Patents by Inventor Steve Deal

Steve Deal 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: 11205330
    Abstract: Systems and methods for maximizing the deterrence effect on theft. Specifically, systems and methods for selecting and randomizing at least one response to potential theft events while minimizing impact on store personnel productivity in a retail setting. A plurality of defined event triggers detected by a monitored source results in the randomization of response to detected event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Indyme Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Joe Budano, Steve Deal
  • Patent number: 10937289
    Abstract: Apparatus and systems using merchandise activity sensors for increasing the awareness of interactivity with merchandise on retail store displays (shelves, peg hooks, merchandise pushers, and other Point of Purchase displays) in order to facilitate more effective customer service, reduce theft and to provide additional analysis data related to merchandise/shopper interaction. Additionally, apparatus and systems for the conversion of cameras from passive to active deterrence devices aware of events occurring the environment. More particularly, the present invention pertains to awareness of behaviors often related to potential theft activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Indyme Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Joe Budano, Steve Deal
  • Publication number: 20200193789
    Abstract: Systems and methods for maximizing the deterrence effect on theft. Specifically, systems and methods for selecting and randomizing at least one response to potential theft events while minimizing impact on store personnel productivity in a retail setting. A plurality of defined event triggers detected by a monitored source results in the randomization of response to detected event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Joe Budano, Steve Deal
  • Patent number: 10510227
    Abstract: Apparatus and systems using merchandise activity sensors for increasing the awareness of interactivity with merchandise on retail store displays (shelves, peg hooks, merchandise pushers, and other Point of Purchase displays) in order to facilitate more effective customer service, reduce theft and to provide additional analysis data related to merchandise/shopper interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Indyme Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Steve Deal
  • Publication number: 20190088096
    Abstract: Apparatus and systems using merchandise activity sensors for increasing the awareness of interactivity with merchandise on retail store displays (shelves, peg hooks, merchandise pushers, and other Point of Purchase displays) in order to facilitate more effective customer service, reduce theft and to provide additional analysis data related to merchandise/shopper interaction. Additionally, apparatus and systems for the conversion of cameras from passive to active deterrence devices aware of events occurring the environment. More particularly, the present invention pertains to awareness of behaviors often related to potential theft activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Joe Budano, Steve Deal
  • Publication number: 20190043002
    Abstract: Fitting room management and occupancy monitoring system for retail operations having fitting rooms wherein the system if capable of notifying staff of fitting room occupancy, the need for cleaning, and/or the need for customer help in real time as well as collecting and tracking data of fitting room activity according to preset business rules. The system further assists retail operations with reduction of theft incidents, improvement of conversion rates and employee compliance rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Greg King, Bill Kepner, Steve Deal, Joe Budano, Derek Morikawa
  • Patent number: 10037662
    Abstract: Fitting room management and occupancy monitoring system for retail operations having fitting rooms wherein the system if capable of notifying staff of fitting room occupancy, the need for cleaning, and/or the need for customer help in real time as well as collecting and tracking data of fitting room activity according to preset business rules. The system further assists retail operations with reduction of theft incidents, improvement of conversion rates and employee compliance rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Indyme Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Joe Budano, Steve Deal
  • Publication number: 20170365143
    Abstract: Apparatus and systems using merchandise activity sensors for increasing the awareness of interactivity with merchandise on retail store displays (shelves, peg hooks, merchandise pushers, and other Point of Purchase displays) in order to facilitate more effective customer service, reduce theft and to provide additional analysis data related to merchandise/shopper interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Steve Deal
  • Publication number: 20170256148
    Abstract: Fitting room management and occupancy monitoring system for retail operations having fitting rooms wherein the system if capable of notifying staff of fitting room occupancy, the need for cleaning, and/or the need for customer help in real time as well as collecting and tracking data of fitting room activity according to preset business rules. The system further assists retail operations with reduction of theft incidents, improvement of conversion rates and employee compliance rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Joe Budano, Steve Deal
  • Patent number: 9697709
    Abstract: Apparatus and systems using merchandise activity sensors for increasing the awareness of interactivity with merchandise on retail store displays (shelves, peg hooks, merchandise pushers, and other Point of Purchase displays) in order to facilitate more effective customer service, reduce theft and to provide additional analysis data related to merchandise/shopper interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Indyme Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Steve Deal
  • Publication number: 20160086460
    Abstract: Apparatus and systems using merchandise activity sensors for increasing the awareness of interactivity with merchandise on retail store displays (shelves, peg hooks, merchandise pushers, and other Point of Purchase displays) in order to facilitate more effective customer service, reduce theft and to provide additional analysis data related to merchandise/shopper interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Steve Deal
  • Patent number: D550198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Indyme Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: Steve Deal