Patents by Inventor Randall Pugh

Randall Pugh 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: 11100261
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for transmitting information associated with verified positions of Nodes based upon wireless communications between Nodes included in an array. Values for variables derived from multiple wireless transmissions between Nodes are aggregated, and a position of a particular Node may be determined based upon multiple data sets generated by multiple communications between disparate Nodes. Information is geolocated based upon the respective positions of the disparate Nodes. A user interface may provide a pictorial view of positions of all or some Nodes in an array, as well as associated information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Wodrich, Michael S. Santarone, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff
  • Publication number: 20210248283
    Abstract: Augmented reality apparatus and methods of use are provided with persistent digital content linked to a location coordinates. More specifically, the present invention links a physical location with digital content to enable a user interface with augmented reality that combines aspects of the physical area with location specific digital content. According to the present invention, digital content remains persistent with a location even if visual aspects of the location change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Rebecca Kincart, Michael S. Santarone, Michael Wodrich, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff, Joseph P. Kincart, Frederick Flitsch
  • Patent number: 11087039
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for presenting data to a user with augmented reality headgear or augmented reality glasses that has been oriented in a direction based upon unique automated generation of a vector are described. Systems for determining a direction of interest are based upon orientation of an apparatus. Data collection systems such as cameras, stereoscopic cameras, and scanner systems may be included in the augmented reality gear. In combination with a geospatial position, the direction of interest may be referenced in the provision of content via a user interface displayed in a worn augmented reality gear of the user at the site of interest. Updating of model data may be coordinated through the interface of an oriented augmented reality headgear with data collection systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Jason E. Duff, Michael S. Santarone, Michael A. Wodrich, Randall Pugh
  • Patent number: 11080439
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for interacting with a tag in a radio target area. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods and systems for monitoring temperature and other environmental conditions in a storage area and displaying environmental conditions as digital content in a user interactive interface based upon energy levels received from a radio target area and content from a sensor generating digital content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Wodrich, Michael S. Santarone, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff, Frederick Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20210216677
    Abstract: Apparatus for electronically quantifying conditions of a person and an environment containing the person, as well as a sequence of positions occupied by the person and a direction the person faced at those positions. Wireless communications track a series of positions over time and provide user interfaces indicating where a person has been and who the person has come within a minimum distance of. Sensors may be operative to provide ongoing evaluation of a condition of the person, such as a body temperature and heartrate which may trigger an alarm state if the body temperature rises above a specified value. Electronic sensors may also be quantify environmental conditions over time and present the conditions in the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Santarone, Michael Wodrich, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff
  • Patent number: 11042672
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improving the provision of a healthcare procedure based upon automated determination of a location of healthcare agents and equipment during a healthcare procedure and quantifying conditions in an environment via automated sensors. The present invention provides apparatus and methods for wireless designation of a position of health care providers and equipment relative to each other based upon wireless communications amongst multiple wireless transceivers combined with ongoing monitoring of conditions present in a healthcare facility. A user interface may provide a augmented reality view of positions of all or some the healthcare providers and equipment and condition quantifying sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Kristen Santarone, Michael S. Santarone, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff, Michael Wodrich
  • Publication number: 20210182446
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for enhanced wireless determination of a position and direction of a smart device are describe which support the display of a virtual tag upon a user interface of the smart device. Wireless transceivers controlled by the smart device communicate with reference point transceivers to generate data sufficient to determine relative positions of the wireless transceivers and a direction of interest. Operation of LIDAR may be operative to verify the position and direction of the Smart Device as well as a topography of the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Wodrich, Michael S. Santarone, Jason E. Duff, Fred Flitsch, Randall Pugh
  • Publication number: 20210165927
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for transmitting information associated with verified positions of Nodes based upon wireless communications between Nodes included in an array. Values for variables derived from multiple wireless transmissions between Nodes are aggregated, and a position of a particular Node may be determined based upon multiple data sets generated by multiple communications between disparate Nodes. Information is geolocated based upon the respective positions of the disparate Nodes. A user interface may provide a pictorial view of positions of all or some Nodes in an array, as well as associated information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Wodrich, Michael S. Santarone, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff
  • Publication number: 20210117584
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining an item of equipment in a direction of interest based upon coordinates derived from wireless communication between wireless transceivers. A smart device assembly is operative to communicate via multiple antennas with a reference point transceiver. A set of coordinates is generated indicating a relative position and/or angle of the wireless transceiver in relation to the reference position transceiver. A query may be made based upon the relative position and angle of the wireless transceiver in relation to the reference position transceiver. A response to the query may include a human readable interface indicating one or more of: direction of travel, a virtual image based upon location and location and direction, and annotative and pictorial information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Santarone, Jason E. Duff, Michael Wodrich, Randall Pugh
  • Publication number: 20210117585
