Patents by Inventor Susan R. Bailey

Susan R. Bailey 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).

  • Manhole Security Device and Methods Thereof
    Publication number: 20150170488
    Abstract: A security device for detecting the position of a manhole cover includes a pinger device, such as an acoustic pinger, that transmits a signal in the direction of the expected position of the manhole cover. The device takes energy samples to determine if the signal has been reflected back by the manhole cover. If the device determines the signal has not been reflected, it determines that the manhole cover has been moved from the expected position. In response, the device captures an image of an area around the expected position of the manhole cover. In addition, the device can notify a remote security station via a network that the manhole cover has been moved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Robert R. Miller, Edward G. Amoroso, Susan R. Bailey, Lusheng Ji, Harry R. Worstell, David M. Britz
  • Manhole security device and methods thereof
    Patent number: 8976038
    Abstract: A security device for detecting the position of a manhole cover includes a pinger device, such as an acoustic pinger, that transmits a signal in the direction of the expected position of the manhole cover. The device takes energy samples to determine if the signal has been reflected back by the manhole cover. If the device determines the signal has not been reflected, it determines that the manhole cover has been moved from the expected position. In response, the device captures an image of an area around the expected position of the manhole cover. In addition, the device can notify a remote security station via a network that the manhole cover has been moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert R. Miller, II, Edward G. Amoroso, Susan R. Bailey, Lusheng Ji, Harry R. Worstell, David M. Britz
  • Manhole security device and methods thereof
    Patent number: 8368552
    Abstract: A security device for detecting the position of a manhole cover includes a pinger device, such as an acoustic pinger, that transmits a signal in the direction of the expected position of the manhole cover. The device takes energy samples to determine if the signal has been reflected back by the manhole cover. If the device determines the signal has not been reflected, it determines that the manhole cover has been moved from the expected position. In response, the device captures an image of an area around the expected position of the manhole cover. In addition, the device can notify a remote security station via a network that the manhole cover has been moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert R. Miller, II, Edward G. Amoroso, Susan R. Bailey, Lusheng Ji, Harry R. Worstell, David M. Britz
  • Manhole Security Device and Methods Thereof
    Publication number: 20110148647
    Abstract: A security device for detecting the position of a manhole cover includes a pinger device, such as an acoustic pinger, that transmits a signal in the direction of the expected position of the manhole cover. The device takes energy samples to determine if the signal has been reflected back by the manhole cover. If the device determines the signal has not been reflected, it determines that the manhole cover has been moved from the expected position. In response, the device captures an image of an area around the expected position of the manhole cover. In addition, the device can notify a remote security station via a network that the manhole cover has been moved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert R. Miller, II, Edward G. Amoroso, Susan R. Bailey, Lusheng Ji, Harry R. Worstell, David M. Britz