Patents by Inventor Samuel W. Joffe

Samuel W. Joffe 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).

  • Detecting the starting and stopping of movement of a person on foot
    Patent number: 6298314
    Abstract: Various methods for monitoring movement of a person involve using a sensor to generate a signal in response to movement of a person. In one embodiment, a characteristic in the signal is identified that indicates the person is walking or running and, in response to identifying the characteristic, a timer is started. In another embodiment, after the person has begun walking or running, a characteristic in the signal is identified that indicates the person has ceased walking or running and, in response to identifying the characteristic, an action is taken. In another embodiment, a characteristic in the signal is identified that is indicative of a foot of the person being in motion and, in response to identifying the characteristic, a timer is started. In another embodiment, after a foot of the person has been in motion, a characteristic in the signal is identified that is indicative of the foot ceasing to be in motion and, in response to identifying the characteristic, an action is taken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Personal Electronic Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Blackadar, Paul J. Gaudet, Samuel W. Joffe