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for interacting with a tag in a radio target area. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods and systems for monitoring temperature and other environmental conditions in a storage area and displaying environmental conditions as digital content in a user interactive interface based upon energy levels received from a radio target area and content from a sensor generating digital content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Wodrich, Michael S. Santarone, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff, Frederick Flitsch
  • Patent number: 10984148
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining a generating a user interface based upon a location and an orientation of a smart device supported by an Agent in a structure. The interface may include “as built features” of the structure. A location of the Agent may be determined via wireless communications and a direction of interest based upon a directional sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Santarone, Michael Wodrich, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff
  • Patent number: 10984146
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for electronically quantifying conditions of a person and an environment containing the person, as well as a sequence of positions occupied by the person and a direction the person faced at those positions. Wireless communications track a series of positions over time and provide user interfaces indicating where a person has been and who the person has come within a minimum distance of. In addition, sensors provide ongoing evaluation of a condition of the person, such as a body temperature and heartrate which may trigger an alarm state if the body temperature rises above a specified value. Ongoing environmental conditions may also be quantified and presented in the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Santarone, Michael Wodrich, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff
  • Patent number: 10949579
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for enhanced wireless determination of a position and direction of a smart device. Wireless transceivers controlled by the smart device communicate with reference point transceivers to generate data sufficient to determine relative positions of the wireless transceivers and a direction of interest. Operation of one or both of a magnetic force sensor and LIDAR may be operative to verify the position and direction of the Smart Device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Wodrich, Michael S. Santarone, Jason E. Duff, Fred Flitsch, Randall Pugh
  • Publication number: 20210073432
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for interacting with a tag in a wireless communications area. A user interface is generated with a digital representation of energy levels received into an energy receiving sensor, such as a CCD. The user interface includes interactive portions based upon positions of tags in a wireless communication area. A controller may determine that a Smart Device is associated with access rights to digital content associated with the tag, and the digital content may be displayed in the user interface on the Smart device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Wodrich, Michael S. Santarone, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff, Frederick Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20210073436
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for presenting a holographic image based upon positional coordinates and a direction of interest determined via wireless communications between transceivers. The direction of interest may be based upon orientation of an apparatus associated two or more transceivers. In combination with a geospatial position, the direction of interest may be referenced in the provision of content via a generated holograph or other three dimensional projection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Jason E. Duff, Michael S. Santarone, Michael Wodrich, Randall Pugh
  • Patent number: 10943034
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for verifying respective positions of Nodes based upon wireless communications between Nodes included in an array. Values for variables derived from multiple wireless transmissions between Nodes are aggregated, and a position of a particular Node may be determined based upon multiple data sets generated by multiple communications between disparate Nodes. In addition, the presence of an obstacle to wireless communication between some Nodes may be derived from the data sets. A user interface may provide a pictorial view of positions of all or some Nodes in an array, as well as a perceived obstruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Wodrich, Michael S. Santarone, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff
  • Publication number: 20210042450
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improving the provision of a healthcare procedure based upon automated determination of a location of healthcare agents and equipment during a healthcare procedure and quantifying conditions in an environment via automated sensors. The present invention provides apparatus and methods for wireless designation of a position of health care providers and equipment relative to each other based upon wireless communications amongst multiple wireless transceivers combined with ongoing monitoring of conditions present in a healthcare facility. A user interface may provide a augmented reality view of positions of all or some the healthcare providers and equipment and condition quantifying sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Kristen Santarone, Michael S. Santarone, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff, Michael Wodrich
  • Publication number: 20210034796
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining a generating a user interface based upon a location and an orientation of a smart device supported by an Agent in a structure. The interface may include “as built features’ of the structure. A location of the Agent may be determined via wireless communications and a direction of interest based upon a directional sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Santarone, Michael Wodrich, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff
  • Patent number: 10902160
    Abstract: Methods and Apparatus relating to environmental monitoring and control systems are discussed. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods and systems for monitoring temperature and other environmental conditions in a cold storage facility and tracking the locations and environmental conditions of a product throughout its cold storage life cycle using the environmental control system and smart devices in logical communication therewith. Tracked interactions with personnel in relationship to products in cold storage are also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Wodrich, Michael S. Santarone, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff, Frederick Flitsch
  • Patent number: 10885234
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining a direction of interest based upon coordinates derived from wireless communication between wireless transceivers. A smart device assembly is operative to communicate via multiple antennas with a reference point transceiver. A set of coordinates is generated indicating a relative position and/or angle of the wireless transceiver in relation to the reference position transceiver. A query may be made based upon the relative position and angle of the wireless transceiver in relation to the reference position transceiver. A response to the query may include a human readable interface indicating one or more of: direction of travel, a virtual image based upon location and location and direction, and annotative and pictorial information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Santarone, Jason E. Duff, Michael Wodrich, Randall Pugh