Patents by Inventor Steven T. Awiszus

Steven T. Awiszus 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).

  • Publication number: 20150215442
    Abstract: Systems and methods associated with an intercom system for a drive-through, quick service restaurant facility is disclosed. Generally, a plurality of headsets is configured for communication with a base station. A speaker is associated with the drive-through facility is configured to be located near a menu board, and is configured for communication with the base station. A microphone is also configured to be located near the menu board and configured for communication with the base station. A plurality of parameters control the configuration of the intercom system, and the base station is connectable to a wide area communication network to enable remote adjustment of the plurality of parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Steven T. Awiszus
  • Patent number: 9020553
    Abstract: Systems and methods associated with an intercom system for a drive-through, quick service restaurant facility is disclosed. Generally, a plurality of headsets is configured for communication with a base station. A speaker is associated with the drive-through facility is configured to be located near a menu board, and is configured for communication with the base station. A microphone is also configured to be located near the menu board and configured for communication with the base station. A plurality of parameters control the configuration of the intercom system, and the base station is connectable to a wide area communication network to enable remote adjustment of the plurality of parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Steven T. Awiszus
  • Publication number: 20140170984
    Abstract: Systems and methods associated with an intercom system for a drive-through, quick service restaurant facility is disclosed. Generally, a plurality of headsets is configured for communication with a base station. A speaker is associated with the drive-through facility is configured to be located near a menu board, and is configured for communication with the base station. A microphone is also configured to be located near the menu board and configured for communication with the base station. A plurality of parameters control the configuration of the intercom system, and the base station is connectable to a wide area communication network to enable remote adjustment of the plurality of parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventor: Steven T. Awiszus
  • Patent number: 8694040
    Abstract: Systems and methods associated with an intercom system for a drive-through, quick service restaurant facility is disclosed. Generally, a plurality of headsets is configured for communication with a base station. A speaker is associated with the drive-through facility is configured to be located near a menu board, and is configured for communication with the base station. A microphone is also configured to be located near the menu board and configured for communication with the base station. A plurality of parameters control the configuration of the intercom system, and the base station is connectable to a wide area communication network to enable remote adjustment of the plurality of parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Steven T. Awiszus
  • Publication number: 20130329905
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to a modular communication device and a system. The modular communication device has a speaker carrier and an electronics module. The speaker carrier has a speaker and an attachment portion, and the electronics module has a wireless transceiver. The speaker carrier and the electronics module are detachably coupled so that the electronics module provides audio signals to the speaker when the speaker carrier and electronics module are coupled. The speaker carrier can be removed from and attached to the electronic module. In one embodiment, the system generally has two or more modular communication devices and a base station that allows communication between the modular communication devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Steven T. Awiszus, Robert N. Berger
  • Publication number: 20130080269
    Abstract: An order taking system and method for an establishment enabling a customer to place an order for an item from the establishment. Order placing equipment is located near the establishment being capable of receiving the order for the item from the customer. A first voice communication link is established between local order placing equipment and a remote facility. A second voice communication link is established between the order placing equipment and the local order receiving facility. The order taking system is operable in a first mode operatively coupled via the first voice communication link between the order placing equipment and the remote facility and in a second mode operatively coupled via the second communication link between the order placing equipment to the local order taking facility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: Steven T. Awiszus
  • Patent number: 8271340
    Abstract: An order taking system and method for an establishment enabling a customer to place an order for an item from the establishment. Order placing equipment is located near the establishment being capable of receiving the order for the item from the customer. A first voice communication link is established between local order placing equipment and a remote facility. A second voice communication link is established between the order placing equipment and the local order receiving facility. The order taking system is operable in a first mode operatively coupled via the first voice communication link between the order placing equipment and the remote facility and in a second mode operatively coupled via the second communication link between the order placing equipment to the local order taking facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Steven T. Awiszus
