Patents by Inventor Percy F. Shadwell
Percy F. Shadwell 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: 9813661Abstract: An image analysis system and method determines whether a channel is active by intercepting signals from a set-top box and determining whether the signals correspond to an inactive channel by analyzing pixels, recognized text and/or audio in the signal stream. The system and method controls tuning of the set-top box to each channel to be tested. Data relating to the analysis may be stored and transmitted for processing credit requests.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: WATCHANATOR, INC.Inventors: Leonard Scott Freudenthal, Gregory Andrew Anderson, Percy F. Shadwell, Jr., Frank David Freudenthal
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Publication number: 20160261820Abstract: An image analysis system and method determines whether a channel is active by intercepting signals from a set-top box and determining whether the signals correspond to an inactive channel by analyzing pixels, recognized text and/or audio in the signal stream. The system and method controls tuning of the set-top box to each channel to be tested. Data relating to the analysis may be stored and transmitted for processing credit requests.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Applicant: Watchanator, Inc.Inventors: Leonard Scott Freudenthal, Gregory Andrew Anderson, Percy F. Shadwell, JR., Frank David Freudenthal
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Patent number: 9357113Abstract: Devices and methods for remotely collecting data for the assessment of value and/or like, kind, and quality are provided, including a mobile device equipped with an application configured to enable collection of data; the data acquired using the device are received by a service provider; and following the assessment transmitting of the assessment analysis by the service provide to the display of the mobile device of the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: ITEL LABORATORIES, INC.Inventors: Steve M. Alvarez, Sergio Passalacqua, Raymond Darrell Jester, Lonnie Dale Romine, Henrik Georg Stahre, Carl Jonas Peter Schonning, Percy F. Shadwell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150271368Abstract: Devices and methods for remotely collecting data for the assessment of value and/or like, kind, and quality are provided, including a mobile device equipped with an application configured to enable collection of data; the data acquired using the device are received by a service provider; and following the assessment transmitting of the assessment analysis by the service provide to the display of the mobile device of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Steve M. Alvarez, Sergio Passalacqua, Raymond Darrell Jester, Lonnie Dale Romine, Henrik Georg Stahre, Carl Jonas Peter Schonning, Percy F. Shadwell, JR.
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Patent number: 9080963Abstract: Devices and methods for remotely collecting data for the assessment of value and/or like, kind, and quality are provided, including a mobile device equipped with an application configured to enable collection of data; the data acquired using the device are received by a service provider; and following the assessment transmitting of the assessment analysis by the service provide to the display of the mobile device of the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: ITEL LABORATORIES, INC.Inventors: Steve M. Alvarez, Sergio Passalacqua, Raymond Darrell Jester, Lonnie Dale Romine, Henrik Georg Stahre, Carl Jonas Peter Schonning, Percy F. Shadwell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150134285Abstract: Devices and methods for remotely collecting data for the assessment of value and/or like, kind, and quality are provided, including a mobile device equipped with an application configured to enable collection of data; the data acquired using the device are received by a service provider; and following the assessment transmitting of the assessment analysis by the service provide to the display of the mobile device of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Steve M. Alvarez, Sergio Passalacqua, Raymond Darrell Jester, Lonnie Dale Romine, Henrik Georg Stahre, Carl Jonas Peter Schonning, Percy F. Shadwell, JR.
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Patent number: 8459559Abstract: A coupon management system includes a synthetic barcode module. The synthetic barcode module comprises light management components and a controller. The light management components include an LED operating as both an optical receiver and an optical emitter The controller interfaces with a compatible electronic device such as a cell phone via an analog audio interface, receives analog audio signals corresponding to coupon barcodes, produces timing data for managing optical output, determines if the received light pulses correspond to scanner output, and using the timing data outputs driver signals to cause the light management module to emit light pulses that emulate light reflected from a scanned barcode to communicate the coupon barcode optically.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventors: Percy F. Shadwell, Jr., Randy McGill
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Patent number: 8196833Abstract: A management system utilizes compact, reliable, adaptable, and cost effective article identifying synthetic barcode modules, which obviate printed barcodes. The modules are programmable, detect the presence of a conventional laser barcode scanner and communicate information optically in a form readable by a detected conventional laser barcode scanner. The system is compatible with network communication, allowing real-time monitoring and updating. Additionally, the system optionally includes radio frequency identification capability. An exemplary synthetic barcode module employs a single LED as a photodiode to sense the presence of a barcode scanner and as a light source to emit light that emulates light reflected from a scanned barcode. The LED enables bidirectional half-duplex optical communication.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Inventors: Randy McGill, Percy F. Shadwell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120061462Abstract: A coupon management system includes a synthetic barcode module. The synthetic barcode module comprises light management components and a controller. The light management components include an LED operating as both an optical receiver and an optical emitter The controller interfaces with a compatible electronic device such as a cell phone via an analog audio interface, receives analog audio signals corresponding to coupon barcodes, produces timing data for managing optical output, determines if the received light pulses correspond to scanner output, and using the timing data outputs driver signals to cause the light management module to emit light pulses that emulate light reflected from a scanned barcode to communicate the coupon barcode optically.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventors: Percy F. Shadwell, JR., Randy D. McGill
