Patents by Inventor Raymond J. Menard
Raymond J. Menard 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: 7138902Abstract: A personal and/or institutional health and wellness communications system, which may be used for a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations using two-way communication devices and a bi-directional communication network. In one application two-way pagers are adapted for use in the system. In one application cellular devices are adapted for use in the system. In one application an assisted living response center is established using various embodiments of the present personal and/or institutional communications system. The system provides multiple levels of prioritization, authentication of person (task, step, process or order), and confirmation via interrogation of person, device, or related monitor. One embodiment provides a method for receiving, evaluating and responding to calls received from a subscriber, patient, related party, or health care provider or health care system.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2002Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Royal Thoughts, LLCInventor: Raymond J. Menard
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Patent number: 7103344Abstract: A wireless communications apparatus includes a wake-up receiver adapted to receive a wake-up signal and an initially powered-off, sleeping wireless communications transceiver. When the wake-up receiver receives the wake-up signal, it can in turn power on the wireless communications transceiver. In another aspect, the invention includes an apparatus for sending a wake-up signal to the wake-up receiver. The wake-up transmitter and the wake-up receiver can communicate via a variety of wireless communications protocols, including the BLUETOOTHâ„¢ standard.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2002Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Inventor: Raymond J. Menard
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Patent number: 7088233Abstract: A personal and/or institutional health and wellness communications system, which may be used for a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations using two-way communication devices and a bi-directional communication network. In one application two-way pagers are adapted for use in the system. In one application cellular devices are adapted for use in the system. In one application an assisted living response center is established using various embodiments of the present personal and/or institutional communications system. The system provides multiple levels of prioritization, authentication of person (task, step, process or order), and confirmation via interrogation of person, device, or related monitor. One embodiment provides a method for receiving, evaluating and responding to calls received from a subscriber, patient, related party, or health care provider or health care system.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2002Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Royal Thoughts, LLCInventor: Raymond J. Menard
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Patent number: 6967562Abstract: A lock system includes a cylindrical door lock having a latching spindle and an opening spindle which are concentrically oriented, and a wireless communication system to transmit signals indicating the relative positions of the latching spindle and the opening spindle. A door lock assembly can include a lock mechanism for placing the lock assembly into an unlocked state or a locked state, an electrically controlled actuator assembly to control the lock mechanism, a transceiver coupled to the actuator assembly, and a communication device to communicate over a two-way wireless network with the electrically controlled actuator. A retrofit actuator assembly adapted to be mounted on an existing lock to control a locking mechanism of the lock, and a two-way communication device to control the retrofit actuator assembly and to receive signals from the retrofit actuator assembly indicating a state of the locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2002Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: Royal Thoughts, LLCInventors: Raymond J. Menard, McNeil Bryan
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Patent number: 6960998Abstract: A system is described for detecting at least one event of interest. The system comprises a detector, a programmable controller, and a network. Upon detection of an event of interest, the detector communicates that information to the programmable controller through the network. The programmable controller allows a user, who may be in diverse geographic locations, to control the detector.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2004Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: Royal Thoughts, LLCInventors: Raymond J. Menard, Curtis E. Quady
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Patent number: 6912399Abstract: A cellular telephone having restricted dialing authority and a simplified keypad. The keypad includes a plurality of preprogrammed hot keys. Incoming telephone calls from authorized telephone numbers are answerable and incoming telephone calls from other numbers do not ring. The authorized telephone numbers are programmable. In one embodiment, predetermined encoded messages can be transmitted silently.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2001Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Royal Thoughts, LLCInventors: Jocelyn Zirul, Raymond J. Menard
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Patent number: 6894609Abstract: A module having a switch, a processor, a motion detector and a wireless transceiver. The module controls the operation of an electrical load, such as a light, based on the switch position, programming executing on the processor, an output from the motion detector or an output signal from the transceiver. The module transmits information corresponding to the electrical load, switch position, programming and detected motion. In one embodiment, the module is battery powered. In various embodiments, the module includes an intercom, a high intensity siren, and a photosensor having an output as a function of an ambient light level. In one embodiment, the module is compatible with a wireless communication protocol such as is used with BLUETOOTH®.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2001Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Royal Thoughts, LLCInventors: Raymond J. Menard, Curtis E. Quady
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Patent number: 6847293Abstract: This system provides for apparatus and process in conjunction with long-range wireless communication networks such as paging, cell phone and other networks. The system provides for alarm and other signals received from a security or other type of detection system to be verified by a remote user so as to assist in the cancellation of alarms so that false dispatches can be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2002Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Royal Thoughts, LLCInventors: Raymond J. Menard, Curtis E. Quady
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Publication number: 20040246128Abstract: A personal and/or institutional health and wellness communications system, which may be used for a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations using two-way communication devices and a bi-directional communication network. In one application two-way pagers are adapted for use in the system. In one application cellular devices are adapted for use in the system. In one application an assisted living response center is established using various embodiments of the present personal and/or institutional communications system. The system provides multiple levels of prioritization, authentication of person (task, step, process or order), and confirmation via interrogation of person, device, or related monitor. One embodiment provides a method for receiving, evaluating and responding to calls received from a subscriber, patient, related party, or health care provider or health care system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Raymond J. Menard
