Patents by Inventor Rich Robinson
Rich Robinson 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: 20240111917Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure enable automated roof planning using a processor. The processor receives a digital image of a roof of a structure and models each roof plane of the roof to generate a roof model. The processor determines dimensions of each roof plane based on the roof model. The processor retrieves roofing accessory data from a database, the roofing accessory data solar roofing accessory part identifiers and solar roofing accessory part performance characteristics for solar roofing accessories. The processor simulates multiple candidate roof layouts based on the dimensions of each roof plan and the solar roofing accessory parts and determines a utilization prediction for each candidate layout. Based on each utilization prediction, the processor determines a particular roof layout having selected solar roofing accessory parts, and generates a solar roof design, including a list of materials, for the particular roof layout.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Zachary Richard Campau, Rich Robinson
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Patent number: 11928394Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure enable automated roof planning using a processor. The processor receives a digital image of a roof of a structure and models each roof plane of the roof to generate a roof model. The processor determines dimensions of each roof plane based on the roof model. The processor retrieves roofing accessory data from a database, the roofing accessory data solar roofing accessory part identifiers and solar roofing accessory part performance characteristics for solar roofing accessories. The processor simulates multiple candidate roof layouts based on the dimensions of each roof plan and the solar roofing accessory parts and determines a utilization prediction for each candidate layout. Based on each utilization prediction, the processor determines a particular roof layout having selected solar roofing accessory parts, and generates a solar roof design, including a list of materials, for the particular roof layout.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: BMIC LLCInventors: Zachary Richard Campau, Rich Robinson
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Publication number: 20230289489Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure enable automated roof planning using a processor. The processor receives a digital image of a roof of a structure and models each roof plane of the roof to generate a roof model. The processor determines dimensions of each roof plane based on the roof model. The processor retrieves roofing accessory data from a database, the roofing accessory data solar roofing accessory part identifiers and solar roofing accessory part performance characteristics for solar roofing accessories. The processor simulates multiple candidate roof layouts based on the dimensions of each roof plan and the solar roofing accessory parts and determines a utilization prediction for each candidate layout. Based on each utilization prediction, the processor determines a particular roof layout having selected solar roofing accessory parts, and generates a solar roof design, including a list of materials, for the particular roof layout.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Zachary Richard Campau, Rich Robinson
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Publication number: 20230246323Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a system of integrated roofing accessories on a plurality of roofs, where at least one integrated roofing accessory on each roof may include: i) at least one transceiver configured to produce electromagnetic communication signals using electromagnetic communication protocols, ii) at least one dielectric antenna in electrical communication with the at least one transceiver for emitting the electromagnetic communication signals according to the at least one electromagnetic communication protocol, iii) an edge computing device having at least one processor and at least one non-transitory storage with software to operate the edge computing device in communication with the at least one transceiver, and iv) at least one power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Rich ROBINSON, Xavier RILEY
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Publication number: 20230208024Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure include controlling directions of communications including a processor to obtain performance data of an integrated roofing accessory installed on a roof, the integrated roofing accessory including an antenna and a transceiver to enable fifth generation cellular networking (5G) protocol communication with a 5G-enabled device, and an adjustable attachment to orient or position the antenna. The performance data is indicative of 5G signal performance between the integrated roofing accessory and the 5G-enabled device. A signal performance affecting condition is determined using the performance data, where the signal performance affecting condition is a reduced signal performance of a 5G signal beam of the antenna. An improved orientation or an improved position of the antenna is determined to remedy the signal performance affecting condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Rich Robinson, Xavier Riley
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Patent number: 11625511Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure enable automated roof planning using a processor. The processor receives a digital image of a roof of a structure and models each roof plane of the roof to generate a roof model. The processor determines dimensions of each roof plane based on the roof model. The processor retrieves roofing accessory data from a database, the roofing accessory data solar roofing accessory part identifiers and solar roofing accessory part performance characteristics for solar roofing accessories. The processor simulates multiple candidate roof layouts based on the dimensions of each roof plan and the solar roofing accessory parts and determines a utilization prediction for each candidate layout. Based on each utilization prediction, the processor determines a particular roof layout having selected solar roofing accessory parts, and generates a solar roof design, including a list of materials, for the particular roof layout.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: BMIC LLCInventors: Zachary Richard Campau, Rich Robinson
