Patents by Inventor Ronald W. Bessems
Ronald W. Bessems 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: 11903113Abstract: A method includes the steps of obtaining a frame from an image sensor, the frame comprising a number of pixel values, detecting a change in a first subset of the pixel values, detecting a change in the second subset of the pixel values near the first subset of the pixel values, and determining an occupancy state based on a relationship between the change in the first subset of the pixel values and the second subset of the pixel values. The occupancy state may be determined to be occupied when the change in the first subset of the pixel values is in a first direction and the change in the second subset of the pixel values is in a second direction opposite the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIGHTING LLCInventors: Sten Heikman, Yuvaraj Dora, Ronald W. Bessems, John Roberts, Robert D. Underwood
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Patent number: 11657637Abstract: An image sensor includes an active pixel array including a number of pixels and image sensor control circuitry configured to perform a read operation only on a subset of the pixels of the active pixel array such that pixels not in the subset remain inactive. By reading out only the subset of pixels in the active pixel array and keeping the remaining pixels inactive, the temperature of the active pixel array may be reduced compared to a conventional read out process, thereby reducing thermal noise in the resulting pixel data.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventors: John Roberts, Ronald W. Bessems, Robert Bowser
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Publication number: 20220386435Abstract: Computer implemented systems and methods for providing dynamic lighting through lighting fixtures are provided herein. In one aspect, one or more characteristics of light provided from a lighting fixture or a plurality of lighting fixtures changes over time to shape the environment of an indoor space according to simulated environment illumination parameters and general illumination parameters. Dynamic lighting may improve the health or wellbeing of individuals in an indoor space, for example, by simulating an outdoor environment to reduce stress, by providing circadian entrainment to improve sleep and wakefulness, or the like. Other aspects of the present disclosure enable lighting fixtures to provide light that is synchronized with one or more other devices that simulate an environment and shape the environment of an indoor space.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Ronald W. Bessems, Matthew Brian Deese, Kory Alexander Liszt, John W. Frailey, Shane Michael O'Donnell, Ronald Lee Fienberg, Thomas Richard Hinds, Gary David Trott, John Roberts
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Patent number: 11419201Abstract: Systems and methods for providing dynamic lighting are provided. In an exemplary aspect, one or more characteristics of light provided from a lighting device or a group of lighting devices changes over time to shape the environment of an indoor space according to dynamic lighting instructions. Dynamic lighting may improve the health or wellbeing of individuals in an indoor space, for example, by simulating an outdoor environment to reduce stress, by providing circadian entrainment to improve sleep and wakefulness, or the like. Other aspects of the present disclosure enable lighting devices to provide light that is synchronized with one or more other devices and does not significantly drift over time so that the lighting devices can provide seamless dynamic lighting experiences that shape the environment of an indoor space.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Ronald W. Bessems, Matthew Brian Deese, Kory Alexander Liszt, John W. Frailey, Shane Michael O'Donnell, Ronald Lee Fienberg, Thomas Richard Hinds, Gary David Trott
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Publication number: 20220141939Abstract: A method includes the steps of obtaining a frame from an image sensor, the frame comprising a number of pixel values, detecting a change in a first subset of the pixel values, detecting a change in the second subset of the pixel values near the first subset of the pixel values, and determining an occupancy state based on a relationship between the change in the first subset of the pixel values and the second subset of the pixel values. The occupancy state may be determined to be occupied when the change in the first subset of the pixel values is in a first direction and the change in the second subset of the pixel values is in a second direction opposite the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Sten Heikman, Yuvaraj Dora, Ronald W. Bessems, John Roberts, Robert D. Underwood
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Publication number: 20220092303Abstract: An image sensor includes an active pixel array including a number of pixels and image sensor control circuitry configured to perform a read operation only on a subset of the pixels of the active pixel array such that pixels not in the subset remain inactive. By reading out only the subset of pixels in the active pixel array and keeping the remaining pixels inactive, the temperature of the active pixel array may be reduced compared to a conventional read out process, thereby reducing thermal noise in the resulting pixel data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: John Roberts, Ronald W. Bessems, Robert Bowser
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Patent number: 11229107Abstract: A method includes the steps of obtaining a frame from an image sensor, the frame comprising a number of pixel values, detecting a change in a first subset of the pixel values, detecting a change in the second subset of the pixel values near the first subset of the pixel values, and determining an occupancy state based on a relationship between the change in the first subset of the pixel values and the second subset of the pixel values. The occupancy state may be determined to be occupied when the change in the first subset of the pixel values is in a first direction and the change in the second subset of the pixel values is in a second direction opposite the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Sten Heikman, Yuvaraj Dora, Ronald W. Bessems, John Roberts, Robert D. Underwood
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Patent number: 11195002Abstract: An image sensor includes an active pixel array including a number of pixels and image sensor control circuitry configured to perform a read operation only on a subset of the pixels of the active pixel array such that pixels not in the subset remain inactive. By reading out only the subset of pixels in the active pixel array and keeping the remaining pixels inactive, the temperature of the active pixel array may be reduced compared to a conventional read out process, thereby reducing thermal noise in the resulting pixel data.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Ideal Industries Lighting LLCInventors: John Roberts, Ronald W. Bessems, Robert Bowser