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Publication number: 20040247086Abstract: A system and method for providing networked communication using a public safety answering point. In one embodiment, networked communications include providing access to an encrypted website, or page, that is customized for a particular emergency or security event. The website is accessible using an Internet address. In one embodiment, access to the website is subject to access control, such as a password. The website, and password, is available to dispatch operators and emergency response personnel in the field. In one embodiment, a participant can request bidirectional communications with an operator or with a predetermined user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: Royal Thoughts, LLCInventors: Raymond J. Menard, Curtis E. Quady
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Publication number: 20040218732Abstract: A personal communications system which may be used for a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations using two-way communication devices and a bidirectional communication network. In one application two-way pagers are adapted for use in the system. In one application cellular devices are adapted for use in the system. In one application an assisted living response center is established using various embodiments of the present personal communications system. The system provides multiple levels of prioritization. One embodiment provides a method for receiving, evaluating and responding to calls received from a subscriber.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: Royal Thoughts, L.L.C.Inventors: Raymond J. Menard, Curtis E. Quady
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Publication number: 20040203563Abstract: A system and method for pirating communication services of a nearby device for purposes of communicating an emergency request for assistance from a portable device. A user of the nearby device may or may not be aware of the surreptitious use of the communication services and such use is at reduced, or no cost, to the nearby device user. Location information corresponding to the portable device or a selected nearby device is provided to the monitor center. Database information, including contact data for an authorized guardian, is accessible to the monitor center or a public safety answering point (PSAP) facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2002Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Raymond J. Menard
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Publication number: 20040201475Abstract: A system is described for detecting at least one event of interest. The system comprises a detector, a programmable controller, and a network. Upon detection of an event of interest, the detector communicates that information to the programmable controller through the network. The programmable controller allows a user, who may be in diverse geographic locations, to control the detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: Royal Thoughts, LLC.Inventors: Raymond J. Menard, Curtis E. Quady
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Patent number: 6759956Abstract: A system is described for detecting at least one event of interest. The system comprises a detector, a programmable controller, and a network. Upon detection of an event of interest, the detector communicates that information to the programmable controller through the network. The programmable controller allows a user, who may be in diverse geographic locations, to control the detector.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2001Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Royal Thoughts, L.L.C.Inventors: Raymond J. Menard, Curtis E. Quady
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Publication number: 20040100374Abstract: Systems, structures, and methods are provided to transmit signals from a detection system to a central station. The described embodiments use an enhanced wireless system to send a message to alert the central station of an alarm event at a premise. Such message has the ability to be sent to alternative central station if the message cannot be sent to the intended central station.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2003Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventors: Raymond J. Menard, Curtis E. Quady
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Publication number: 20040066302Abstract: Portable accelerometer coupled to a processor and wireless transceiver providing remote monitoring of sensed acceleration. A BLUETOOTH®-compatible transceiver allows bi-directional communication including transmission of operating parameters and programming as well arm and cancel commands. Networked communications allows remote monitoring and integration with public safety answering point (PSAP). Signal processing at the portable device discerns includes comparison of sensed acceleration with stored profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Inventors: Raymond J. Menard, McNeil Bryan
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Publication number: 20040027244Abstract: A personal and/or institutional health and wellness communications system, which may be used for a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations using two-way communication devices and a bi-directional communication network. In one application two-way pagers are adapted for use in the system. In one application cellular devices are adapted for use in the system. In one application an assisted living response center is established using various embodiments of the present personal and/or institutional communications system. The system provides multiple levels of prioritization, authentication of person (task, step, process or order), and confirmation via interrogation of person, device, or related monitor. One embodiment provides a method for receiving, evaluating and responding to calls received from a subscriber, patient, related party, or health care provider or health care system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2002Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventor: Raymond J. Menard
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Patent number: 6671351Abstract: A personal communications system which may be used for a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations using two-way communication devices and a bidirectional communication network. In one application two-way pagers are adapted for use in the system. In one application cellular devices are adapted for use in the system. In one application an assisted living response center is established using various embodiments of the present personal communications system. The system provides multiple levels of prioritization. One embodiment provides a method for receiving, evaluating and responding to calls received from a subscriber.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Royal Thoughts, L.L.C.Inventors: Raymond J. Menard, Curtis E. Quady
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Patent number: 6667688Abstract: This system provides for apparatus and process in conjunction with long-range wireless communication networks such as paging, cell phone and other networks. The system provides for alarm and other signals received from a security or other type of detection system to be verified by a remote user so as to assist in the cancellation of alarms so that false dispatches can be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1998Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Royal Thoughts, L.L.C.Inventors: Raymond J. Menard, Curtis E. Quady
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Publication number: 20030210140Abstract: A portable sanitation unit includes one or more sensors and a wireless transmitter. The sensor provides a signal to the wireless transmitter based on a fluid level, the unit location, a temperature, or other detected condition. The transmitter communicates with a remote monitoring facility. The monitoring facility receives a coded signal from the sanitation unit which includes unit identification information, condition information and location. In one embodiment, a secure website, accessible from the internet, displays data corresponding to each of a number of monitored sanitation units. A receiver coupled to the sanitation unit receives wireless control signals and data from the monitoring facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2002Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventors: Raymond J. Menard, Curtis E. Quady