  • Publication number: 20110306379
    Abstract: Systems and methods associated with an intercom system for a drive-through, quick service restaurant facility is disclosed. Generally, a plurality of headsets is configured for communication with a base station. A speaker is associated with the drive-through facility is configured to be located near a menu board, and is configured for communication with the base station. A microphone is also configured to be located near the menu board and configured for communication with the base station. A plurality of parameters control the configuration of the intercom system, and the base station is connectable to a wide area communication network to enable remote adjustment of the plurality of parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventor: Steven T. Awiszus
  • Patent number: 8005455
    Abstract: A remotely configurable wireless intercom system and method for an establishment having a staff. A base station is connectable to a wide area communication network. A plurality of headsets are in two-way wireless communication with the base station. Wireless communication between each of the plurality of headsets and the base station are configurable with at least one parameter being adjustable by the staff of the establishment. The parameter is remotely reviewable and being remotely adjustable via the wide area communication network. Also disclosed is a method of providing a remotely configurable wireless intercom system. Wireless communication is configured between each of the plurality of headsets and the base station with at least one parameter being adjustable by the staff of the establishment. The parameter is remotely reviewed and adjusted via the wide area communication network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Steven T. Awiszus
  • Publication number: 20090318076
    Abstract: A remotely configurable wireless intercom system and method for an establishment having a staff. A base station is connectable to a wide area communication network. A plurality of headsets are in two-way wireless communication with the base station. Wireless communication between each of the plurality of headsets and the base station are configurable with at least one parameter being adjustable by the staff of the establishment. The parameter is remotely reviewable and being remotely adjustable via the wide area communication network. Also disclosed is a method of providing a remotely configurable wireless intercom system. Wireless communication is configured between each of the plurality of headsets and the base station with at least one parameter being adjustable by the staff of the establishment. The parameter is remotely reviewed and adjusted via the wide area communication network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventor: Steven T. Awiszus
  • Patent number: 7599679
    Abstract: A remotely configurable wireless intercom system and method for an establishment having a staff. A base station is connectable to a wide area communication network. A plurality of headsets are in two-way wireless communication with the base station. Wireless communication between each of the plurality of headsets and the base station are configurable with at least one parameter being adjustable by the staff of the establishment. The parameter is remotely reviewable and being remotely adjustable via the wide area communication network. Also disclosed is a method of providing a remotely configurable wireless intercom system. Wireless communication is configured between each of the plurality of headsets and the base station with at least one parameter being adjustable by the staff of the establishment. The parameter is remotely reviewed and adjusted via the wide area communication network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Steven T. Awiszus
  • Publication number: 20040138929
    Abstract: Each table in a restaurant has a switch coupled to a wireless transmitter. When the switch is activated, the transmitter broadcasts a vacant table signal. The vacant table signal is received by a receiver that is coupled to a computer system. The computer responds to a vacant table signal by identifying a particular table as being vacant, and therefore ready for seating of a party. The computer is programmed to represent each table in the restaurant with an icon. The computer may be programmed to present a table as being in one of three states: (1) vacant; (2) occupied; and (3) anticipated to be vacant soon. When a party is seated at a particular table, this fact is entered into the computer, and the computer presents the table as occupied. The table is regarded as occupied until one of two events occurs. If the party leaves, the table will be bussed, and thereafter, the switch/transmitter circuit at the table will be activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Steven T. Awiszus, Abolghassem B. Mahmoodi, Smarajit Mitra, James C. Medek, Matthew D. Moore, Nicholas A. Stark, Nicholas P. Johns
  • Patent number: D710797
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Steven T. Awiszus, Johan M. Sallander
  • Patent number: D710798
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Steven T. Awiszus, Johan M. Sallander
  • Patent number: D712347
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Steven T. Awiszus, Johan M. Sallander
  • Patent number: D716258
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Steven T. Awiszus, Johan M. Sallander
  • Patent number: D716259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Steven T. Awiszus, Johan M. Sallander