Tad LeDuc, Shane Igo, Richard James Elgie, David Kleeman, Jason Tu, Vannin Gale, Timothy Brewer, Oliver Duncan Seil, Kent Iverson, Chad Singer
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Patent number: 8503937Abstract: Some embodiments concern a method of transmitting electrical signals. The method can include: using a global positioning satellite receiver to determine a first location of a first electrical device; using a first transmitter to transmit the first location to a first server; using a receiver to receive information identifying at least one first unused frequency at the first location from the first server; selecting a first transmission frequency from the at least one first unused frequency; and communicating the first transmission frequency to a user. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Brian VanHarlingen, Michael Tad LeDuc, Shane Igo, Richard James Elgie, David Kleeman, Jason Tu, Vannin Gale, Timothy Brewer, Oliver Duncan Seil, Kent Iverson, Chad Singer
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Publication number: 20130140312Abstract: Some embodiments concern a holder for an electrical device. The holder can include: (a) a cover configured to couple to the electrical device, the cover having: (1) a front portion; (2) a back portion opposite the front portion; (3) one or more side portions; and (b) a holding mechanism coupled to the back portion of the cover such that the holding mechanism is rotatable at least ninety degrees relative to the back portion of the cover, the holding mechanism having: (1) a strap assembly configured to couple to the back portion of the cover; and (2) a strap configured to couple to the strap assembly. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Steven Lane, David A. Kleeman, Oliver Duncan Seil, Colin Greenidge, Henry Law, Juliana S. Hung, Ravi Itiravivong, Takuya Idehara, Aaron Richard Sevier, Jonny Yuan
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Publication number: 20120322514Abstract: In some embodiments, a connectivity device is configured to provide electrical power to a first electrical device and facilitate communications between the first electrical device and at least one second electrical device. The connectivity device further is configured to couple to a cigarette lighter and an external electrical power source. The connectivity device can include: (a) a first removable cigarette lighter adapter having: (1) a first electrical output interface; and (2) a power interface configured to removably couple to the cigarette lighter; (b) a base module having: (1) at least one first interface; (2) a second interface configured to removably couple to the first electrical output interface of the first removable cigarette lighter adapter and configured to also couple to the external electrical power source; (3) a third interface configured to removably couple to the first electrical device; and (4) a first control configured to receive operational instructions for the first electrical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Oliver Duncan Seil, Kelly Ferdman, David Kleeman, Richard James Elgie, Vijendra Nalwad, Vannin Gale, Timothy Brewer
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Patent number: 8295770Abstract: Some embodiments disclose an electrical accessory configured to transmit one or more first data signals from a first electrical device to a receiving device. The electrical accessory is also configured to transmit second data signals to the first electrical device. The first electrical device can include a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Oliver Duncan Seil, Kelly Ferdman, Steve Lane, Chad DeJong, Abraham Camacho
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Patent number: 8254846Abstract: In some embodiments, a connectivity device is configured to provide electrical power to a first electrical device and facilitate communications between the first electrical device and at least one second electrical device. The connectivity device further is configured to couple to a cigarette lighter and an external electrical power source. The connectivity device can include: (a) a first removable cigarette lighter adapter having: (1) a first electrical output interface; and (2) a power interface configured to removably couple to the cigarette lighter; (b) a base module having: (1) at least one first interface; (2) a second interface configured to removably couple to the first electrical output interface of the first removable cigarette lighter adapter and configured to also couple to the external electrical power source; (3) a third interface configured to removably couple to the first electrical device; and (4) a first control configured to receive operational instructions for the first electrical device.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Oliver Duncan Seil, Kelly Ferdman, David Kleeman, Richard James Elgie, Vijendra Nalwad, Vannin Gale, Timothy Brewer
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Patent number: D662919Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Yuji Ikeda, Avery Holleman, Thorben Neu, Ernesto Victor Quinteros, Oliver Duncan Seil
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Patent number: D672351Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Belkin International Inc.Inventors: Abraham Camacho, Oliver Duncan Seil, Avery Holleman, David A. Kleeman, Walter Tam, Ernesto Victor Quinteros, Eric Ulvog, Yuji Ikeda, Kenneth Mori, Thorben Neu, Justin Jakobson, Mitchell Suckle, Steven Lane, Dale Honda, Michael E. Wick
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Patent number: D675602Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Yuji Ikeda, Avery Holleman, Thorben Neu, Ernesto Victor Quinteros, Oliver Duncan Seil