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Patent number: 8042741Abstract: A synthetic barcode module detects the presence of a barcode reader and emits light pulses that emulate light reflected from a scanned barcode. Decoded output from a conventional barcode optical scanner that receives the light pulses will be the same as the decoded output generated by scanning the emulated barcode. One or more light pipes may be utilized to facilitate receipt and transmission of an incident scanning beam to an optical sensor/emitter. A sensor/emitter, which may be an LED, may sense input light and emit light pulses to emulate a scanned barcode. A microcontroller governs sensing and emitting. The module may be programmable to emulate various barcodes.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Inventor: Percy F. Shadwell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100102972Abstract: A driver inattention detection system includes a rotary encoder (e.g., an optical rotary encoder) operably associated with a steering column of a vehicle and configured to produce steering signals representing the magnitude and direction of rotation of the steering column. A drive wheel concentrically coupled to the rotatable shaft of the encoder has a knurled peripheral edge that frictionally engages the steering column or a frictional band surrounding a portion of the steering column. A control module determines a steering count and if a driver inattention condition exists. The driver inattention condition exists if the vehicle is traveling above a minimum speed, and there has been no recent braking activity, and the active steering count is below a determined minimum threshold steering count. Separate first and second alarm modules operably coupled to the control module may be independently activated in a progressive manner. All sensed conditions and responses may be logged.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Richard Middlekauff, Percy F. Shadwell, Peter Schonning, Henrik Stahre
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Publication number: 20100072280Abstract: A management system utilizes compact, reliable, adaptable, and cost effective article identifying synthetic barcode modules, which obviate printed barcodes. The modules are programmable, detect the presence of a conventional laser barcode scanner and communicate information optically in a form readable by a detected conventional laser barcode scanner. The system is compatible with network communication, allowing real-time monitoring and updating. Additionally, the system optionally includes radio frequency identification capability, providing an alternative means of communication that does not require a line of sight. An exemplary synthetic barcode module employs a single LED as a photodiode to sense the presence of a barcode scanner and as a light source to emit light that emulates light reflected from a scanned barcode. The LED enables bidirectional half-duplex optical communication. The module may be attached to articles being tracked as well as to associated items.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Randy D. McGill, Percy F. Shadwell, JR.
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Publication number: 20080149721Abstract: A synthetic barcode module detects the presence of a barcode reader and emits light pulses that emulate light reflected from a scanned barcode. Decoded output from a conventional barcode optical scanner that receives the light pulses will be the same as the decoded output generated by scanning the emulated barcode. One or more light pipes may be utilized to facilitate receipt and transmission of an incident scanning beam to an optical sensor/emitter. A sensor/emitter, which may be an LED, may sense input light and emit light pulses to emulate a scanned barcode. A microcontroller governs sensing and emitting. The module may be programmable to emulate various barcodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Percy F. Shadwell
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Patent number: 7335053Abstract: A scalable cable management system comprises an electronics module with a microcontroller; a plurality of drive modules and a releasably engaged cable cartridge for each drive module. Each cable cartridge houses a lead wire cable spool with an electrical slip ring connected to the wire. Stationary electrical contacts pickup signals from the slip ring for use by the electronics module. A device such as an electric or spring-driven motor, with a gear train and an optional clutch, controllably rotate the cable spool. A cleaning assembly cleans portions of the lead wire as it is extended or retracted. The microcontroller receives strain signals representative of tension on a lead wire from cable strain gauge. The electronics module may also include a defibrillator protection sub-system, a crossbar transfer switch, an instrumentation amplifier and a communications unit. Test terminals are also provided for assessing integrity of each lead wire.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2006Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: I.Q. Innovations, LLCInventors: Philip Avevor, Roger K. J. Salani, Peter Schonning, Percy F. Shadwell
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Patent number: 7158043Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for adaptively tracking the position of an entry portal, such as an automatic garage door. In accordance with the present invention a transmitter assembly senses and transmits the sensed position of the door position in a periodic manner at a predetermined transmit interval. A receiver assembly including a receiver module receives the transmitted door position signals and synchronizes the activation of the receiver module with the transmit interval such that the receiver receives the door position signals transmitted at the predetermined transmit interval. A receiver output indicator is then updated in accordance with the entry portal position determined by the received door position signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2005Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Inventors: Ronnie L. Kirkland, Benjamin M. Rubin, Percy F. Shadwell, Jr.
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Patent number: 6980117Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for adaptively tracking the position of an entry portal, such as an automatic garage door. In accordance with the present invention a transmitter assembly senses and transmits the sensed position of the door position in a periodic manner at a predetermined transmit interval. A receiver assembly including a receiver module receives the transmitted door position signals and synchronizes the activation of the receiver module with the transmit interval such that the receiver receives the door position signals transmitted at the predetermined transmit interval. A receiver output indicator is then updated in accordance with the entry portal position determined by the received door position signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2004Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Inventors: Ronnie L. Kirkland, Benjamin M. Rubin, Percy F. Shadwell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20020180600Abstract: A remote monitoring system for determining and transmitting information indicating the status of a door movable to a plurality of positions or alternatively, an alarm system includes sensor for determining each position of a door and providing output signals indicative of each position detected, a transmitter responsive to the output signal and repetitively transmitting a broadcast signal indicative of the output signal received, a first timer operatively connected to the transmitter means for selectively controlling periodic transmission of the broadcast signal in accord with first time intervals as established by the first timer means. A receiver receives the broadcast signal and includes a second timer for periodically energizing the receiver at predetermined second time intervals as established by the second timer to allow for reception of the broadcast signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2001Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: Ronnie L. Kirkland, Benjamin M. Rubin, Percy F. Shadwell