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Patent number: 11626656Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a system of integrated roofing accessories on a plurality of roofs, where at least one integrated roofing accessory on each roof may include: i) at least one transceiver configured to produce electromagnetic communication signals using electromagnetic communication protocols, ii) at least one dielectric antenna in electrical communication with the at least one transceiver for emitting the electromagnetic communication signals according to the at least one electromagnetic communication protocol, iii) an edge computing device having at least one processor and at least one non-transitory storage with software to operate the edge computing device in communication with the at least one transceiver, and iv) at least one power supply.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: BMIC LLCInventors: Rich Robinson, Xavier Riley
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Patent number: 11588235Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure include controlling directions of communications including a processor to obtain performance data of an integrated roofing accessory installed on a roof, the integrated roofing accessory including an antenna and a transceiver to enable fifth generation cellular networking (5G) protocol communication with a 5G-enabled device, and an adjustable attachment to orient or position the antenna. The performance data is indicative of 5G signal performance between the integrated roofing accessory and the 5G-enabled device. A signal performance affecting condition is determined using the performance data, where the signal performance affecting condition is a reduced signal performance of a 5G signal beam of the antenna. An improved orientation or an improved position of the antenna is determined to remedy the signal performance affecting condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: BMIC, LLCInventors: Rich Robinson, Xavier Riley
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Publication number: 20220399632Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a system of integrated roofing accessories on a plurality of roofs, where at least one integrated roofing accessory on each roof may include: i) at least one transceiver configured to produce electromagnetic communication signals using electromagnetic communication protocols, ii) at least one dielectric antenna in electrical communication with the at least one transceiver for emitting the electromagnetic communication signals according to the at least one electromagnetic communication protocol, iii) an edge computing device having at least one processor and at least one non-transitory storage with software to operate the edge computing device in communication with the at least one transceiver, and iv) at least one power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: Rich ROBINSON, Xavier RILEY
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Patent number: 11444368Abstract: In some embodiments, systems and methods are configured to determine that a signal strength of a fifth generation cellular networking (5G) protocol communication is below a threshold strength value. The 5G protocol communication includes a millimeter wave (mmWave) frequency transmission between a computing device and a first integrated roofing accessory of a first roof. It is determined that a second integrated roofing accessory of a second roof would have an improved signal strength is indicative of a better line of sight to the computing device, and the first integrated roofing accessory and the second integrated roofing accessory are part of a 5G network. At least one of transferring the 5G protocol communication to the second integrated roofing accessory from the first integrated roofing accessory of the first roof, or including the second integrated roofing accessory into the 5G protocol communication with the computing device is performed.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: BMIC LLCInventors: Rich Robinson, Xavier Riley
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Publication number: 20220108263Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides systems and methods enabling unmanned vehicle navigation and delivery including an integrated roofing accessory integrated into a roof, the integrated roofing accessory including at least one antenna and a computing module in communication with the at least one antenna, where the computing module, when software is executed, is configured to transmit, via the at least one antenna: electronic operating instructions to at least one unmanned vehicle, and network messages related to the at least one unmanned vehicle to at least one additional integrated roofing accessory. A landing member is on the roof and the electronic operating instructions comprise: at least one landing instruction configured to cause the at least one unmanned vehicle to land on the landing member, and at least one take-off instruction configured to cause the at least one unmanned vehicle to take off from the landing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: Rich Robinson, Xavier Riley
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Publication number: 20220077564Abstract: In some embodiments, systems and methods are configured to determine that a signal strength of a fifth generation cellular networking (5G) protocol communication is below a threshold strength value. The 5G protocol communication includes a millimeter wave (mmWave) frequency transmission between a computing device and a first integrated roofing accessory of a first roof. It is determined that a second integrated roofing accessory of a second roof would have an improved signal strength is indicative of a better line of sight to the computing device, and the first integrated roofing accessory and the second integrated roofing accessory are part of a 5G network. At least one of transferring the 5G protocol communication to the second integrated roofing accessory from the first integrated roofing accessory of the first roof, or including the second integrated roofing accessory into the 5G protocol communication with the computing device is performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: Building Materials Investment CorporationInventors: Rich Robinson, Xavier Riley
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Patent number: 11222300Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides systems and methods enabling unmanned vehicle navigation and delivery including an integrated roofing accessory integrated into a roof, the integrated roofing accessory including at least one antenna and a computing module in communication with the at least one antenna, where the computing module, when software is executed, is configured to transmit, via the at least one antenna: electronic operating instructions to at least one unmanned vehicle, and network messages related to the at least one unmanned vehicle to at least one additional integrated roofing accessory. A landing member is on the roof and the electronic operating instructions comprise: at least one landing instruction configured to cause the at least one unmanned vehicle to land on the landing member, and at least one take-off instruction configured to cause the at least one unmanned vehicle to take off from the landing member.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: BMIC LLCInventors: Rich Robinson, Xavier Riley
