Patents by Inventor Thomas S. Krol

Thomas S. Krol 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: 7554443
    Abstract: The universal remote control finder includes a receiving station that is connected to an internal power supply source of the remote control so that the receiving station remains coupled to the power supply source. The receiving station is intercalated between the remote control and the base station when the remote control is docked at the base station. A base station is coupled to an external 120-volt power supply source and includes a user interface with a toggle switch. The receiving station is electrically mated with the base station. The remote control remains spaced above the base station during charging conditions. After the receiving station is detached from the base station and the toggle switch is activated, the base station generates and transmits an RF location signal. The receiving station detects the signal and emits an identification signal to identify a location of the remote control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Inventors: Broderick Alexander, Thomas S. Krol
  • Publication number: 20040181415
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a speech activated, speech operated, device for connection to an existing landline telephone with a one touch dialing feature, for hands-free automatic dialing. It includes a main housing, with a telephone control circuit to induce dialing of a telephone number, an encoder circuit connected to the telephone control circuit and a speech recognition module. The speech recognition module includes a processor for driving the other functions therein. The speech recognition module is connected to the encoder circuit and to a microphone and speaker for receiving speech input and transmitting audible and visible output, respectively. There is a power source connection connected to the telephone control circuit, the encoder circuit and the speech recognition module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: IMET CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas S. Krol, Joseph R. Petrella,
  • Publication number: 20020097843
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a speech activated device for connection to an existing telephone with a one touch dialing feature, for hands-free automatic dialing. It includes a main housing, with a telephone control circuit to induce dialing of a telephone number, an encoder circuit connected to the telephone control circuit and a speech recognition module. The speech recognition module includes a processor for driving the other functions therein. The speech recognition module is connected to the encoder circuit and to a microphone and speaker for receiving speech input and transmitting audible and visible output, respectively. There is a power source connection connected to the telephone control circuit, the encoder circuit and the speech recognition module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Applicant: iVoice.com, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Krol, Joseph R. Petrella