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Publication number: 20210127475Abstract: Systems and methods for providing dynamic lighting are provided. In an exemplary aspect, one or more characteristics of light provided from a lighting device or a group of lighting devices changes over time to shape the environment of an indoor space according to dynamic lighting instructions. Dynamic lighting may improve the health or wellbeing of individuals in an indoor space, for example, by simulating an outdoor environment to reduce stress, by providing circadian entrainment to improve sleep and wakefulness, or the like. Other aspects of the present disclosure enable lighting devices to provide light that is synchronized with one or more other devices and does not significantly drift over time so that the lighting devices can provide seamless dynamic lighting experiences that shape the environment of an indoor space.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Ronald W. Bessems, Matthew Brian Deese, Kory Alexander Liszt, John W. Frailey, Shane Michael O'Donnell, Ronald Lee Fienberg, Thomas Richard Hinds, Gary David Trott
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Patent number: 10935621Abstract: A method of operating an indoor location services system includes providing a calibration beacon signal from a calibration device at a number of calibration locations, measuring a received signal strength of the calibration beacon signal at each one of a number of receivers for each one of the number of calibration locations, measuring a received signal strength of a beacon signal provided by a locatable device at each one of the receivers, and estimating a location of the locatable device based on the received signal strength of the beacon signal at each one of the receivers, the received signal strength of the calibration beacon signal at each one of the receivers for each one of the calibration locations, and a location of each one of the receivers.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventor: Ronald W. Bessems
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Publication number: 20200264255Abstract: A method of operating an indoor location services system includes providing a calibration beacon signal from a calibration device at a number of calibration locations, measuring a received signal strength of the calibration beacon signal at each one of a number of receivers for each one of the number of calibration locations, measuring a received signal strength of a beacon signal provided by a locatable device at each one of the receivers, and estimating a location of the locatable device based on the received signal strength of the beacon signal at each one of the receivers, the received signal strength of the calibration beacon signal at each one of the receivers for each one of the calibration locations, and a location of each one of the receivers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventor: Ronald W. Bessems
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Patent number: 10620290Abstract: A method of operating an indoor location services system includes providing a calibration beacon signal from a calibration device at a number of calibration locations, measuring a received signal strength of the calibration beacon signal at each one of a number of receivers for each one of the number of calibration locations, measuring a received signal strength of a beacon signal provided by a locatable device at each one of the receivers, and estimating a location of the locatable device based on the received signal strength of the beacon signal at each one of the receivers, the received signal strength of the calibration beacon signal at each one of the receivers for each one of the calibration locations, and a location of each one of the receivers.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventor: Ronald W. Bessems
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Publication number: 20200065572Abstract: An image sensor includes an active pixel array including a number of pixels and image sensor control circuitry configured to perform a read operation only on a subset of the pixels of the active pixel array such that pixels not in the subset remain inactive. By reading out only the subset of pixels in the active pixel array and keeping the remaining pixels inactive, the temperature of the active pixel array may be reduced compared to a conventional read out process, thereby reducing thermal noise in the resulting pixel data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: John Roberts, Ronald W. Bessems, Robert Bowser
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Patent number: 10165650Abstract: A lighting fixture has a communication interface; a light source configured to provide light output for general illumination; an image sensor configured to capture image information associated of with a field of view; and control circuitry, which is configured to provide a drive signal to the light source to control the light output. In one embodiment, the control circuitry is further configured to, for each object in the field of view, determine if an object in the field of view is an occupant based on the image information; if the object is an occupant, track movement of the occupant within the field of view; and determine a number of occupants in the field of view. The control circuitry may also be configured to provide occupancy information bearing on the number of occupants in the field of view to a remote entity via the communication interface.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Cree, Inc.Inventors: Paul Fini, Ronald W. Bessems
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Publication number: 20180225834Abstract: A method includes the steps of obtaining a frame from an image sensor, the frame comprising a number of pixel values, detecting a change in a first subset of the pixel values, detecting a change in the second subset of the pixel values near the first subset of the pixel values, and determining an occupancy state based on a relationship between the change in the first subset of the pixel values and the second subset of the pixel values. The occupancy state may be determined to be occupied when the change in the first subset of the pixel values is in a first direction and the change in the second subset of the pixel values is in a second direction opposite the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Sten Heikman, Yuvaraj Dora, Ronald W. Bessems, John Roberts, Robert D. Underwood