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Publication number: 20210226331Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure include controlling directions of communications including a processor to obtain performance data of an integrated roofing accessory installed on a roof, the integrated roofing accessory including an antenna and a transceiver to enable fifth generation cellular networking (5G) protocol communication with a 5G-enabled device, and an adjustable attachment to orient or position the antenna. The performance data is indicative of 5G signal performance between the integrated roofing accessory and the 5G-enabled device. A signal performance affecting condition is determined using the performance data, where the signal performance affecting condition is a reduced signal performance of a 5G signal beam of the antenna. An improved orientation or an improved position of the antenna is determined to remedy the signal performance affecting condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Rich Robinson, Xavier Riley
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Publication number: 20210150458Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides systems and methods enabling unmanned vehicle navigation and delivery including an integrated roofing accessory integrated into a roof, the integrated roofing accessory including at least one antenna and a computing module in communication with the at least one antenna, where the computing module, when software is executed, is configured to transmit, via the at least one antenna: electronic operating instructions to at least one unmanned vehicle, and network messages related to the at least one unmanned vehicle to at least one additional integrated roofing accessory. A landing member is on the roof and the electronic operating instructions comprise: at least one landing instruction configured to cause the at least one unmanned vehicle to land on the landing member, and at least one take-off instruction configured to cause the at least one unmanned vehicle to take off from the landing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Rich Robinson, Xavier Riley
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Patent number: 10910693Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a system of integrated roofing accessories on a plurality of roofs, where at least one integrated roofing accessory on each roof may include: i) at least one transceiver configured to produce millimeter wave (mmWave) frequency signals using fifth generation cellular networking (5G) protocols, ii) at least one dielectric antenna in electrical communication with the at least one transceiver for emitting the mmWave frequency signals according to the at least one 5G protocol, iii) an edge computing device having at least one processor and at least one non-transitory storage with software to operate the edge computing device in communication with the at least one transceiver, and iv) at least one power supply. The software is configured to cause, when executed, the integrated roofing accessories to form a 5G network using the mmWave frequency signals which communicates with at least one computing device.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Building Materials Investment CorporationInventors: Rich Robinson, Xavier Riley
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Publication number: 20100305168Abstract: In one embodiment, a personal-care composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprises an anionic pairing agent, a cationic active, and an anionic thickener. In another embodiment, the anionic pairing agent is pre-formed from the neutralization of an acid with a base. In another embodiment, the anionic pairing agent is formed in situ from the neutralization of an acid with a base. In one embodiment, the molar ratio of the base to the acid is at least about 0.70. In another embodiment, the equivalent ratio of the anionic pairing agent to the cationic active is at least about 0.70. The personal-care composition allows for previously unattainable levels of the cationic active to locate within the oil phase of the emulsion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: Larry Rich Robinson, Gary Robert Kelm, Denver Michael Faulk
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Publication number: 20100305169Abstract: A personal-care composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprises a water phase, an oil phase, an anionic pairing agent, a cationic active, and an anionic thickener. In one embodiment, the anionic pairing agent is pre-formed from the neutralization of an acid with a base. In another embodiment, the anionic pairing agent is formed in situ from the neutralization of an acid with a base. At least 25% by weight of the cationic active is present in the oil phase. In certain embodiments, a method for regulating keratinous tissue condition and a method for improving deliverability of a cationic active in the presence of an anionic thickener comprise the steps of: providing the aforementioned personal-care composition, and applying the composition to keratinous tissue in need of treatment. The personal-care composition allows for previously unattainable levels of the cationic active to locate within the oil phase of the emulsion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: Larry Rich Robinson, Gary Robert Kelm, Denver Michael Faulk
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Publication number: 20020065844Abstract: A system and method for customizing tags in digital images captured with an image capture device that stores the digital images in image files is disclosed. The method and system include storing a key ID and a definition of one or more custom tags on a server on a network. Thereafter a plurality of image files are received over the network, wherein each of the image files includes image data, the key ID, and the custom tags containing data. The method and system further include automatically recognizing the image files by the key ID and using the stored definition to extract the data from the custom tags to make the data available to a user along with the image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2000Publication date: May 30, 2002Inventors: Rich Robinson, Eric C. Anderson