Patents by Inventor Paul F. Kyle

Paul F. Kyle 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: 7183945
    Abstract: A system for collecting and managing information relating to vehicles includes a digital image collection system positioned to capture an image of a vehicle travelling along a roadway. The captured images are delivered to a computer program memory via a communications link at a transfer rate substantially equal to 100, 200, and/or 400 megabits per second. A second device collects additional information relating to the vehicle, such as the vehicle's speed, acceleration, and/or emissions data, and also delivers such information to the memory. Alternatively, two or more video capture devices may be connected in series via communications links that are all capable of transmitting data at rates substantially equal to 100, 200, and/or 400 megabits per second, such that the images collected by all of the capture devices are delivered to the memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: SPX Corporation
    Inventors: John DiDomenico, Paul F. Kyle
  • Publication number: 20040218052
    Abstract: A system for collecting and managing information relating to vehicles includes a digital image collection system positioned to capture an image of a vehicle travelling along a roadway. The captured images are delivered to a computer program memory via a communications link at a transfer rate substantially equal to 100, 200, and/or 400 megabits per second. A second device collects additional information relating to the vehicle, such as the vehicle's speed, acceleration, and/or emissions data, and also delivers such information to the memory. Alternatively, two or more video capture devices may be connected in series via communications links that are all capable of transmitting data at rates substantially equal to 100, 200, and/or 400 megabits per second, such that the images collected by all of the capture devices are delivered to the memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: John DiDomenico, Paul F. Kyle
  • Patent number: 6781110
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the speed and/or acceleration of a vehicle traveling on a vehicle path includes at least one radiation emitting device and at least two radiation receiving devices. Mirrors and/or beam splitter are used to direct at least one beam across the vehicle path. A controller calculates speed and/or acceleration of the vehicle in response to interruption of the at least one beam by a passing vehicle. The system can also include a mass sensor that detects the mass of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: SPX Corporation
    Inventors: Craig S. Rendahl, John DiDomenico, Paul F. Kyle
  • Patent number: 6750444
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the speed and/or acceleration of a vehicle traveling on a vehicle path includes sender/detector units on one side of the vehicle path and corresponding retro-reflector matrix units on the other side of the vehicle path. A controller calculates speed and/or acceleration of the vehicle in response to interruption of the beam by a passing vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: SPX Corporation
    Inventors: Craig S. Rendahl, John DiDomenico, Paul F. Kyle
  • Publication number: 20030122065
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the speed and/or acceleration of a vehicle traveling on a vehicle path includes sender/detector units on one side of the vehicle path and corresponding retro-reflector matrix units on the other side of the vehicle path. A controller calculates speed and/or acceleration of the vehicle in response to interruption of the beam by a passing vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Craig S. Rendahl, John DiDomenico, Paul F. Kyle
  • Patent number: 6561027
    Abstract: A support for supporting two or more units used in a system for measuring a speed and or acceleration of a vehicle, with the support able to rest on a surface, has an elongated bar on which the units are mounted. A first leg and a second leg are both mounted to the bar. A third leg is mounted to a rear portion of the bar. The legs are height-adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: SPX Corporation
    Inventors: Craig S. Rendahl, John DiDomenico, Paul F. Kyle, George T. Hovancik
  • Publication number: 20030034889
    Abstract: A system for processing sensed vehicle data includes a sensor for sensing data related to at least one characteristic of a passing vehicle and a host unit that receives sensed data from the sensor. The sensor and the host unit are integrated into a single housing. The host stores data and communicates with peripheral devices and/or with a central processing facility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Craig S. Rendahl, John DiDomenico, Paul F. Kyle, Adam W. Saxton, Brett J. Morien
  • Publication number: 20020083770
    Abstract: A support for supporting two or more units used in a system for measuring a speed and or acceleration of a vehicle, with the support able to rest on a surface, has an elongated bar on which the units are mounted. A first leg and a second leg are both mounted to the bar. A third leg is mounted to a rear portion of the bar. The legs are height-adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Craig S. Rendahl, John DiDomenico, Paul F. Kyle, George T. Hovancik
  • Publication number: 20020084431
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the speed and/or acceleration of a vehicle traveling on a vehicle path includes at least one radiation emitting device and at least two radiation receiving devices. Mirrors and/or beam splitter are used to direct at least one beam across the vehicle path. A controller calculates speed and/or acceleration of the vehicle in response to interruption of the at least one beam by a passing vehicle. The system can also include a mass sensor that detects the mass of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Applicant: SPX Corporation
    Inventors: Craig S. Rendahl, John DiDomenico, Paul F. Kyle