Patents by Inventor Tim Dobson

Tim Dobson 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).

  • Smart locker with assistance for visually impaired users
    Patent number: 11869291
    Abstract: A smart locker system with assistance for a visually impaired user is disclosed. Each locker in the smart locker system includes a beacon that emits a signal either before the locker door is released or at the same time as the locker door is released. The beacon is used by a visually impaired user to locate the specified locker before it opens or at the same time as it opens. The beacon may be a haptic device that causes the specified locker to vibrate, which allows the user to find the locker by feel. The beacon may also be an auditory device that causes the specified locker to emit a sound, which allows the user to find the locker by sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Meridian Zero Degrees LLC
    Inventors: Ross Dallimore, Richard Medlin, Eric Frank, Ben Misegades, Dominic Atibil, Victor Graham, Tim Dobson, Josh Edwards
  • SMART LOCKER WITH ASSISTANCE FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED USERS
    Publication number: 20220383681
    Abstract: A smart locker system with assistance for a visually impaired user is disclosed. Each locker in the smart locker system includes a beacon that emits a signal either before the locker door is released or at the same time as the locker door is released. The beacon is used by a visually impaired user to locate the specified locker before it opens or at the same time as it opens. The beacon may be a haptic device that causes the specified locker to vibrate, which allows the user to find the locker by feel. The beacon may also be an auditory device that causes the specified locker to emit a sound, which allows the user to find the locker by sound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Ross Dallimore, Richard Medlin, Eric Frank, Ben Misegades, Dominic Atibil, Victor Graham, Tim Dobson, Josh Edwards
  • System for Controlling Building Services Based on Occupant
    Publication number: 20140277763
    Abstract: A system according to an illustrative embodiment includes an energy management system and a control system. The energy management system is configured to manage energy usage within a building. The control system is configured to determine an occupancy factor associated with the building, and control the energy management system according to the occupancy factor. The occupancy factor indicates a presence of electronic devices capable of wireless communications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Joe Colett, Tim Dobson, Sundeep Ramachandran