Patents by Inventor Steven Benoit
Steven Benoit 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: 10691992Abstract: In embodiments of the present disclosure improved capabilities are described for a method and system for a radio frequency (RF) tag comprising a controller, a memory, and a memory manager, wherein the controller utilizes the memory manager to manage different memory types.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: TEGO, INC.Inventors: Timothy P. Butler, David Puleston, Javier Berrios, Robert W. Hamlin, Leonid Mats, Steven Benoit
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Publication number: 20190392276Abstract: In embodiments of the present disclosure improved capabilities are described for a method and system for a radio frequency (RF) tag comprising a controller, a memory, and a memory manager, wherein the controller utilizes the memory manager to manage different memory types and the memory is accessible to an external computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Timothy P. Butler, David Puleston, Javier Berrios, Robert W. Hamlin, Leonid Mats, Steven Benoit
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Patent number: 10430702Abstract: In embodiments of the present disclosure improved capabilities are described for a method and system for a radio frequency (RF) tag configured to communicate with a network through a gateway facility, the RF tag comprising (i) an RF and analog block for receiving and transmitting an RF signal, (ii) a data processing and controller block for digital information processing, (iii) a memory store, and (iv) a communication facility, wherein the RF tag is at least in part powered by an external RF signal received by the RF and analog block, and wherein the communication facility transfers data from the RF tag to the gateway facility or transfers data from the gateway facility to the RF tag.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: TEGO, INC.Inventors: Timothy P. Butler, David Puleston, Javier Berrios, Robert W. Hamlin, Leonid Mats, Steven Benoit
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Publication number: 20180277241Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a fluid process facility integrated with an RF interrogator, wherein the fluid process facility communicates with an RF tag in proximity to the RF interrogator, wherein the RF tag is mounted on a storage container adapted for use with the fluid process facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Robert W. Hamlin, Steven Benoit, Jerry Russo, Leonid Mats
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Publication number: 20180068211Abstract: In embodiments of the present disclosure improved capabilities are described for a method and system for a radio frequency (RF) tag configured to communicate with a network through a gateway facility, the RF tag comprising (i) an RF and analog block for receiving and transmitting an RF signal, (ii) a data processing and controller block for digital information processing, (iii) a memory store, and (iv) a communication facility, wherein the RF tag is at least in part powered by an external RF signal received by the RF and analog block, and wherein the communication facility transfers data from the RF tag to the gateway facility or transfers data from the gateway facility to the RF tag.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Timothy P. Butler, David Puleston, Javier Berrios, Robert W. Hamlin, Leonid Mats, Steven Benoit
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Patent number: 9842290Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a system for collecting aviation flight cycle data comprising a radio frequency (RF) tag configured to read sensor information from a sensor, the RF tag comprising (i) an RF and analog block for receiving and transmitting an RF signal, (ii) a data processing and controller block for digital information processing, and (iii) a memory store, wherein the RF tag is at least in part powered by an external RF signal received by the RF and analog block; and a sensor for generating sensor information indicative of an airborne flight cycle parameter, wherein the RF tag periodically collects the sensor information generated by the sensor and stores the sensor information in the memory store.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: TEGO, INC.Inventors: Timothy P. Butler, David Puleston, Javier Berrios, Robert W. Hamlin, Leonid Mats, Steven Benoit
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Publication number: 20170147915Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a system for collecting aviation flight cycle data comprising a radio frequency (RF) tag configured to read sensor information from a sensor, the RF tag comprising (i) an RF and analog block for receiving and transmitting an RF signal, (ii) a data processing and controller block for digital information processing, and (iii) a memory store, wherein the RF tag is at least in part powered by an external RF signal received by the RF and analog block; and a sensor for generating sensor information indicative of an airborne flight cycle parameter, wherein the RF tag periodically collects the sensor information generated by the sensor and stores the sensor information in the memory store.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Timothy P. Butler, David Puleston, Javier Berrios, Robert W. Hamlin, Leonid Mats, Steven Benoit
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Publication number: 20160321480Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a blood-extraction facility integrated with an RF interrogator, wherein the blood-extraction facility communicates with an RF tag in proximity to the RF interrogator, wherein the RF tag is mounted on a blood-storage container adapted for use with the blood-extraction facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Robert W. Hamlin, Steven Benoit, Jerry Russo, Leonid Mats
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Patent number: 9424447Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a stand-alone RFID sensor apparatus comprising a passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tag configured to read sensor information from a sensor, the passive RFID tag comprising an RF network node and a communication facility, the RF network node comprising (i) an RF and analog block for receiving and transmitting an RFID interrogation signal, (ii) a data processing and controller block for digital information processing, (iii) a memory store, and (iv) a power management block for managing power requirements of the RFID sensor apparatus, and the communications facility linking the sensor and the passive RFID tag, wherein the data processing and controller block manages communication of the sensor information through the communications facility.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: TEGO, INC.Inventors: David Puleston, Robert W. Hamlin, Steven Benoit, Leonid Mats
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Publication number: 20140203915Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a stand-alone RFID sensor apparatus comprising a passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tag configured to read sensor information from a sensor, the passive RFID tag comprising an RF network node and a communication facility, the RF network node comprising (i) an RF and analog block for receiving and transmitting an RFID interrogation signal, (ii) a data processing and controller block for digital information processing, (iii) a memory store, and (iv) a power management block for managing power requirements of the RFID sensor apparatus, and the communications facility linking the sensor and the passive RFID tag, wherein the data processing and controller block manages communication of the sensor information through the communications facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Inventors: David Puleston, Robert W. Hamlin, Steven Benoit, Leonid Mats
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Patent number: 8390456Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, where the passive RFID tag contains an RF network node and communication facility. The RF network node includes an RF and analog block for receiving and transmitting an RFID reader signal, a data processing and controller block for digital information processing, a memory store, and a power management block for managing power requirements of the RF network node. The communication facility communicates at least in part with an external display facility. The distribution of power to the RF network node functional blocks is controlled using the power management block to select between an extended operational time and an increase in available functionality.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2009Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Tego Inc.Inventors: David Puleston, Robert W. Hamlin, Steven Benoit, Leonid Mats
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Publication number: 20100185461Abstract: A method comprising the steps of: receiving at a host computer a request from a provider for a payment for a charge incurred by a purchaser and withdrawing from a designated account, all or a portion of the cost of the item based on the payment authorization.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: H. Douglas Broeska, Remo J. Aiello, Steven Benoit
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Publication number: 20100134257Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, where the passive RFID tag contains an RF network node and communication facility. The RF network node includes an RF and analog block for receiving and transmitting an RFID reader signal, a data processing and controller block for digital information processing, a memory store, and a power management block for managing power requirements of the RF network node. The communication facility communicates at least in part with an external display facility. The distribution of power to the RF network node functional blocks is controlled using the power management block to select between an extended operational time and an increase in available functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventors: David Puleston, Robert W. Hamlin, Steven Benoit, Leonid Mats